Top 10 Solar Energy Producing States in India in 2026
India’s solar revolution is not happening in one place, it is being driven by states from the Thar Desert to the southern coastline, each contributing to the nation’s ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
Here is a comprehensive look at the top ten solar energy producing states in India, ranked by total installed solar capacity (ground-mounted, rooftop including PM Surya Ghar, hybrid solar component and off-grid/KUSUM) as published by MNRE in its state-wise installed capacity data as on 31 August 2026. India’s total installed solar capacity on that date was about 168 GW.
1. Rajasthan, India’s Solar Leader
Installed Capacity: ~44.4 GW (44,370 MW, MNRE, 31 Aug 2026)
Rajasthan leads India with the highest solar capacity, driven by abundant sunlight, low land costs, and vast desert terrain ideally suited to large-scale solar farms.
Key highlights:
- Home to Bhadla Solar Park (2,245 MW) in Jodhpur, one of the world’s largest solar farms
- Accounts for roughly one-fourth of India’s total solar capacity (about 26%)
- Near-ideal solar irradiance year-round in the Thar Desert zone
Rajasthan’s combination of scale, geography, and progressive solar policy has made it the benchmark against which all other Indian states are measured.
2. Gujarat, Innovation and Scale
Installed Capacity: ~34.9 GW (34,880 MW, MNRE, 31 Aug 2026)
Gujarat holds second place nationally and is home to some of India’s most ambitious solar projects.
Key highlights:
- Building a hybrid renewable energy park at Khavda in Kutch with a planned capacity of 30 GW
- India’s largest rooftop solar base: about 8.1 GW of rooftop capacity, including PM Surya Ghar
- Strong policy framework and industrial demand drive rapid adoption
Gujarat is also a major hub for solar manufacturing, with companies like Adani Solar and Waaree operating large production facilities in the state. See our complete guide to rooftop solar in Gujarat for the residential and commercial picture.
3. Maharashtra, Sunny and Ambitious
Installed Capacity: ~20.4 GW (20,399 MW, MNRE, 31 Aug 2026)
Maharashtra has strong solar resource across most of its interior and the second-largest rooftop solar base in India (about 6 GW).
Key highlights:
- Implementing Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana for agricultural feeder solarization
- Developing significant wind and biomass capacity alongside solar
- Strong rooftop solar adoption in industrial clusters around Pune and Nagpur
4. Tamil Nadu, Southern Solar Powerhouse
Installed Capacity: ~14.4 GW (14,354 MW, MNRE, 31 Aug 2026)
Tamil Nadu experiences high solar insolation, making it one of India’s most productive solar geographies.
Key highlights:
- Ranks fourth nationally for solar while also holding one of India’s largest wind fleets (about 12.3 GW)
- Coastal and inland regions both offer strong solar resource
5. Karnataka, The Early Leader
Installed Capacity: ~12.0 GW (12,014 MW, MNRE, 31 Aug 2026)
Karnataka was one of the earliest states to champion utility-scale solar and remains a top performer.
Key highlights:
- Features Pavagada Solar Park (about 2 GW), one of Asia’s largest solar parks
- Progressive state energy policy continues to attract private investment
6. Andhra Pradesh, Coastal Solar Hub
Installed Capacity: ~8.4 GW (8,363 MW, MNRE, 31 Aug 2026)
Andhra Pradesh combines strong solar resource with an extensive coastline and wind capacity that add wind-solar hybrid potential.
Key highlights:
- Large utility-scale solar parks in the Rayalaseema region
- Strong government push to establish AP as a renewable energy export state
7. Madhya Pradesh, Central India’s Solar Hub
Installed Capacity: ~6.6 GW (6,592 MW, MNRE, 31 Aug 2026)
Madhya Pradesh has built several large solar parks and is pushing solar-led development across its central plateau.
Key highlights:
- Home to Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Park (750 MW), inaugurated in 2020
- Central location provides grid connectivity advantages for power trading
8. Uttar Pradesh, The Giant Awakening
Installed Capacity: ~6.5 GW (6,537 MW, MNRE, 31 Aug 2026)
As India’s most populous state, UP has enormous electricity demand, and is now channelling that into solar ambition.
Key highlights:
- UP Solar Energy Policy 2022 sets a multi-gigawatt solar target, led by utility-scale solar parks
- India’s third-largest rooftop solar base (about 3 GW)
- PM Surya Ghar scheme driving rapid rooftop solar adoption in urban and semi-urban areas
9. Telangana, Innovation at Scale
Installed Capacity: ~5.2 GW (5,165 MW, MNRE, 31 Aug 2026)
Telangana has strong, consistent solar resource across the Deccan plateau.
Key highlights:
- Features NTPC’s 100 MW floating solar plant at Ramagundam, one of India’s largest
- Innovative project models attracting private investment and technology experimentation
10. Haryana, Decentralized and Growing
Installed Capacity: ~2.9 GW (2,899 MW, MNRE, 31 Aug 2026)
Haryana is focused on distributed rooftop and decentralized solar rather than utility-scale mega projects: rooftop (about 1.4 GW) and off-grid/KUSUM pump solar (about 1.2 GW) make up most of its capacity.
Key highlights:
- Emphasis on rooftop systems for households, industries, and commercial buildings
- Strong integration with agricultural solar under KUSUM scheme
India’s Solar Installed Capacity at a Glance
| Category | Value (MW) |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 44,370 MW |
| Gujarat | 34,880 MW |
| Maharashtra | 20,399 MW |
| Tamil Nadu | 14,354 MW |
| Karnataka | 12,014 MW |
| Andhra Pradesh | 8,363 MW |
| Madhya Pradesh | 6,592 MW |
| Uttar Pradesh | 6,537 MW |
| Telangana | 5,165 MW |
| Haryana | 2,899 MW |
| Rank | State | Installed Solar Capacity | Key Project |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan | ~44.4 GW | Bhadla Solar Park (2,245 MW) |
| 2 | Gujarat | ~34.9 GW | Khavda Hybrid Park (30 GW planned) |
| 3 | Maharashtra | ~20.4 GW | Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana |
| 4 | Tamil Nadu | ~14.4 GW | Strong solar + wind mix |
| 5 | Karnataka | ~12.0 GW | Pavagada Solar Park (~2 GW) |
| 6 | Andhra Pradesh | ~8.4 GW | Rayalaseema solar parks |
| 7 | Madhya Pradesh | ~6.6 GW | Rewa Ultra Mega (750 MW) |
| 8 | Uttar Pradesh | ~6.5 GW | UP Solar Energy Policy 2022 |
| 9 | Telangana | ~5.2 GW | Ramagundam floating solar (100 MW) |
| 10 | Haryana | ~2.9 GW | Rooftop and KUSUM-led growth |
Source: MNRE, State-wise (location based) installed capacity of renewable power as on 31.08.2026. Totals include ground-mounted, rooftop (including PM Surya Ghar), hybrid solar component and off-grid/KUSUM Component B.
What Is Driving This Growth?
Across all ten states, several common themes emerge:
- Natural advantages: strong solar irradiance, vast open land, or dense industrial demand
- Government policy: state solar policies, DISCOM tenders, KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar
- Large-scale infrastructure: mega solar parks reducing per-unit costs
- Industrial integration: C&I adoption in textile, manufacturing, and processing clusters
- Agricultural solar: pumping and feeder solarization reaching rural areas
India’s solar story is being written state by state, and the momentum is accelerating.
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