en.Wedoany.com Reported, According to the latest data submitted by the Indian government to the parliament, the country has added 9.56 gigawatts (GW) of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) power generation capacity under the Prime Minister's Solar Household Free Electricity Scheme (PMSGMBY).
Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), stated that as of March 20, 2026, since the scheme's launch in 2024, over 2.62 million rooftop solar systems have been deployed nationwide, benefiting approximately 3.24 million households.
PMSGMBY is a national scheme launched by the Indian government in February 2024, aiming to install rooftop solar systems for 10 million households. The scheme is expected to generate 100 billion units of renewable energy electricity and potentially create up to 1.7 million jobs.
Despite significant progress in rooftop solar capacity addition, challenges remain in implementation, including high upfront costs, maintenance requirements, limited awareness, and net metering and regulatory hurdles. To address these issues, the government has taken several measures, including streamlining the subsidy application process through a national portal, exempting technical feasibility requirements, and integrating net metering agreements into applications to reduce delays.
Regarding financing, public sector banks offer collateral-free loans at an interest rate of around 5.75% per annum, with tenures of up to 10 years. The policy framework has also expanded the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) and Utility-led Aggregation (ULA) models while simplifying the vendor registration process. The government is also investing in ecosystem development, launching capacity-building programs, raising awareness through media campaigns, and regularly engaging with states and distribution companies to monitor progress.
According to MNRE data, as of February 2026, Gujarat leads in rooftop solar installations (6.67 GW), followed by Maharashtra (5.22 GW) and Rajasthan (2.07 GW). In contrast, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep have lower installation figures, at 0.21 MW, 1 MW, and 1.6 MW, respectively.
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