Archive · 29 Nov 2025
UP Achieves 1 GW Solar Power Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in India to generate 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar power through the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
This was achieved by installing solar panels on the rooftops of 2.90 lakh houses, benefiting approximately 2.93 lakh families with free or affordable electricity.
The state received a high number of applications and significant subsidies from the central and state governments.
This initiative has also created many jobs and is helping the environment by saving land and reducing the use of conventional energy sources.
The success of this scheme is making Uttar Pradesh a leader in clean energy and a model for other states.
Uttar Pradesh achieved 1 GW of solar power through the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, the highest in the country.
Solar panels were installed on 2.90 lakh houses, benefiting approximately 2.93 lakh families with free or affordable electricity.
The state received 972,886 applications and significant subsidies from the central (₹1,999.26 crore) and state (₹600 crore) governments.
The scheme created approximately 50,000 employment opportunities and registered 4,200 vendors.
The initiative is reducing dependence on conventional energy sources, protecting the environment, and making Uttar Pradesh a leader in clean energy.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government and residents
- What
- Achieved 1 GW of solar power through the PM Surya Ghar Yojana
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To provide affordable and sustainable energy, reduce dependence on conventional sources, and protect the environment
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Solar Power Installed
- 1,003.64 MW (1 GW)
- Households Benefited
- 2.93 lakh
- Applications Received
- 972,886
- Central Government Subsidy
- ₹1,999.26 crore
- State Government Subsidy
- ₹600 crore
- Vendors Registered
- 4,200
- Employment Opportunities Created
- 50,000
Sources
UP Becomes First State To Cross 1 GW Solar Power Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
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