Gandhinagar, May 16 -- : The Gujarat government has surpassed its 2024-25 target, installing more than 3.36 lakh solar rooftop panels - more than any other state across the country, as per official data released.

According to the data released on Thursday by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL), these installations have collectively generated more than 1,232 MW of renewable energy, equivalent to nearly 1,834 million units of conventional electricity.

This shift to solar energy has resulted in the saving of nearly 1,284 metric tonnes of coal and prevented 1,504 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. Launched in February 2024, the PM Surya Ghar Yojana offers free electricity up to 300 units per month to eligible homeowners, along ...