Uttar Pradesh is at the top of the country in rooftop solar. As of early October 2026, the state has already achieved 100 percent installation of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana with over 8.76 lakh installations.
This was not the earliest, but the fastest. In September, UP installed 74,796 rooftop systems, approximately 2,493 systems per day. Gujarat added 45,616 and Kerala 30,315. October continued to be another strong month with over 75,031 installations for UP. The state's share of rooftop installations in India is approximately 17 percent as of June.
The scheme was launched in February 2024 to benefit one crore households across the country. The target for UP is to provide help to 11.27 lakh families, and the agency has reached the halfway point by June. In the same month, reports indicated that the capacity added to date is more than 2,000 MW.
The reason that the numbers continue to rise is because of households. In the cities, it has been reported that rooftop systems have reduced electricity bills by 60 to 90 per cent, which translates to savings of an average ₹1,500 to ₹3,000 per month for a family. The online application process, handouts from banks and quick approval by electricity distribution companies have made it easy to register. In April 2026, 88,000 installations were made in Lucknow, India, making it the first district in the country to reach this milestone.
UP hasn't been first until recently. Till few months ago, it was third in terms of total installations after Gujarat and Maharashtra. But this might not be long-lasting if Gujarat and Maharashtra accelerate their growth. However, the lead is not likely to remain for long if Gujarat and Maharashtra continue to grow at a faster rate.