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MNRE Mandates Inverter-Level Data Storage Within India for PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar Systems

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has mandated that inverter-level data from rooftop solar systems installed under PM Surya Ghar Yojana be stored on servers or cloud platforms located within India. MNRE also mandated daily generation reporting through a standardised API.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | August 21, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1201

Bihar Approves Additional INR 10,000/kW Rooftop Solar Subsidy Under PM Surya Ghar

Bihar Cabinet has approved an INR 1,000 crore additional State subsidy programme for residential rooftop solar, offering INR 10,000/kW up to INR 20,000 per consumer over and above the Central subsidy under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | August 14, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1535

Bihar Showcases Clean Energy Vision, Invites Global Investment at CII IECE 2026

At CII IECE 2026, the Government of Bihar showcased its transformation into an investor-ready power sector, highlighting smart metering, renewable energy expansion, grid modernisation and a INR 1.40 lakh crore investment pipeline to accelerate sustainable growth.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | August 07, 2026 | By News Bureau |  1149

Headsup B2B Partners with INA Solar to Expand Solar Distribution, Targets INR 150 Crore Annual Revenue

Headsup B2B has partnered with INA Solar to distribute solar modules across India, targeting INR 150 crore annual solar revenue while expanding its eastern India distribution network and supporting growing renewable energy demand.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | August 05, 2026 | By EI News Network |  771

India's Distributed RE Capacity Climbs to 31.5 GW, Rooftop Solar Drives Growth: IEEFA

India's distributed renewable energy capacity reached 31.5 GW in FY2026, led by rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar and PM KUSUM, though its renewable energy share remained around 21–22 percent, according to IEEFA.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | August 04, 2026 | By EI News Network |  1094

PM Surya Ghar Scheme Crosses 50 Lakh Rooftop Solar Installations; 14.8 GW Capacity Commissioned

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has surpassed the milestone of 50.06 lakh rooftop solar installations, with 14.8 GW of cumulative capacity commissioned, marking a significant acceleration in residential solar adoption under the Government of India's flagship rooftop solar programme.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | August 04, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1455

MNRE Flags Incorrect Rooftop Solar Billing by DISCOMs, Refers Complaints for Resolution

MNRE has acknowledged complaints over incorrect electricity bills issued by DISCOMs after residential rooftop solar installations and is referring cases to state utilities to ensure resolution and accurate net metering.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | July 30, 2026 | By EI News Network |  638

PM Surya Ghar Scheme Helps Nearly 19 Lakh Households Achieve Zero Electricity Bills

Nearly 18.94 lakh households reported zero electricity bills after installing rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar, with 40.07 lakh systems installed nationwide.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | July 29, 2026 | By EI News Network |  915

MNRE Advises DISCOMs to Allow 10 Percent DC Capacity Tolerance for Rooftop Solar Net Metering

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has advised DISCOMs to allow up to 10 percent DC capacity tolerance for rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, provided the inverter's AC capacity remains within the sanctioned load or permissible limit.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | July 29, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1626

MNRE Allows DISCOMs to Use PM Surya Ghar Balance Incentives for BESS and Grid Upgrades

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has expanded the permissible use of PM Surya Ghar incentives, allowing DISCOMs to invest balance funds in BESS, rooftop solar, grid upgrades and monitoring infrastructure to support faster rooftop solar deployment.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | July 29, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  857

Articles

Arihant Arden: A 500 kWp Rooftop Solar Model for India’s High-Rise RWAs

A residential community in Greater Noida West has demonstrated how collective leadership can transform unused rooftops into a source of clean electricity, substantial financial savings and measurable climate action. Rising electricity expenditur...

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | July 18, 2026 | By News Bureau

How PM Surya Ghar is Redefining India’s Energy Architecture by Moving from Subsidies to Structural Change

India’s energy journey has traditionally been built on scale—larger coal plants, expanding transmission networks, and centralised grids powering a rapidly growing economy. Even today, coal accounts for nearly 70–72 percent of India&...

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | May 06, 2026 | By News Bureau

Routine Storms, Collapsing Rooftop Solar: A Wake-Up Call on Installation Standards

Indore experienced what would typically be called a routine pre-monsoon thunderstorm. Wind speeds reached approximately 120 kmph — not uncommon for this time of the year. The following evening, Bhopal faced similar weather, with strong gusts an...

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | May 07, 2025 | By News Bureau |  297

Interviews

Automation, AI and Smart Manufacturing Emerge as Biggest Draw at SNEC 2026: Dibakar Roy

Dibakar Roy, Founder and CEO at Aster E Technologies

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | June 22, 2026 | By News Bureau |  1763

Icon Solar Modules Are Engineered for India’s Harsh Conditions, Says Rajat Shrivastava

Rajat Shrivastava, General Manager – Marketing at Icon Solar-En Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | April 06, 2026 | By News Bureau |  920

Solplanet’s Ibrahim Kadriinamdar Highlights Safety and Innovation in Inverters

Ibrahim Kadriinamdar, Regional Sales Manager – MENA & India at Solplanet

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | November 15, 2025 | By News Bureau |  666

Vipin Bhardwaj on SolaX Power India’s Latest Innovations at REI 2025

Vipin Bhardwaj, Country Manager at SolaX Power India

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | November 15, 2025 | By News Bureau |  987

PVblink Is Driving India’s Shift from Generation to Storage, Says PVblink’s Chirana Patel

Chirana Patel, Marketing Manager at PVblink Technology

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | November 14, 2025 | By News Bureau |  818

Post Installation Support is Key Aspect of Rooftop Solar Journey, Explains Arvind Kumar

Arvind Kumar, Founder at Exolar Energy

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | August 26, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi |  2263

Enphase Energy Enhancing Solar Efficiency with its Million-Hour Tested Microinverters

Sunil Thamaran, Sr. VP and Managing Director-India at Enphase Energy

PM Surya Ghar Yojana | October 07, 2024 | By Aishwarya |  2073