In a major push towards sustainable energy, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that all government offices across the state will transition to solar energy by December 2025. He also emphasized the effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Suryaghar Yojana to encourage solar power adoption at the household level.
The announcement was made at the inauguration ceremony of MahaUrja’s new administrative building. MahaUrja, or the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency, will operate from a new green and sustainable facility powered entirely by renewable energy.
Two-Pronged Solar Mission
Outlining the roadmap, CM Fadnavis said MahaUrja will focus on two key objectives:
Accelerating the shift to solar energy in all state government offices.
Rolling out a state-level solar power initiative aligned with the Pradhan Mantri Suryaghar Yojana.
In the first phase, domestic electricity consumers using up to 100 units will be transitioned to solar energy. In the second phase, this will extend to those using up to 300 units, with the ultimate goal of eliminating electricity bills for these users.
Highlighting Maharashtra’s pioneering role in the renewable energy sector, the Chief Minister said the state has installed over 5 lakh solar agricultural pumps in the last two years—more than any other state in India.
He also announced that under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana, solar power will be supplied to agricultural feeders with a combined capacity of 16,000 MW by 2026. This initiative represents Asia’s largest decentralized solar energy project.
CM Fadnavis pointed out that electricity tariffs have increased by 9% annually over the past two decades. "Between 2025 and 2030, our aim is to bring down tariffs every year," he said, adding that the state’s entire agricultural electricity demand will be met through solar energy by December 2026.
52% of Maharashtra’s Power to Come from Renewables by 2030
Looking ahead, the Chief Minister said Maharashtra has signed a key agreement with a Russian government-owned company to develop thorium-based energy generation technology. This move is expected to significantly enhance India’s clean energy capabilities.
By 2030, Maharashtra aims to produce 52% of its electricity from renewable sources such as solar, wind, and hydrogen—drastically cutting down carbon emissions.
MahaUrja’s New Eco-Friendly Headquarters
The newly inaugurated building in Aundh exemplifies green construction and is built to Super ECBC and Net Zero Energy standards. The building includes innovative features like:
Porotherm blocks
Double-glazed windows
Ceramic mesh
Radiant cooling system
Earth tunnel tube system
Venturi effect ventilation
Two-stage evaporative cooling
Solar tubes
A 290 kW grid-connected solar power plant
