India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has expanded the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana with a new utility-led aggregation model designed to speed up rooftop solar adoption. For households, the update means easier access to subsidized rooftop solar and more predictable installation timelines. Utility-led Solar Deployment - The emphasis on utility-driven rooftop solar initiatives represents a managed approach to renewable energy integration, catering to consumer ease while enhancing grid coordination. Aggregation of Solar Demand - Aggregating solar system demand facilitates economies of scale, enabling negotiation of standardized system designs and accelerating rooftop solar adoption. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy sector is witnessing a shift as utility-led solar models seek to reduce consumer barriers and entrenches a new standard for solar installations.

Source: Economic Times January 20, 2026 18:16 UTC