Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Uttar Pradesh Leads in Rooftop Solar
Uttar Pradesh has installed 3.57 lakh rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
This scheme helps people save money on electricity bills and produces clean energy.
The state has received a lot of applications for this scheme, showing that many people want to use solar power.
The solar systems are helping to reduce pollution and make the power supply more stable.
The government is also planning to link this scheme with a digital energy framework to make it even better.
This initiative is helping Uttar Pradesh become more self-reliant in energy and is good for the environment.
Uttar Pradesh has installed 357,879 rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
Over 10.94 lakh applications have been registered in Uttar Pradesh, with more than 58.36 lakh applications received nationwide.
The total solar capacity in Uttar Pradesh has reached 1,227.05 megawatts, with significant subsidies provided by the central and state governments.
Consumers are saving ₹1,500 to ₹3,000 per month on electricity bills and benefiting from clean, sustainable power for 25 years.
The initiative is reducing CO₂ emissions by 13 to 15 lakh tonnes annually and decreasing dependence on coal-based power, contributing to India's net-zero 2070 target.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government and citizens
- What
- Installation of 3.57 lakh rooftop solar systems under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
- When
- Ongoing, with recent updates on Saturday
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To promote clean energy, reduce electricity bills, and decrease CO₂ emissions
- Applications Received Nationwide
- 58.36 lakh
- Applications in Uttar Pradesh
- 10.94 lakh
- Rooftop Solar Systems Installed in UP
- 357,879
- Total Solar Capacity in UP
- 1,227.05 megawatts
- Central Subsidy Provided
- ₹2,440.62 crore
- State Subsidy Provided
- ₹600 crore
- Daily Green Solar Power Production
- 50 lakh units
- Annual CO₂ Emissions Reduction
- 13 to 15 lakh tonnes
