Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the installation of rooftop solar systems across health department buildings, marking a significant step in the state’s commitment to renewable energy. The initiative, to be implemented in phases, aims to promote green energy adoption while simultaneously reducing operational costs for government institutions.
The state currently consumes approximately 13,000 million units of electricity annually, with a target to meet over 90% of this requirement through renewable sources. To achieve this, the government has planned 500 MW of solar energy projects over the next two years, alongside initiatives in green hydrogen, compressed biogas (CBG), and other alternative energy sources.
Several solar projects are already contributing significantly. The 32 MW Pekhubela Solar Power Project in Una district, operational since April 2024, has produced 79.03 million units, earning INR 22.91 crore. The 5 MW Bhanjal project, launched in November 2024, has generated INR 3.1 crore, while the 10 MW Aghlaur project, operational since May 2025, produced 5.89 million units.
The Green Panchayat Programme complements these efforts by establishing 500 kW ground-mounted solar projects across gram panchayats, with the first phase approving 24 panchayats (16 projects already underway), targeting a total generation of 150 MW. Notably, 20% of the revenue from these projects will be utilized to support orphaned children and widows in the respective communities.
Additional solar initiatives include three 31 MW projects under execution, four projects totaling 41 MW in tendering, and a 200 MW plant planned in Kangra’s Damtal area. On a first-come, first-served basis, 547 investors secured 595.97 MW allotments, with PPAs signed for 403.09 MW, while HIMURJA allotted 728.4 MW to HPSEBL, including 150.13 MW already operational.
As of 2025, Himachal Pradesh has an installed capacity of 12.78 GW, primarily from large hydro (over 11.4 GW), while solar contributes 346 MW—245 MW from ground-mounted plants, 66 MW from rooftop systems, and less than 35 MW from off-grid solar.
CM Sukhu reaffirmed the government’s vision to transform Himachal Pradesh into a green energy state, emphasizing the combination of large-scale solar projects, decentralized rooftop systems, and community-driven programs as key drivers toward sustainable energy self-reliance.
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