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Haryana's Renewable Energy Capacity Reaches 2,391 MW, Government Expands Solar & Waste-to-Energy Projects

Haryana has made significant progress in renewable energy development, with a total installed capacity of 2,391.30 MW as of February 28, 2025. This includes 2,025.18 MW of solar power, 292.62 MW of bio-power, and 73.50 MW of hydro power, according to the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE). This information was given by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) in a reply given to the Parliament.

New Renewable Energy Projects in Haryana (Last Three Years)

• 9 Waste-to-Energy Projects with a combined capacity of 10.68 MWeq have been approved.
• PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana received 1.63 lakh applications, benefiting 20,225 households since its launch in February 2024.
• PM-KUSUM Scheme:
  • 93 MW of decentralized solar power (Component A) approved.
  • 1,60,655 solar pumps (Component B) sanctioned for farmers.

Financial Assistance for Renewable Energy in Haryana

• Total Financial Assistance Provided: Rs 919.38 crore
• Sonipat Parliamentary Constituency: Rs 130.60 crore
  • Rs 807.93 crore for standalone solar water pumping (PM-KUSUM), with Rs 126.75 crore allocated to Sonipat.
  • Rs 111.45 crore for rooftop solar, with Rs 3.85 crore provided to Sonipat.
• Other Allocations:
  • Rs 5.05 crore for a Waste-to-Energy project in Rohtak (2021-22).
  • Rs 1.05 crore for a Biomass project in Kurukshetra (2021-22).
  • Rs 3.53 crore for Waste-to-Energy projects in Karnal (2022-23).

Government Initiatives for Decentralized Renewable Energy

To promote solar and bio-energy adoption in rural and urban areas, Haryana is benefiting from national schemes, including:

• PM-KUSUM (Component B): Expansion of solar pumps for agriculture.
• PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana: Rooftop solar installations for residential consumers.
• National Bio Energy Programme: Support for bio-power and waste-to-energy projects.

Haryana's renewable energy expansion is gaining momentum, with strong government support for solar power, bio-energy, and waste-to-energy projects. The state's participation in national schemes is expected to further boost clean energy adoption and sustainability.