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Jakson Solar is proud to share the latest India Solar News and insights, which are driving our country at a faster pace towards clean energy independence.

The solar industry in India is going through a massive surge in solar installation in every sector. Be it a Ground Mounted Solar Project or a Rooftop Commercial Project, Educational Institutions, Government Buildings, Cricket Stadiums, Independent Homes, Housing Societies, Car Parks and even Floating Solar Projects are now a common sight everywhere in India.

With over 125 GW of solar installed and bold plans to achieve 500 GW of renewables by 2030, today, India stands as the world’s third-largest solar installation base.

India adds 4.9 GW Rooftop Solar Capacity Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme Only 13% of Target Met

India’s Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana (PMSGY) has installed 4.9 GW of residential rooftop solar capacity, with over 57.9 lakh applications submitted as of July 2025.
Despite a near four-fold increase in applications between March 2024 and July 2025, only 13.1% of the 1 crore installation target has been met, and just 14.1% of the allocated Rs 65,700 crore in subsidies have been released, posing challenges to the FY2027 goal.

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India adds Record 25 GW Renewable Capacity in April-Sep 2025

India added a record 25 GW of renewable energy capacity between April and September 2025, marking the highest-ever half-yearly growth in the sector.
With 125 GW of solar capacity, India’s total renewable capacity has now reached about 210 GW, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading clean energy markets.

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Bannerghatta Biological Park Becomes India's First Fully Solar-Powered Zoo

Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru is set to become India’s first fully solar-powered zoo, with a 1 MW captive solar plant installed to meet all its energy needs.
The initiative, supported by the ICICI Foundation, aims for carbon neutrality and includes features like battery-operated safari vehicles and surplus energy fed back into the grid

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Maharashtra Launches Smart Solar Scheme with Extra Subsidies

Maharashtra launched the SMART Solar Scheme, offering extra state subsidies for households using below 100 units/month, especially benefiting BPL and economically weaker consumers.
Under the scheme, 5 lakh consumers will be targeted, with state subsidy rates of 35% for BPL, 20% for EWS, and 30% each for SC/ST households.

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55 MW Solar Power Through Rooftop Plants on 1000 Govt. Buildings Launched in Delhi

Delhi is set to roll out 55 MW of rooftop solar capacity across 1,000 government buildings, converting unused rooftop space into clean energy generation.
The rollout will be done in phases (surveys, retrofits, grid connections), and is targeted for completion by January next year.

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