Uttar Pradesh on the path to a solar revolution, ranks first in the country
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- ✓Uttar Pradesh secured the top spot in India under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
- ✓UP NEDA Director Ravinder Kumar said, "As of November 5, 2026, a total of 953,201 rooftop solar plants had been installed." The state surpassed Gujarat and Maharashtra, helping many households save on electricity bills.
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Uttar Pradesh has achieved a historic milestone by securing first place in the country under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
The state has surpassed Gujarat and Maharashtra in cumulative rooftop solar installations, establishing its position at the top of the national rankings.
Speaking at a meeting here on Saturday, UP NEDA Director Ravinder Kumar said that, as of November 5, 2026, a total of 953,201 rooftop solar plants had been installed in Uttar Pradesh. In October 2026, the state also ranked first in the country, with more than 75,031 installations.
This achievement reflects growing public confidence in solar energy, effective government policies and the coordinated efforts of UPNEDA, Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited, all power distribution companies, banking institutions and solar vendors.
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