The government has taken several steps to accelerate the deployment of rooftop solar systems such as building robust IT systems, reducing regulatory hurdles and efficiency in releasing subsidies.
Giving this information on Wednesday, a senior official said that under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme (PMSGMBY), 10 lakh domestic ‘rooftop’ solar systems will be installed by the end of the current financial year.
About 1.45 crore registrations have been done under PMSGMBY and solar equipment has been installed in 6.34 lakh houses. The scheme aims to install solar systems in one crore homes in the residential sector by FY 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore.
According to official data, Gujarat has the highest number of solar devices installed under this scheme at 2,86,545 houses. The Ministry is working closely with all stakeholders including RECs, distribution companies and vendors for the successful implementation of the scheme.
Transformative initiatives of this scale require solid groundwork to ensure long-term success and sustainability, the official said. The scheme is the world’s largest domestic ‘rooftop’ solar programme.
