Gujarat to Put Solar on 15,000 More Govt Buildings in 2026-27
Gujarat plans rooftop solar on 15,000 more government buildings this year, adding about 65 MW and taking the programme past 160 MW. Budget: ₹314 crore.
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5 Oct 2026
Key Highlights
- The plan: Rooftop solar on 15,000 more government buildings in 2026–27, adding about 65 MW.
- So far: 6,014 government buildings had rooftop solar by March 2026, with 95 MW capacity.
- Budget: ₹314 crore allocated, with 100% capital cost funded by the state.
- Smart monitoring: A new IIoT system tracks performance every 15 minutes.
- State ranking: Gujarat has overtaken Rajasthan as India's top state in renewable energy capacity, at 47,178 MW.
Gujarat plans to install rooftop solar systems on 15,000 more government buildings during 2026–27. The expansion is expected to add about 65 MW, taking the programme's total capacity beyond 160 MW.
"The biggest expansion of installation of rooftop solar systems on government buildings is taking place this year," said Climate Change Minister Arjun Modhwadia.
Where the Programme Stands
The programme, run by the Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) under the Climate Change Department, began in 2011–12. By March 2026, 6,014 government buildings had grid-connected rooftop solar, with 95 MW of capacity. In 2025–26 alone, 1,377 buildings were added, contributing 17.1 MW.
