Published: 2 February 2026Renewable WatchEconomy
Budget 2026-27: Solar Energy Gets ₹30,539 Crore; PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar at ₹22,000 Crore
Detailed analysis of the Union Budget 2026-27 showed the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy received ₹32,914 crore, up 30.1% from ₹25,301 crore in 2025-26. Solar energy allocation was ₹30,539 crore, up 32.1%. PM Surya Ghar (Rooftop Solar) received ₹22,000 crore, a 10% increase. PM-KUSUM for solar irrigation rose from ₹2,600 crore to ₹5,000 crore.
The National Green Hydrogen Mission received ₹600 crore for FY 2026-27. Customs duty exemptions were extended for lithium-ion battery capital goods and critical minerals processing equipment. Rajasthan, India's leader in renewable energy with installed capacity exceeding 31,500 MW, stands to benefit significantly from these enhanced allocations.
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Q: Analyse how Union Budget 2026-27 allocations for renewable energy reflect India's clean-energy transition priorities and Rajasthan's strategic role.
Answer (50 words):
Budget 2026-27 allotted ₹32,914 crore to the renewable energy ministry, up 30.1 percent. Solar received ₹30,539 crore; PM Surya Ghar rooftop scheme ₹22,000 crore; PM-KUSUM ₹5,000 crore; Green Hydrogen Mission ₹600 crore. Rajasthan, India's renewable leader with over 31,500 MW installed capacity, gains significantly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much did Budget 2026-27 allocate to solar energy and what was the increase over 2025-26?
Budget 2026-27 allocated **₹30,539 crore to solar energy**, a **32.1% increase** over the previous year. The **Ministry of New and Renewable Energy** received **₹32,914 crore** in total, up **30.1%** from ₹25,301 crore in 2025-26.
How much did PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar scheme receive in Budget 2026-27?
**PM Surya Ghar (Rooftop Solar)** received **₹22,000 crore** in Budget 2026-27, a **10% increase** over the previous year. This scheme aims to bring rooftop solar to **1 crore households**, providing clean energy and reducing electricity bills for families.
How much did the National Green Hydrogen Mission receive in Budget 2026-27?
The **National Green Hydrogen Mission** received **₹600 crore** for **FY 2026-27** in the budget. This allocation supports India's goal of becoming a major **green hydrogen producer and exporter**, with potential to decarbonize heavy industries.
What customs duty exemptions were announced for renewable energy in Budget 2026-27?
Budget 2026-27 **extended customs duty exemptions for lithium-ion battery capital goods** and **critical minerals processing equipment**. These exemptions reduce the cost of manufacturing batteries and processing minerals essential for the energy transition.
Why does Rajasthan benefit significantly from Budget 2026-27 renewable energy allocations?
**Rajasthan** is India's **leader in renewable energy** with installed capacity **exceeding 31,500 MW**. The enhanced budget allocations for solar, PM Surya Ghar, and PM-KUSUM directly benefit Rajasthan, which has abundant solar resources and a large agricultural sector requiring solar irrigation.
