Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Uttar Pradesh Expands Rooftop Solar Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme
Uttar Pradesh is putting solar panels on many household rooftops through the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Solar panels use sunlight to make electricity for homes.
So far, panels have been installed on more than 8.24 lakh homes.
Together, they can produce nearly 1.25 crore units of electricity every day.
This may help families reduce or even eliminate some electricity bills.
In June 2026, more than 1.25 lakh consumers had zero or negative bills.
The government has provided large Central and state subsidies to help people install the panels.
The project may also reduce pollution and create jobs for people working with solar equipment.
People must apply and complete the installation process by March 31, 2027, to receive the scheme’s benefits.
Rooftop solar plants have been installed on 8,24,492 homes across Uttar Pradesh.
The installations total 2,769.59 MW and generate nearly 1.25 crore units of electricity daily.
The state estimates annual savings or economic benefits of about Rs 2,956 crore.
Consumers have received more than Rs 7,300 crore in combined Central and state subsidies.
The scheme is expected to reduce emissions, create over 85,000 direct jobs, and involve 7,750 registered vendors.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh Government, household consumers, registered solar vendors, and the Central Government are involved.
- What
- The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has expanded household rooftop solar installations across Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- The figures were reported on September 16, 2026; the scheme’s implementation period runs until March 31, 2027.
- Where
- Across Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To provide household solar electricity, reduce electricity costs, cut carbon emissions, and create employment opportunities.
- Homes with installations
- 8,24,492 households
- Installed capacity
- 2,769.59 MW
- Daily electricity generation
- Nearly 1.25 crore units
- Estimated annual benefit
- Approximately Rs 2,956 crore
- Combined subsidies
- More than Rs 7,300 crore, including over Rs 5,400 crore from the Centre and over Rs 1,900 crore from Uttar Pradesh
- Estimated annual emissions reduction
- Nearly 36.6 lakh metric tonnes of carbon dioxide
- Employment and vendors
- More than 85,000 direct employment opportunities and 7,750 registered solar vendors