Uttar Pradesh top performer under PM’s solar power scheme: UPNEDA

Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the top-performing State under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna, in March 2026, setting a new national benchmark in rooftop solar deployment. With 52,729 installations in a single month, the State has outperformed leading States such as Gujarat and Maharashtra. The State has consistently remained among the top two States since July 2025, with the government arguing that it reflects sustained momentum, strong execution, and robust field-level governance.

“Under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, Uttar Pradesh has surged ahead with more than 1,524 MW of rooftop solar capacity, generating approximately 6.8–7.0 million units of green energy daily and enabling households savings on electricity bill. This progress positions Uttar Pradesh as a national leader in sustainable energy adoption, while also creating more than 60,000 jobs across the State,” said Inderjit Singh, Director of the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA). 

“The March 2026 installations in Uttar Pradesh represent the highest monthly deployment achieved by any State since the inception of the scheme, underscoring the State’s leadership in accelerating decentralised solar adoption.

As per the national portal, Uttar Pradesh has achieved 4,48,233 cumulative rooftop solar installations, placing it third in India. However, given the current growth trajectory, the State is well-positioned to surpass Maharashtra and move to second place in the coming months.

The State also recorded multiple operational milestones during the month, including a record 3,188 installations in a single day on 31 March 2026, marking the highest-ever daily achievement. The total installed capacity has now reached 1,524.61 MW. Additionally, approximately ₹4,000 crore in subsidies have been disbursed, including ₹2,985 crore from the Central government, directly benefiting lakhs of households,” reads an official statement. 

This large-scale solar expansion is delivering measurable socio-economic and environmental benefits. Rooftop solar adoption has resulted in an estimated saving of more than 6,000 acres of land, which would otherwise be required for ground-mounted plants. The installed capacity is generating approximately 6.8–7.0 million units of free electricity per day, translating into direct consumer savings of ₹4 to ₹4.5 crore daily.