Gurgaon: Haryana govt is planning to convert all govt buildings, autonomous educational institutions, and registered gaushalas into fully solar-powered premises by 2026–27.The move is aimed at reducing the govt’s expenditure on electricity while accelerating the state’s transition to a decentralised energy model. Under the initiative, rooftop solar systems will be installed across departments and institutions, enabling them to generate their own power and minimise dependence on conventional supply. Gaushalas, too, will benefit from reduced operational costs and improved sustainability.The shift is expected to reduce the fiscal burden and set a model for energy-efficient governance. A survey of 4,523 govt buildings was done, identifying a total solar potential of 122 MW. “The mandate requires all state-run schools, colleges, hospitals, and administrative offices to transition to solar power,” said a senior govt official. The state planned to solarise these buildings using its own resources without relying on central financial assistance (CFA). This move is a part of a broader strategy to increase the state’s total power availability to 24,000 MW within the next seven years. To support this transition, the state’s power utilities proposed the Saur Urja Protsahan Yojana, a scheme designed to simplify solar adoption for govt employees and regular bill-paying consumers through interest-free financial assistance.As of early 2026, the state’s energy profile highlighted significant progress in both large-scale and decentralised solar projects. At present, Haryana needs around 15,076 MW of power, out of which 6,264 MW comes from renewable energy, including 2,513 MW of solar power.The state is pursuing a target of 2.22 lakh rooftop solar installations by March 31, 2027, under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. At present, approximately 60,000 households have already completed installations as of March 2026. The state aims to reach a cumulative rooftop capacity of 1.6 GW by 2030.The state is also working to develop a model solar village. Under this programme, a village in every district is being developed as a 24/7 solar-powered hub. Balu village in Kaithal was identified as the first such site, featuring solar street lights, high-mast lighting, and solar-powered water pumps to demonstrate the viability of decentralised green energy. “Energy security is crucial for economic growth,” CM Nayab Singh Saini said during a recent review.
