UP, Maharashtra and Gujarat hold 45% of rooftop solar capacity
In short
UP, Maharashtra and Gujarat together made up 45% of India’s residential rooftop solar capacity in September. The country had 17,561 MW of installed residential rooftop capacity, covering 59,47,035 households, as of September 2026.
This matters because it shows where rooftop solar is growing fastest. The report does not say how much each state contributed or why these states led.
What the reporting says
UP, Maharashtra and Gujarat together accounted for 45% of India’s residential rooftop solar capacity in September, according to the report. Under the PMSG: MBY scheme, the country’s installed residential rooftop capacity stood at 17,561 MW and covered 59,47,035 households as of September 2026. The summary does not break out each state’s share or explain the reason for the concentration.
Why it matters
UP, Maharashtra and Gujarat accounted for 45% of residential rooftop solar capacity in September, while India’s installed residential rooftop capacity reached 17,561 MW and covered 59,47,035 households as of September 2026 under PMSG: MBY. The available summary highlights the scale of household adoption but does not provide the state-wise breakdown or policy details behind the concentration. The immediate significance is for solar rollout tracking and state-level market share.