PM Surya Ghar Scheme Solarises 66 Lakh Homes as India’s Solar Capacity Reaches 175 GW

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has now brought rooftop solar to around 66 lakh households, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said at the CII Partnership Summit 2026. 

The scheme was launched with a target of reaching 1 crore households. Andhra Pradesh alone accounts for 7.86 lakh homes connected with rooftop solar so far. 

Installation Pace Has Picked Up 

The speed of installations has changed considerably as the programme has expanded. 

According to Joshi, the first one lakh installations took 118 days. The average time has now come down to around six days, with the ministry aiming to bring it closer to five days. 

India's Solar Capacity Reaches 175 GW 

India's solar capacity has grown from 2.8 GW in 2014 to 175 GW, Joshi said. 

Non-fossil sources now make up about 55% of the country's installed power capacity. The minister said India remains on track towards its target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030. 

Renewable Projects Draw ₹43,871 Crore in Proposed Investment 

Joshi also highlighted renewable energy commitments linked to 17 MoUs and three government orders. 

Together, these represent investments of around ₹43,871 crore and have the potential to create approximately 4,700 jobs. 

Peak Power Demand Has Also Increased 

India's peak electricity demand has risen sharply over the years, moving from 123 GW in 2012 to around 270 GW recently. 

According to the minister, the recent peak demand was met without interruption, with nearly one-third of the electricity coming from non-fossil sources. He also referred to the upcoming PM-KUSUM 2 initiative for further solarisation of agricultural equipment and pumps. 

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Conclusion 

With 66 lakh households already covered, the PM Surya Ghar programme is moving towards its target of reaching one crore homes. At the same time, the government's broader renewable energy push continues alongside rising electricity demand and new investment commitments. 

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