Rooftop solar installations exploded to 22.5 GW by late 2025, capturing 17% of total 130 GW solar capacity as PM Surya Ghar subsidies slashed residential and MSME system costs by 40%, enabling small factories to offset 60% peak power bills amid grid shortages during extreme heatwaves. Industry leaders forecast 50 GW by 2028, with commercial rooftops in textiles and food processing leading adoption, unlocking Rs 1 lakh crore investments and 5 lakh green jobs nationwide.
Rooftop Solar Hits 22.5 GW Milestone, Powering MSME Energy Independence
