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Kerala Pioneered Rooftop Solar Growth Well Before PM Surya Ghar Initiative

Rooftop solar systems now generate enough power to meet 22% of the daytime demand in Kerala

January 29, 2025

/ Arjun Joshi
/ Mercom Research Focus, Rooftop, Solar
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Kerala has emerged as a leader in residential rooftop solar installations, with the PM Surya Ghar program being a major catalyst. Kerala has achieved a 60.13% application-to-installation conversion rate, reflecting high implementation efficiency. This ratio highlights the active participation of distribution companies (DISCOMs) and empaneled vendors.

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