Chandigarh, Aug 8 —Haryana has set a target of installing 2.2 lakh rooftop solar (RTS) systems by 2026–27 under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY).
The roadmap was unveiled during a state-level coordination committee (SLCC) meeting chaired by chief secretary Anurag Rastogi, where senior officials reviewed the current progress and discussed strategies for rapid implementation. “We are not just promoting solar energy; we are ensuring it reaches the doorstep of every household, especially in rural areas,” Rastogi said.
As part of this push, Haryana has also set a deadline of December 31, 2025, to solarise all government buildings, and notably, without availing any Central Financial Assistance (CFA). Surveys have been conducted on 4,523 government buildings, identifying a combined solar power potential of 122 MW, officials said.
Additional chief secretary (ACS-energy) AK Singh said that 30,631 rooftop solar installations have already been completed across the state. He added that state DISCOMs are preparing booster schemes to speed up rooftop adoption.
To expand solar coverage to rural areas, the state has launched a Model Solar Village (MSV) initiative, under which one village per district will be transformed into a self-reliant solar hub. These villages will be equipped with solar-powered streetlights, home lighting systems, drinking water supply setups, and agricultural pumps, creating a round-the-clock green energy ecosystem.
Villages with a population exceeding 5,000 are eligible for CFA of up to ₹1 crore. Balu village in Kaithal has already been declared the state’s first Model Solar Village, while selections are currently underway in Karnal and Kurukshetra.
Officials said this initiative not only promotes sustainability but also aims to reduce dependence on the traditional power grid, particularly in rural Haryana, where power supply issues persist.
With aggressive targets and a decentralized approach, Haryana hopes to emerge as a leader in residential and institutional solar adoption, as states race to meet renewable energy goals set under national climate commitments.
