Gujarat crosses 5L rooftop solar installations
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Gandhinagar: Gujarat has achieved a historic milestone in renewable energy by installing over 5 lakh rooftop solar systems, delivering an aggregate installed capacity of 1,879 megawatts. This landmark achievement under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscores Gujarat’s leadership in rooftop solar adoption and will be the key highlight at the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Rajkot. In addition, the state has cumulatively installed over 11 lakh solar rooftops under various schemes so far, cementing its position as the nation’s renewable energy frontrunner. Gujarat continues to hold the No. 1 position in rooftop solar installations nationwide, reaffirming its leadership in renewable energy. It has already achieved 50 per cent of its ambitious target of installing 10 lakh residential rooftop solar systems by March 2027, marking a significant milestone in its clean energy journey.
