Haryana Energy Minister Anil Vij announced that the state has installed over 2.1 GW of solar capacity during a recent meeting in Ambala with a high-level delegation from the Philippines. The state is expanding rooftop solar capacity across homes, industries, and institutions while studying the Philippines' decentralized energy model for potential implementation.

Solar Infrastructure Development

Haryana has developed a comprehensive solar infrastructure, including a 10 MW solar plant at Panipat, over 448 MW of ground-mounted solar projects, and 13 sanctioned solar parks. The state has declared Panchkula a Model Solar City as part of its efforts to expand renewable energy. As of July 2025, Haryana's total installed and contracted renewable capacity reached 6,264 MW, representing 38.6% of its total generation capacity. Solar energy contributes nearly 2,200 MW to this total capacity.

The state has implemented rooftop solar installations in government schools and hospitals, introduced net metering, and promoted stubble-to-biomass energy projects. Under the PM-KUSUM scheme, Haryana has distributed more than 1.65 lakh solar irrigation pumps to farmers, helping reduce costs while cutting emissions. These comprehensive efforts have earned the state multiple national awards from the Ministry of Power for excellence in energy efficiency and conservation.

Philippines Delegation and Energy Model Study

The meeting in Ambala was led by Jenny Lin Granados Maaño, Co-Founder and President of SUNSMART Solar Power Technology Inc., and Kabir KV, CEO of ANPM. Maaño delivered a detailed presentation covering green energy, solar system expansion, climate change impact, global warming, ecology and environment, sustainability, intelligent micro-grids, smart utility networks, and digitization.

Minister Vij commended Maaño's initiative to provide 24/7 off-grid access to 100% green energy, noting it aligns with India's Net Zero commitments and Haryana's renewable roadmap. He highlighted the unique model developed in the Philippines, where electricity is generated locally on each of its 7,641 islands due to challenges of implementing a single-grid supply system.

Haryana will study this Philippines model, with Vij expressing hope that the Philippines will invest INR 1,000 crore in the state to implement similar decentralized energy solutions in villages. The minister emphasized that exchanging scientific research and best practices among nations is essential for global progress.

National Solar Progress and Green Hydrogen Initiative

Vij stated that India's solar progress is evident with over 119 GW of installed solar capacity in 2025, placing the country among the top five nations globally. Landmark projects include the 2,200 MW Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan, while initiatives like the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and the PM-KUSUM scheme have made solar energy affordable and accessible for households and farmers.

India has launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission with a target to produce 5 MTPA of green hydrogen by 2030. Haryana is playing a key role in this mission, having drafted a Green Hydrogen Policy targeting production of 250 KTPA of green hydrogen and 2 GW of electrolyser manufacturing capacity by 2030. This policy aims to support industrial decarbonization, energy security, and exports, leveraging the state's proximity to the National Capital Region.

Bio-Energy Development

As an agrarian state, Haryana has advanced in bio-energy by utilizing surplus paddy straw through Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants. Seventeen CBG plants with a total capacity of 108.9 TPD have been commissioned, with eleven more plants currently under construction. The meeting was attended by ACS of the Energy Department, A.K. Singh, Managing Director of HVPNL, J. Ganesan, MD of UHBVN, Ashok Meena, other senior officers of the Energy Department, and members of the Philippines delegation.

Connect with Decision-makers about the Latest Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Projects in India for business Opportunities.

Subscribe to our database on Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Projects and Tenders in India to get access to reliable and high-quality insights on upcoming, under-construction, and completed Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Projects across the world or in your desired geographical location.

Our user-friendly platform provides essential details, timely updates, key stakeholder contact information, and business opportunities tailored for engineering companies, industry professionals, investors, and government agencies.