PM Surya Ghar Yojana: UP Tops India With 74,796 Rooftop Solar Installations in September
Uttar Pradesh emerged as the leading state in India in terms of monthly rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, with 74,796 installations recorded during September 2026.
According to the September 2026 figures, Andhra Pradesh ranked second with 69,813 rooftop solar installations, while Maharashtra stood third with 60,907 installations. Gujarat recorded 45,616 installations and Kerala reported 30,315 during the month.
With these figures, Uttar Pradesh topped the country in monthly rooftop solar installations in September.
UP Averaged 2,493 Installations Every Day
Uttar Pradesh recorded an average of 2,493 rooftop solar installations every day during September. The state registered its highest single-day figure of the month on September 30, when 3,389 installations were completed.
During the month, Uttar Pradesh recorded 29,180 more installations than Gujarat and 13,889 more than Maharashtra.
Across India, a total of 4,38,815 rooftop solar installations were reported in September. Uttar Pradesh alone accounted for nearly 17 per cent of the country's monthly installations.
Solar Energy Push Under Yogi Government
The Uttar Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has been promoting the expansion of renewable energy across the state.
The state-level implementation of the PM Surya Ghar scheme, coordination among departments and monitoring of its progress are being carried out under the leadership of UP NEDA Director Ravinder Singh.
Over 8.67 Lakh Rooftop Solar Installations in UP
As of September 30, 2026, Uttar Pradesh had recorded a total of 8,67,755 rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar scheme.
The combined installed capacity of these systems has reached 2,911.39 MW.
In terms of cumulative installations, Gujarat remained narrowly ahead of Uttar Pradesh with 8,70,152 installations, a difference of just 2,397. Maharashtra had recorded 8,27,182 cumulative installations.
Scheme Available Till March 31, 2027
Under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, eligible residential electricity consumers can receive financial assistance for installing rooftop solar systems.
The scheme is scheduled to continue until March 31, 2027. Officials have urged the remaining eligible electricity consumers in the state to apply for rooftop solar installations in time and avail themselves of the subsidy benefits as per the scheme's eligibility criteria.
Consumers can apply through the PM Surya Ghar National Portal.
By adopting solar energy, households can potentially reduce their electricity expenses while also contributing to the expansion of clean energy.
