Archive · 20 Nov 2025
UP's Solar Surge: Ayodhya Leads India's Green Urban Shift
Uttar Pradesh is now the 3rd biggest solar power producer in India.
Ayodhya, a city known for its ancient history, is becoming a model solar city.
It has a big solar plant that provides a quarter of the city's power.
Many homes and businesses are also using solar power.
This is helping the state save money and protect the environment.
Uttar Pradesh becomes India's 3rd largest solar power producer
Ayodhya transforms into a model solar city ahead of Ram temple flag-hoisting
40 MW solar plant in Ayodhya meets 25-30% of city's power demand
Ayodhya ranks 1st among UP's smart cities in solar power adoption
UP installs 2.75 lakh rooftop solar systems, 2nd nationally in rooftop solar applications
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh, Ayodhya, NTPC Green Energy Limited, Tata Power, Reliance, Adani Group
- What
- Becomes India's 3rd largest solar power producer, transforms Ayodhya into a model solar city
- When
- Coincides with Ayodhya's Ram temple flag-hoisting ceremony, as of October 31, 2025
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, Ayodhya
- Why
- To reduce energy costs, promote sustainability, and enhance security
Environmentalists
Industry
Solar adoption
Environmentalists
Welcome the shift towards renewable energy, but urge faster action and more ambitious targets.
Industry
Support the transition but emphasize the need for grid stability and reliable energy sources.
- Total rooftop solar systems installed
- 2,75,936
- Subsidies disbursed
- ₹1,808.09 crore
- Solar plant capacity in Ayodhya
- 40 MW
- Ayodhya's power demand
- 198 MW
- Navya Ayodhya township cost
- ₹218 crore
- Trees to be planted
- 15,000
- Operational EV charging stations
- 10