India’s solar capacity rises to 165 GW 

By Staff Report September 24, 2026 11:45 am IST

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has empowered over 51 lakh families and commissioned 14.8 GW of rooftop solar installations nationwide, providing zero electricity bills to millions while creating lakhs of local jobs.

India’s solar revolution has grown from a state-level initiative in Gujarat into a national movement, driving economic growth, energy self-reliance, and clean power, with installed solar capacity rising from just 2.8 GW in 2014 to nearly 165 GW by mid-2026.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 has continued to shape the Government’s efforts through the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. It has empowered over 51 lakh families and commissioned 14.8 GW of rooftop solar installations across the country, providing zero electricity bills to millions while generating lakhs of local employment opportunities. This has resulted in the solar sector emerging as a key example of this transformation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the scheme’s transformative impact on ground-level entrepreneurship and skills by sharing the journey of a beneficiary from Gujarat.

Gujarat, where the initiative has fostered local clean-energy technicians and entrepreneurs alongside bringing financial relief to households, stands as one of the leading states in solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, reflecting the state’s continued leadership in India’s clean energy journey.