Bhubaneswar, Dec. 6 -- India achieved its largest-ever addition of non-fossil fuel energy capacity in the current financial year, totaling 31.25 GW, including 24.28 GW from solar power, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced at the Global Energy Leaders' Summit 2025 in Puri, Odisha.

Rooftop Solar Push in Odisha

The Minister also launched a new 1.5 lakh rooftop solar initiative under the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model in Odisha, which is expected to benefit 7-8 lakh residents across the state.

Under the scheme, economically weaker households will receive 1 kW rooftop solar units, complementing the existing PM Surya Ghar programme, which has seen over 23,000 installations and direct subsidies exceeding Rs...