UP Ranks First in Rooftop Solar Installation
UP Ranks First in Rooftop Solar Installation
Key Points:
- State Leadership: Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the leading state in rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, also leading in registration of installations.
- Recent Performance: In July 2025, UP achieved 27,771 rooftop solar installations, ranking first in daily installations among all states.
- Total Installations: As of August 2025, 196,327 installations completed; UP ranks third overall after Gujarat and Maharashtra in cumulative installations.
- Growth in Solar Capacity:
- 2017: 389 MW
- 2022: 2,244 MW
- 2025: 5,157 MW
- Bioenergy Leadership: UP leads in Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) production with a capacity of 230 tonnes/day, becoming number one in India.
- Policy & Scheme Impact: Shows the effectiveness of state-level implementation of renewable energy schemes like PM Surya Ghar Yojana and bioenergy initiatives.
- Significance: Reflects UP’s contribution to India’s renewable energy targets, supporting clean energy transition and decentralised solar adoption.
Updated - August 21, 2025 4:16 pm | https://www.thestatesman.com/