In Short : India’s PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has achieved a major milestone with over 25 lakh rooftop solar systems installed across households. Around 12.5 lakh homes are now reporting zero electricity bills due to solar power generation. The initiative is accelerating rooftop solar adoption while reducing energy costs and promoting clean electricity […]
Green Milestone Achieved as Uttar Pradesh Surpasses 3 Lakh Solar Installations – EQ
In Short : Uttar Pradesh has crossed a major clean energy milestone by achieving over three lakh solar energy installations across the state. The achievement reflects rapid adoption of decentralized renewable energy, driven by supportive policies, consumer participation, and central schemes. This progress strengthens energy security, reduces emissions, and positions the state as a key […]
Gujarat’s Large-Scale Solar Installations Jump 88% in Q3 With 1.2 GW Addition – EQ
In Short : Gujarat recorded an 88% surge in large-scale solar installations in Q3, adding 1.2 GW of new capacity driven by faster project execution, strong policy support, and improved land and transmission readiness. The growth reinforces the state’s leadership in India’s renewable energy sector and reflects increasing investor confidence in its solar development ecosystem. […]
Uttar Pradesh Leads India in Solar Installations for July–August 2025 – EQ
In Short : Uttar Pradesh led India in solar power installations during July–August 2025, Minister AK Sharma announced. The state’s robust performance highlights accelerated adoption of renewable energy projects, effective policy measures, and increasing investor confidence. UP’s achievement reinforces its position as a major contributor to India’s growing solar capacity and supports the nation’s broader […]
GST Cut: Gautam Solar – EQ
By Gautam Mohanka, Director, Gautam Solar The decision by the GST Council to reduce the GST rate on solar components from 12% to 5% marks a pivotal step in accelerating India’s clean-energy transition. This significant reform greatly increases the accessibility of solar installations for households, businesses, and farmers across the country. At a time when […]
PM Surya Ghar Scheme to Drive Rooftop Solar Installations to 4 Million by 2026 – EQ
In Short : Rooftop solar installations in India are projected to double to 4 million by March 2026, driven by the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The scheme, offering subsidies and incentives for households, is boosting adoption of clean energy. This expansion is expected to lower electricity costs, cut carbon emissions, and accelerate India’s […]
Non-utilities command high share in solar installations, says report – EQ
In Short : A recent report reveals that non-utility entities are leading in solar installations, contributing significantly to the sector’s growth. These include residential, commercial, and industrial installations, which have surpassed utility-scale projects in deployment rates. The trend underscores the increasing adoption of solar energy by private players, driven by cost reductions, sustainability goals, and […]
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana – Targeting 1 Crore Solar Installations by 2027 – EQ
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US solar installations fell 16 per cent in 2022, but market rebounding: report – EQ Mag
New solar installations in the U.S. dropped 16 per cent to 20.2 gigawatts (GW) in 2022 from the prior year, largely because a ban on some Chinese goods limited the availability of panels, according to a market report released on Thursday. The quarterly report by the Solar Energy Industries Association and research firm Wood Mackenzie […]
Centre’s push accelerates the pace of solar installations in houses, claims report – EQ Mag Pro
The increasing need for cost savings and growing awareness among residential consumers, along with a strong push by the Central government, is helping accelerate the pace of rooftop solar installations in India’s residential segment, a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research & Analytics said. Gujarat, Haryana […]