LUCKNOW, April 10 -- Uttar Pradesh is targeting over 22,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power generation by 2027 under the Solar Energy Policy 2022, said chief minister Yogi Adityanath during a joint review meeting with Union minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution, Prahlad Joshi on Thursday. He said the state is working on a comprehensive roadmap to expand renewable energy capacity through large-scale solar parks, rooftop installations, and solarisation of agriculture.

Currently, the state produces around 2,000 megawatts of solar power through various sources, including small solar plants and rooftop panels.

The CM said that to bridge the gap, the government is focusing on solarising agricultural feeders and private on-...