India’s rooftop solar energy capacity to reach 25-30 GW by FY 2026-27

In a significant stride towards clean energy, India’s rooftop solar power capacity is set to grow substantially, reaching an estimated 25-30 gigawatts by the next financial year. The expansion is driven by India’s broader energy transition goals, with solar power emerging as a central pillar in the country’s clean energy roadmap. According to a report by CareEdge Ratings, rooftop solar is expected to play a pivotal role in the growth of the country’s commercial and industrial segments in the coming days.

Driven by the country’s larger energy transition ambitions, rooftop solar is rapidly emerging as a vital component of India’s green energy strategy. With the current total renewable



energy capacity touching 220 gigawatts as of the Financial year 2024-25 and an ambitious national solar capacity target of 300 GW by 2030, rooftop systems- especially in the commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors- are expected to play a pivotal role.

Government-led initiatives, policy support such as net metering, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, and falling solar technology costs are giving rooftop solar adoption a much-needed boost. One such push comes from the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, which targets the installation of rooftop solar units in 1 crore households and offers subsidies of up to 78,000 rupees.