Uttar Pradesh has set an ambitious target of installing 0.8 million solar rooftop plants across 75 districts by March 2027.
For the current financial year 2025-26, the target is to install 265,000 units, with a monthly target of 22,000 installations, thus averaging around 300 installations per district.
For systematic implementation, targets have been set at the district, DISCOM, municipal corporation, and municipality levels.
The scheme is being closely monitored through integration with the Chief Minister’s Dashboard, enabling real-time progress tracking.
UP New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) is spearheading the implementation of the scheme, with a mission to bring solar energy to every household.
Out of the 1.073 million applications received on the portal up to March 2025, the listing of vendors is currently underway, and the installation process is progressing rapidly.
So far, over 100,000 rooftop systems have been installed in UP. Approximately 11,000 installations are being completed each month, with a daily average of more than 500.
As of April 2025, over 2,500 vendors had been empanelled, and around 1,800 received formal training to support the rollout.
To enhance their financial capacity, vendors are also being provided access to loans and credit guarantee schemes through banks.
The training programs are being conducted with the National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development, the Ministry of Skill Development, the Government of India, and UPNEDA.
“The Yogi Adityanath government has prioritised this initiative (launched in Feb 2024) as a major step toward promoting green energy across UP,” a senior government official said.
He said through this concerted effort, the state is rapidly positioning itself as a national leader in the solar energy sector.