New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- The government has said that 22,98,251 rooftop solar (RTS) systems with an aggregated capacity of 8,444.52 MW have been installed across the country under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana since its launch.

In a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy and Power, Shripad Yesso Naik, said the installations have benefitted 28,63,428 households as on February 4, 2026.

Zero Electricity Bills for Over 12.47 Lakh Beneficiaries

The Minister stated that 12,47,737 beneficiaries have been reported by DISCOMs to have received zero electricity bills in at least one billing cycle after installation of rooftop solar systems under the scheme, as of December 2025.

Under the sche...