Uttar Pradesh Leads India in Rooftop Solar Growth with Lucknow as Top District
UP leads India in rooftop solar growth; Lucknow tops all districts
Hindustan Times
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Uttar Pradesh has become India's fastest-growing solar market, leading in new rooftop solar installations, with Lucknow achieving over 100,000 installations, the highest among all districts. In May alone, UP added 64,742 installations, accounting for over 20% of the national total.
- 01Uttar Pradesh added 64,742 rooftop solar installations in May, the highest among all states.
- 02Lucknow is the first district in India to surpass 100,000 rooftop solar installations, with a total of 102,603.
- 03Despite rapid growth, Uttar Pradesh ranks third in cumulative installations with 564,857, behind Gujarat and Maharashtra.
- 04The state has received over 9.91 lakh applications under the PM Surya Ghar scheme and installed more than 5.57 lakh systems.
- 05Uttar Pradesh will receive the 'PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award' for its performance in solar rooftop installations.
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Uttar Pradesh has emerged as India's fastest-growing market for rooftop solar installations, leading the nation in new additions for several months. In May, the state recorded 64,742 new installations, accounting for over 20% of the national total. Lucknow has become the highest-performing district, surpassing 100,000 installations, with a total of 102,603. This rapid growth has allowed Uttar Pradesh to narrow the gap with Gujarat and Maharashtra, which still lead in cumulative installations. However, the state continues to excel in monthly additions, reflecting a significant shift in solar energy adoption. The state has been recognized with the 'PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award' for its achievements under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. With over 9.91 lakh applications received and more than 5.57 lakh systems installed, the initiative has benefited numerous families and created substantial solar capacity. The challenge now is to extend this success to regions with lower adoption rates.
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The surge in rooftop solar installations in Uttar Pradesh is expected to enhance energy access for families and contribute to local energy sustainability.
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