New Delhi, Dec 6 (NationPress) The PM Surya Ghar Yojana, a foundational element of India’s renewable energy transition and commitment to achieving net-zero emissions, has resulted in 24 lakh households installing rooftop solar systems as of December, according to government reports released on Saturday.

Initiated on February 13, 2024, this initiative, which has a budget of Rs 75,021 crore, aims to equip one crore households with rooftop solar technology, granting up to 300 units of free electricity monthly.

The program promotes the use of renewable energy sources, reinforcing India’s pledge to minimize its carbon emissions.

“By the end of December 2025, 23.9 lakh households had successfully installed rooftop solar, contributing a capacity of 7 GW of clean energy,” an official statement from the government revealed.

Additionally, the scheme has seen the disbursement of Rs 13,464.6 crore in subsidies, effectively positioning the initiative to meet its target of one crore solar-powered residences.

The rapid growth of the nation's solar capacity is paving the way for a resilient and low-carbon future, as stated in the announcement.

Over the past decade, the solar sector has expanded significantly, with capacity increasing from a mere 3 GW in 2014 to 129.92 GW by October 2025—an astonishing over 40-fold increase.

This surge has positioned solar energy as the leading contributor to the renewable energy mix, surpassing wind, hydro, and biomass capacities, as noted in the government’s official statement.

The rapid advancement in renewable energy is driven by extensive government initiatives, including the National Solar Mission (NSM).

Launched in January 2010, this key initiative is focused on facilitating the large-scale adoption of solar energy throughout the country.

The growth in this sector is supported by a diverse range of solar technologies, including ground-mounted solar power plants (98.72 GW), grid-connected rooftop solar systems (22.42 GW), hybrid solar projects (3.32 GW), and off-grid solar systems (5.45 GW).

“This progress highlights India’s ongoing leadership in renewable energy implementation and aligns with its broader objective to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based electrical capacity by 2030, as pledged under the Paris Agreement and reiterated at COP summits,” the statement emphasized.

Additional initiatives include the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Solar PV and the PM-KUSUM Scheme.

“By merging extensive deployment with global collaborations through the International Solar Alliance and initiatives like OSOWOG, India is proving that solar energy can serve both domestic needs and advance global clean energy efforts,” the statement concluded.

“As India continues to scale its solar capabilities, foster innovation, and ensure inclusive access, it is laying a solid foundation for a resilient, low-carbon future—demonstrating that solar energy is integral to fulfilling both national and global climate objectives,” it added.