Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Rajasthan Surpasses 1 Lakh Rooftop Solar Installations Under Surya Ghar Scheme
Imagine you can get solar panels for your roof for free or with a big discount!
That's what India's 'Surya Ghar' program is doing.
In the state of Rajasthan, people are really excited about it.
They have already put up over 100,000 solar panels on their homes.
This means they can make their own electricity from the sun, which helps save money and keeps the air cleaner.
The government is even sending the discount money directly to people's bank accounts.
Rajasthan is doing so well that it's the fifth-best state in the whole country for putting up these solar panels.
They've made it super easy for people to sign up and get the panels installed, with special awards for workers and simpler paperwork.
This is helping everyone get on board and use more clean energy from the sun.
Rajasthan has installed over 100,000 rooftop solar plants under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
Over 86,000 consumers have received direct subsidy transfers to their bank accounts for their solar installations.
The state ranks fifth nationally in rooftop solar installations, with over 10,000 new installations per month.
Rajasthan's power distribution companies have simplified the installation process through various innovations.
The scheme offers a maximum subsidy of Rs 78,000 for rooftop solar systems up to 3 kW capacity.
- Who
- Rajasthan's power distribution companies (Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur discoms), consumers
- What
- Installation of over one lakh rooftop solar plants under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, with efficient subsidy disbursement and streamlined processes.
- When
- The milestone of 100,257 installations was recently achieved, with monthly installations currently over 10,000 since the scheme's launch in February 2024.
- Where
- Rajasthan, specifically within the Jaipur, Ajmer, and Jodhpur power distribution company areas.
- Why
- To promote rooftop solar energy, reduce electricity bills for consumers, and contribute to national renewable energy goals.
National Scheme Implementation
State-Level Innovation and Performance
Installation Numbers
National Scheme Implementation
The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to promote rooftop solar installations nationwide.
State-Level Innovation and Performance
Rajasthan has achieved over 100,000 installations, with monthly installations exceeding 10,000, positioning it as the fifth state nationally.
Subsidy Disbursement
National Scheme Implementation
The national scheme provides direct subsidy transfers to consumers who install rooftop solar systems.
State-Level Innovation and Performance
Over 86,000 consumers in Rajasthan have received direct subsidy transfers, indicating efficient implementation at the state level.
Process Simplification
National Scheme Implementation
The scheme guidelines provide a framework for rooftop solar installations.
State-Level Innovation and Performance
Rajasthan's power distribution companies have introduced innovations like 'Rooftop Solar Champion Award', streamlined SOPs, exemption from upfront charges, and simplified billing to boost consumer participation.
- Scheme Name
- Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
- Total Installations in Rajasthan
- 1,00,257
- Combined Capacity
- 408 megawatts
- Subsidies Transferred
- 86,307 consumers
- Maximum Subsidy (up to 3 kW)
- Rs 78,000
- Rajasthan's National Ranking
- Fifth
- Monthly Installation Growth
- From 37 (Feb 2024) to over 10,000 per month
Sources
AP to expedite solar rooftop projects with ADB, NABARD support
J&K solarisation: 5,400 houses receiving ‘zero’ power bills; target to cover 83,500 houses
BEE lauds AP's Centre of Excellence for energy switch plan
