Lucknow tops India in rooftop solar, overtakes Surat
Lucknow has surpassed Surat to become the leading Indian city in rooftop solar installations, based on data released in mid-April 2026 by the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency. The city now records the highest level of residential solar deployment in the country. The rise is linked to the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, which promotes household solar adoption. In early 2026, Lucknow added 3,133 systems, taking total installations beyond 87,000, the…