Jaipur, Jan. 1 -- Rajasthan's installed solar power capacity has crossed 35,000 megawatts, making it the largest contributor to India's solar energy sector, according to official data. The state's solar capacity has increased by more than 18,000 MW over the last two years and now accounts for nearly 27% of the country's total installed solar power. The growth has been driven by the rapid expansion of utility-scale solar projects, rooftop installations and decentralised schemes such as PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar. Rajasthan currently has an installed solar capacity of about 35,910 MW. Of India's around 100,000 MW ground-mounted solar capacity, nearly 31,000 MW has been set up in the state, reinforcing its position as a major solar energy hub. Officials said Rajasthan has leveraged its favourable geographical conditions and availability of sunlight for nearly 320 days a year to transform its energy landscape. Policy reforms, easing of land allotment procedures and steps to remove investment bottlenecks have helped ensure faster project implementation, resulting in a doubling of solar capacity within two years. Under the PM-KUSUM scheme, the state's installed capacity has risen from 122 MW to 2,629 MW in two years. More than 1,200 grid-connected small solar plants have been established across rural areas under Components A and C, with Rajasthan ranking first nationally in Component A and third in Component C....