A total of 20,85,514 rooftop solar systems have been set up nationwide, benefiting 26,14,446 households, since the launch of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana in February 2024. The government disclosed that Rs 14,771.82 crore has been disbursed as Central Financial Assistance until December 2025. PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a demand-driven initiative allowing residential consumers with a grid-connected electricity connection to apply for rooftop solar systems.
The government projects that installing rooftop solar systems in one crore households could generate renewable electricity of 1,000 billion, potentially reducing emissions by 720 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent over 25 years. The top five states in implementation by the end of CY25 are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Rajasthan. Gujarat leads with 5,15,052 installations benefiting 7,41,819 households, followed by Maharashtra with around 3.92 lakh installations.
Uttar Pradesh has recorded 3,26,386 installations, Kerala 1,77,392 installations, and Rajasthan 1,19,006 installations. Consumers under the scheme can receive subsidies of up to Rs 85,800, making rooftop solar adoption financially feasible, especially for middle- and lower-income families. A one-kilowatt solar plant can produce about 100 units of electricity per month, sufficient for an average household’s monthly power needs.
Gujarat has excelled in various renewable energy sectors, ranking first in installed wind power capacity and second in installed solar power capacity, as per an official statement.
