Google– REC Limited was designated as the implementing agency for the Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Program.
– Aim to achieve 40 GW of rooftop solar capacity by March 2026.
– Phase II, with a ₹118.14 billion outlay, extends until March 31, 2026, to overcome slow progress.
– DISCOMs recognize rooftop solar benefits, including cost avoidance and meeting renewable purchase obligations.
– MNRE disbursed ₹9.08 billion under the program as of November 2023.
– Central Financial Assistance increased for households, promoting large-scale adoption.
– MNRE simplifies implementation and application processes and directs DISCOMs to avoid unnecessary documentation for faster installations.
Originally published on Mercom India