Gujarat Showcases Mass-Scale Home Solar Under Incentive SchemeThe state of Gujarat in India reached a major clean energy benchmark, installing more than 500,000 new residential rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna, adding 1,879 megawatts of capacity. Led by the Government of Gujarat, the program stands out for pairing large-scale rollout with generous household subsidies and simplified approvals. These installations will be highlighted at the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot as models of citizen-led energy generation. The state also removed net metering agreement requirements and load limits for residential users, lowering friction for first-time adopters and enabling more flexible system sizing. As more regions look to scale rooftop solar, Gujarat’s playbook—combining financial incentives, regulatory streamlining, and public storytelling of success cases—offers a tangible template for rapid, citizen-friendly renewable adoption.

Source: Economic Times January 20, 2026 18:36 UTC