Gujarat has become India’s top state in rooftop solar power capacity. As of December 25, 2025, the state has installed 1,879 MW. This milestone was achieved mainly under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Gujarat has already completed 50% of its target to install 1 million residential rooftop systems by March 2027. Strong subsidies and simplified policies drove rapid adoption across urban and rural areas.

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•  Gujarat tops India in rooftop solar capacity
•  Total installed rooftop solar capacity: 1,879 MW
•  Over 5 lakh residential systems installed under PM Surya Ghar
•  50% of 1 million system target achieved
•  Target deadline set for March 2027
•  ₹3,778 crore subsidies already given to households
•  Subsidy up to ₹78,000 per household system
•  No net metering agreement required for homes
•  Excess power can be sold to the grid
•  Policies reduced costs and boosted adoption statewide