Renewables
Uttarakhand Eases Rooftop Solar Agreement Requirements Under PM Surya Ghar
CEII brief
Mercom India reported on 2 Nov 2026: Uttarakhand Eases Rooftop Solar Agreement Requirements Under PM Surya Ghar.
Read the full story on Mercom IndiaThe Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has allowed residential rooftop solar consumers under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to execute net metering agreements digitally, eliminating the requirement for separate physical power purchase agreements (PPA).
Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
27.8% of electricity in the world was renewable in 2021Original reporting © Mercom India. Headline and excerpt quoted with attribution; the full article is available on the publisher’s site. CEII’s context is the Centre’s own and does not represent the publisher.
