Rajasthan Free Power Initiative
Rajasthan govt announces 150 free electricity units for 1 crore households
Under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Rajasthan will provide 150 units of free electricity monthly to over 1 crore households via rooftop/community solar.
(Source: Times of India)
Installations to Double by 2026
Rooftop solar installations under PM Surya Ghar expected to double by March 2026
Rooftop installations are expected to reach 4 million households by March 2026 under the utility-led model, boosting adoption across India.
(Source: Economic Times)
Gujarat Leads in Installations
Gujarat tops PM Surya Ghar scheme with 3.3 lakh rooftop solar systems
Gujarat has installed ~3.36 lakh rooftop solar systems under the scheme, generating ~1,232 MW capacity. Subsidies worth ₹2,362 crore have been distributed to beneficiaries.
(Source: Times of India)
Delhi’s Extra Subsidy
Delhi Govt approves ₹30,000 extra subsidy for 3 kW rooftop solar systems
In addition to central subsidy, the Delhi government has approved an extra ₹30,000 subsidy for 3 kW rooftop systems, reducing costs for households.
(Source: Energetica India)
10 Lakh Solar Installations Milestone
PM Surya Ghar achieves milestone of 10 lakh rooftop solar installations
Over 6.13 lakh households have already received subsidies worth ₹4,770 crore under the scheme, marking a major milestone in India’s solar revolution.
(Source: DD News)