PM Surya Ghar Statistics 2026: Households, Solar Capacity and Subsidy Released
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By 4 August 2026, over 50.06 lakh households had rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar, with 14.8 GW of capacity commissioned and Rs 28,024 crore of subsidy paid by DBT, says the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Gujarat, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh lead on installations.
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana: key numbers
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Rooftop solar systems installed by period
Systems installed and central subsidy released in each period since the February 2024 launch, from the state-wise annexure tabled in the Rajya Sabha.
| Period | Systems installed | Systems with subsidy released | Subsidy released (Rs crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb to 31 Dec 2024 | 5,83,953 | 4,75,644 | 3,697.89 |
| 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2025 | 15,01,550 | 14,20,617 | 11,191.63 |
| 1 Jan to 19 Mar 2026 | 5,34,376 | 3,92,332 | 3,078.01 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 19 March 2026
Top 12 states by rooftop solar systems installed
Cumulative systems installed and subsidy released from launch to 19 March 2026, adding the three period columns of the official annexure.
| State | Systems installed | Subsidy released (Rs crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | 5,94,899 | 4,330.68 |
| Maharashtra | 4,90,489 | 3,456.05 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 4,20,823 | 2,753.63 |
| Kerala | 2,09,641 | 1,462.42 |
| Rajasthan | 1,59,566 | 1,060.22 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1,14,302 | 734.97 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1,04,458 | 725.58 |
| Assam | 1,02,187 | 684.11 |
| Uttarakhand | 71,758 | 542.94 |
| Haryana | 63,914 | 398.71 |
| Tamil Nadu | 60,142 | 410.59 |
| Odisha | 50,208 | 264.37 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 19 March 2026
Top 10 states by households benefited
One rooftop system can serve several households, for example in a housing society, so households benefited run higher than systems installed.
| State | Systems installed | Households benefited |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | 5,15,052 | 7,41,819 |
| Maharashtra | 3,91,887 | 6,34,782 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 3,26,386 | 3,29,847 |
| Kerala | 1,77,392 | 1,82,071 |
| Rajasthan | 1,19,006 | 1,22,027 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 84,618 | 87,479 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 83,665 | 87,001 |
| Assam | 71,898 | 72,604 |
| Tamil Nadu | 51,227 | 59,517 |
| Uttarakhand | 58,562 | 58,724 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 31 December 2025
Government buildings solarised
Rooftop solar on Central Ministry and state government buildings, a parallel track of the scheme.
| Owner | Buildings solarised | Capacity (MW) | Feasible buildings identified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Ministries | 25,255 | 872 | 41,542 |
| States | 81,329 | 1,450 | 3,20,000 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 4 August 2026
How a household gets rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar
What the numbers show
PM Surya Ghar has grown faster than any earlier rooftop solar effort in India. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 4 August 2026 that over 50.06 lakh households were benefiting, against 7.94 lakh rooftop installations in the ten years before the scheme. Installations reached nearly 16,328 a day in July 2026, up from 5,038 a day in October 2025 (PIB, 4 August 2026).
Money has followed the installations. Central subsidy released by DBT stood at Rs 17,967.53 crore on 19 March 2026 and reached Rs 28,024 crore by 4 August 2026. Nearly 19 lakh households now get a zero electricity bill.
The trend over time
The official annexure tabled in the Rajya Sabha splits progress by period. About 5.84 lakh systems went up in the first ten months to December 2024, 15.02 lakh in calendar 2025 and 5.34 lakh in the first eleven weeks of 2026 (PIB, 24 March 2026). Households benefited rose from 23.96 lakh on 3 December 2025 to 26.14 lakh at the end of December 2025, and then to over 50 lakh by August 2026.
State differences
Uptake is very uneven. Gujarat, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh together account for about 57% of the 26.2 lakh systems installed by 19 March 2026. Kerala, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Assam follow. Many northeastern states and West Bengal have only a few hundred installations each. In Gujarat and Maharashtra, households benefited run well above systems installed, because many installations serve housing societies.
What the figures do not tell you
The figures count systems installed and households covered, not how much power each system actually generates or how many systems are still working well after a few years. Subsidy released also lags installation: on 19 March 2026, subsidy had been released for about 22.9 lakh of the 26.2 lakh systems installed. Different releases use either households or installations, so check which one a figure refers to before comparing.
Where to check the live numbers
The national portal at pmsuryaghar.gov.in shows current progress. State-wise tables appear in Ministry of New and Renewable Energy replies to Parliament, published on pib.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
How many households have got rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar?
Over 50.06 lakh households had benefited from rooftop solar installations by 4 August 2026, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. July 2026 alone added 5.06 lakh households, the highest monthly figure so far.
How much subsidy has been paid under PM Surya Ghar?
Rs 28,024 crore of central subsidy had been released directly to beneficiaries through DBT by 4 August 2026. On 19 March 2026 the figure was Rs 17,967.53 crore, so payouts have grown quickly.
Which state has the most PM Surya Ghar installations?
Gujarat leads, with 5,94,899 rooftop systems installed by 19 March 2026, followed by Maharashtra (4,90,489) and Uttar Pradesh (4,20,823), as per the state-wise annexure tabled in the Rajya Sabha.
How much solar capacity has PM Surya Ghar added?
Cumulatively, 14.8 GW of rooftop solar capacity had been commissioned under the scheme as of 4 August 2026.
Is PM Surya Ghar on track for 1 crore households?
The target is 1 crore households by FY 2026-27. With about 50 lakh households covered by August 2026, about half the target was met in two and a half years, and the installation pace was rising sharply through 2026.
What is the difference between installations and households benefited?
One rooftop system can serve more than one household, for example a housing society system. That is why 20,85,514 systems installed by December 2025 covered 26,14,446 households.
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Sources
This guide was checked against these official pages:
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2294208)
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2244670)
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222476)
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2200441)
- pmsuryaghar.gov.in (www.pmsuryaghar.gov.in/)