Andhra Pradesh leads India's expansion of rooftop solar power
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Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi stated that Andhra Pradesh has become a leader in India's shift toward rooftop solar installations and solar-powered agricultural pump sets.
During a session at the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026, Joshi explained how the country has improved its energy security to meet rising demand. India's peak power demand rose from 123 GW in 2012 to 270 GW.
The government now meets this demand without the interruptions seen during the 2012 grid collapse by sourcing nearly 33% of power from non-fossil fuels. Solar capacity grew from 2.80 GW in 2014 to 175 GW, contributing to a goal of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Joshi noted that Andhra Pradesh helped 7.86 lakh households install rooftop solar systems.
Nationally, 66 lakh households have benefited from the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana toward a target of one crore. The minister said these green energy initiatives will help India become a global hub for green manufacturing.
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