Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Study: Assam Has High Potential for Rooftop Solar Power
A new study says that Assam has a lot of potential for solar power on rooftops.
It could generate a lot more electricity than planned.
The study looked at different areas to see how much power could be made.
Most of this power could come from homes and buildings.
It could also create many jobs.
However, people need to know more about solar power, and it can be expensive.
The government is trying to help by making it easier for people to use solar energy.
Study estimates Assam's rooftop solar potential at 13,428 MW, exceeding current targets.
The iFOREST study provides the first district, ward, and city-level analysis of Assam's rooftop solar capacity.
95% of the solar potential is in residential and mixed-use buildings, with Guwahati as a key hotspot.
Harnessing the full potential could create up to 1.8 lakh jobs in manufacturing, installation, and maintenance.
Key hurdles include consumer awareness, skilled technicians, high upfront costs, and loan delays.
- Who
- The International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST) conducted the study.
- What
- A study on Assam's rooftop solar potential.
- When
- The study was released on Friday, June 21.
- Where
- Assam, India.
- Why
- To assess the feasibility of rooftop solar in Assam and identify opportunities for renewable energy.
Supporters
Critics
Rooftop Solar Adoption
Supporters
Advocate for the rapid deployment of rooftop solar.
Critics
Recognize challenges such as limited consumer awareness and high upfront costs.
- Potential Capacity
- 13,428 MW
- Current Target
- 1,900 MW
- Building Area (Rural)
- 86%
- Key Hotspot
- Guwahati
- Guwahati RTS Potential
- 625 MW to 984 MW
- Jobs Potential
- Up to 1.8 lakh
- Completed Solar Installations
- 20,000
- Completed Capacity
- 60 MW