Uttar Pradesh has achieved a major renewable energy milestone by surpassing 1,000 MW of residential rooftop solar capacity under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. With this achievement, UP has become the third state in India — after Gujarat and Maharashtra — to cross the 1-GW benchmark, showing strong momentum in household-level clean energy adoption.
Rapid Installations Drive Solar Growth Across Districts under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
More than 2.90 lakh households have installed rooftop solar systems, adding 1,003.64 MW of capacity. Another 2.93 lakh families are already benefiting from free or low-cost power.
In the current financial year alone, UP added nearly 640 MW of rooftop installations — among the fastest adoption rates in the country. This expansion directly supports India’s goal of distributing up to 300 free electricity units per month under the national scheme.
Subsidies Shorten Payback Period for Consumers
Uttar Pradesh remains one of the biggest beneficiaries of the government’s rooftop solar subsidy program:
| Component | Support Provided |
|---|---|
| Central Government Subsidy | ₹1,999 crore |
| Uttar Pradesh State Subsidy | ₹600 crore (approx.) |
| Household Incentives | ₹15,000 per kW up to 2 kW |
| Max Subsidy | ₹1.08 lakh for a 3-kW system |
The payback period of a 3-kW system in UP is only 20 months, compared to:
- 30 months – national average
- 54 months – without subsidies
This favorable economics is encouraging rapid adoption among middle-class and rural households.
Economic & Environmental Gains for Citizens in PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Rooftop solar is improving affordability and energy access while reducing pressure on land resources:
Household Benefits
- Up to 300 units of free electricity/month
- Rural homes save ₹800–1,500 monthly
- Urban homes save ₹1,500–2,500 monthly
- More reliable daytime power supports farm pumps & small businesses
Environmental Impact
- Solar rooftops have saved ~4,000 acres of land
- Supports emission reduction & energy independence
Exam-Oriented Facts
- Uttar Pradesh has achieved 1,003.64 MW rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
- Over 2.90 lakh homes have installed systems; 2.93 lakh are availing benefits.
- UP is now India’s 3rd state to cross the 1-GW residential rooftop mark.
- State and central subsidies collectively exceed ₹2,500 crore.
FAQs
Over 2.90 lakh homes have installed rooftop systems under the scheme.
Families receive up to 300 units of free electricity every month, saving between ₹800–2,500 depending on rural/urban location.
Consumers receive ₹1.08 lakh as a combined subsidy, resulting in a 20-month payback period — among the best in India.
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