Rooftop solar installations seen doubling to four million by March 2026 on PM Surya Ghar boost

The government expects rooftop solar installations to more than double to four million by March 2026, supported by the newly introduced utility-led aggregation model under the Prime Minister Surya Ghar Mut Bijli Yojana. This forms part of the broader target of installing 10 million rooftop solar units by March 2027, with 1.7 million households having adopted the systems so far. Officials estimate that the aggregation model could itself add around one million installations by enabling distribution companies to aggregate demand and implement rooftop solar projects on behalf of households. The model is designed to streamline approvals, improve vendor accountability, and reduce costs for consumers.

The scheme provides up to 300 units of free electricity each month, along with direct subsidies and collateral-free loans for installation. With an outlay of Rs. 75,021 crore (US$ 8.6 billion), implementation will be carried out through power distribution companies and vendors till 2026-27. Industry experts highlight that expanding rooftop solar is key to meeting clean energy goals, easing the financial burden on distribution companies, and providing households with reliable, low-cost electricity. A joint study by JMK Research and the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis noted that scaling the decentralised energy market, of which rooftop solar is a crucial part, will be vital to strengthening India’s energy security and advancing its path towards energy independence.

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