To fast-track rooftop solar adoption across the state, electricity authorities in Haryana have proposed a ₹200-crore revolving fund to provide interest-free advances and subsidies for solar installations. In a major policy shift, they also plan to relax the 10 MW cap, which previously limited individual rooftop or distributed solar projects to 10 megawatts. This move aims to unlock larger installations and help Haryana meet its ambitious 2,000 MW solar energy target.

The initiative was discussed during a recent meeting of the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) held under the chairmanship of Nand Lal Sharma.

During the meeting, it was informed that the Union Ministry of Power has approved ₹18 lakh per megawatt-hour (MWh) as Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for a 500 MWh Battery E

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