Parliament Parliament Q&A
Maharashtra sets 2025–2035 renewable energy policy, cites state targets
The question asked the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to state whether a roadmap exists to accelerate renewable energy adoption in Maharashtra and to provide details on installed capacity, beneficiaries, and financial assistance…
The question asked the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to state whether a roadmap exists to accelerate renewable energy adoption in Maharashtra and to provide details on installed capacity, beneficiaries, and financial assistance under central schemes like PM-Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM over the last three years.
Asked and answered by: Asked by Smt. Supriya Sule and Shri Mohite Patil Dhairyasheel Rajsinh; Answered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi).
What the government said
- PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY) launched in Feb 2024 with a target of 1 crore households by 2026-27.
- PM Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) approved with Rs. 5,070 crore Central Financial Assistance for FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31.
- Maharashtra Renewable Energy & Energy Storage Policy 2025–2035 targets 52% renewable electricity demand by FY 2030 and 65% by FY 2035.
- MAHAGENCO has targeted 8 GW renewable energy capacity addition in Maharashtra by 2030.
- 16,176.13 MW renewable energy capacity installed in Maharashtra in the last three years (14,899.27 MW solar, 914.38 MW wind, 359.28 MW bio, 3.20 MW hydro).
- Under PM-SGMBY, 10.96 lakh households in Maharashtra benefited with 2,608.12 MW capacity as of 05.08.2026.
- PM-KUSUM details: 17 MW installed under Component-A; 4,79,135 pumps installed under Component-B; 8,75,000 pumps solarized under Component-C.
- Funds released in the last three years: Rs. 4,793.09 crore for Rooftop Solar, Rs. 4,924.53 crore for PM-KUSUM, and Rs. 97.81 crore for National Bioenergy Programme.
- 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) permitted under the automatic route for renewable energy.
- Energy Storage Systems (ESS) recognized as an integral part of the power system in Electricity Rules amendments (Dec 2022).
Also in the document
- The answer states that the Government of Maharashtra has notified its own Renewable Energy & Energy Storage Policy 2025–2035, attributing state-specific targets to the State Government rather than the Union Government.
- The answer notes that additional support beyond Central Financial Assistance is provided by the State Government, as per information received from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA).
- The answer does not provide a specific figure for the total financial assistance provided under 'other central renewable energy schemes' in Maharashtra, listing only funds for Rooftop Solar, PM-KUSUM, and the National Bioenergy Programme.
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Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred)
Question to govt · Ref. LS Q356 (Session 8) · 12 Aug 2026
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