UP Joins India's Solar Vanguard After Crossing 2 GW Rooftop Capacity

Published 18 June 2026 · india

UP Joins India's Solar Vanguard After Crossing 2 GW Rooftop Capacity Published By, Last Updated: June 18, 2026, 12:23 IST Expansion of solar energy provides

UP Joins India's Solar Vanguard After Crossing 2 GW Rooftop Capacity Published By, Last Updated: June 18, 2026, 12:23 IST Expansion of solar energy provides relief in electricity bills, supports environmental conservation and reduces carbon emissions. Rapid Read Uttar Pradesh has witnessed rapid growth in the residential solar energy sector under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (AI-generated image used for representation) Uttar Pradesh has crossed the historic milestone of 2 gigawatts (GW) in residential rooftop solar capacity, joining a select group of states, including Gujarat and Maharashtra, that have achieved the feat. The achievement has been attributed to the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and growing public participation in solar energy adoption across the state.

Under the scheme, a large number of households have installed rooftop solar plants and shifted towards clean and affordable energy. UPNEDA Director Ravinder Singh said the milestone was not merely a statistical accomplishment but reflected the state’s steady progress towards energy self-reliance. He said the expansion of residential rooftop solar systems is helping consumers reduce electricity bills while contributing to environmental conservation and lowering carbon emissions. Officials said the state’s success has been driven by the collective efforts of UPNEDA’s empanelled vendors, power department officials and employees, banking institutions and lakhs of consumers. Coordinated action by various departments and institutions has played a crucial role in transforming solar energy into a people’s movement. Uttar Pradesh has witnessed rapid growth in the residential solar energy sector under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

With installations continuing at the current pace, officials believe the state is likely to further strengthen its position among the country’s top-performing states in rooftop solar capacity and could challenge existing leaders in the coming months. The achievement is being seen as an important milestone in Uttar Pradesh’s transition towards a greener energy future and greater energy self-reliance. This version is nearly the same length as the original but reads more like a news report and less like a government press release. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad.