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 under central schemes like PM-Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM over the last three years.

Asked by Smt. Supriya Sule and Shri Mohite Patil Dhairyasheel Rajsinh; Answered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi).

• 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).

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