PM-Surya Ghar surpasses 8.5 lakh installations, India targets 1,800 GW renewable energy by 2047
Notable because
As of December 2024, India’s installed RE capacity surpassed 209 GW, with solar energy contributing 97.8 GW. Of this, the PM-Surya Ghar rooftop solar component accounted for 15.6 GW. With the scheme’s total target set at 30 GW, more than 50% of the goal has already been achieved. In terms of installations, ~9% of the target of 1 crore households was met within the first year of launching the scheme.
What to look out for in the months ahead
Starting 1 June 2026, all solar PV cells used in PM Surya Ghar scheme installations must comply with List II of the ALMM. Consequently, solar cell prices are expected to , resulting in higher costs for rooftop solar installations. In light of this potential rise in costs, will the current financial assistance under PM Surya Ghar be adequate to maintain the momentum of rooftop solar installations?