Gujarat Installs 9.08 Lakh Rooftop Solar Systems, Reaches 3,408 MW Capacity
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Gujarat has installed 9.08 lakh residential rooftop solar systems with a combined capacity of 3,408 megawatts (MW), securing the top position among states under the Centre’s PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The state accounts for 18.21% of India’s total installed residential rooftop solar capacity.
The achievement reflects the growing adoption of rooftop solar power in Gujarat, supported by government subsidies, financial incentives and regulatory concessions for households.
Subsidies and Incentives for Residential Solar Installations
The Gujarat government offers financial assistance to reduce the cost of installing rooftop solar systems. Residential consumers installing systems of up to 6 kilowatts (kW) receive a subsidy of ₹2,950 towards regulatory charges.
Households are also exempt from network strengthening charges and net-metering agreement fees, reducing the additional costs associated with rooftop solar installations.
Under provisions for eligible households, Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) consumers installing systems of up to 2.18 kilowatt-peak (kWp) are required to pay only 5% of the benchmark cost. General category consumers contribute 10%, while the remaining amount is covered through state and central government assistance.
Net-Metering Rules Support Solar Adoption
Flexible net-metering provisions and zero banking charges for domestic consumers have further supported rooftop solar adoption in the state.
These measures allow households to benefit from the electricity generated by their rooftop systems while reducing the financial burden of installation and operation.
Gujarat’s Renewable Energy Capacity Crosses 55,500 MW
Gujarat’s wider renewable energy sector has also expanded, with the state’s total renewable energy capacity reaching 55,511.46 MW as of September 2026.
The growth in rooftop solar installations, alongside the expansion of other renewable energy sources, has strengthened Gujarat’s position in India’s clean energy transition.
