Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The Malwa-Nimar region in western Madhya Pradesh is witnessing a major boom in solar energy adoption, with over 36,600 rooftop solar systems now installed across households — a number that has more than doubled since the rollout of the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
According to the Madhya Pradesh West Zone Electricity Distribution Company, 19,000 consumers have directly benefitted from the central government’s scheme, receiving up to Rs 78,000 per household in subsidies for solar installations.
Rs 125 cr subsidy disbursed so far
The Central Government, through Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has transferred over Rs 125 crore in Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) to consumers’ bank accounts to promote residential rooftop solar energy systems. Subsidy distribution continues actively, with growing public interest in Indore and surrounding districts.
Indore leads the way
Indore city tops the chart with 9,000 beneficiaries under the scheme, followed by Ujjain (3,400), Ratlam (1,780), Khargone (1,600), Barwani (1,210) and Mandsaur (1,020). The total rooftop solar generation capacity in the company’s area now stands at 265 MW, with Indore alone contributing approximately 125 MW.
High demand and quick approvals
West Discom managing director Anup Kumar Singh said, “We’re witnessing strong monthly growth, with 1,000 to 1,500 new solar rooftop installations approved every month. Our teams are fast-tracking these applications to ensure timely implementation of this eco-friendly initiative.”
In addition to rooftop solar, the region has also seen a leap in wind power. Adani Power has set up the region’s largest 325 MW wind power plant near Badnawar, at the junction of Ratlam, Ujjain, and Dhar districts. This project caters to the peak non-rabi season demand of the area and transmits power directly to the 765 kV ultra-high voltage grid at Jetpura, along the Indore-Ujjain highway.
Malwa-Nimar becoming renewable powerhouse
Thanks to proactive implementation and increasing public interest, Malwa-Nimar is emerging as a model for decentralised renewable energy in India. The region's steady adoption of rooftop solar and wind power marks a significant step towards clean energy and sustainable growth.
