THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BERHAMPUR, MAY 16, 2026

As part of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s “Month of Solar” initiative, TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has intensified efforts to promote rooftop solar adoption across the eight Southern Districts of Odisha - Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Boudh, Rayagada, Koraput, Nabarangpur and Malkangiri. To strengthen implementation and improve consumer service delivery, TPSODL organized a stakeholder and vendor meet involving solar vendors, senior officials, and REC representatives, focusing on simplifying installation processes and accelerating clean energy adoption.

Aligned with this initiative, TPSODL organized a stakeholder and vendor meeting to streamline the process of rooftop solar installation and accelerate consumer service delivery. The meeting brought together more than 30 solar vendors, senior TPSODL officials, and representatives from the Rural Electrification Corporation (REC).

The discussion focused on enhancing coordination among stakeholders, streamlining the rooftop solar installation process, and encouraging greater consumer adoption of clean and green energy solutions under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) and the ULA Model. Consumers embracing solar energy are also experiencing reduced electricity bills, making rooftop solar an affordable and environmentally friendly choice for households.

The ULA Model is emerging as a highly affordable solution for consumers, offering 1 kW rooftop solar systems at just ₹1,875, which is enabling more households to adopt clean energy with minimal upfront cost.

As part of its ongoing “Month of Solar” campaign, TPSODL has recorded an encouraging response from consumers across the region. During May alone, the company received a total of 12,658 applications for rooftop solar installations.

Of these, 1,253 applications were submitted under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), while 11,405 applications were received under the ULA Model. Among the ULA applications, Phulbani emerged as the top-performing district with 4,771 applications, followed by Nabarangpur with 2,989 applications.

This strong participation highlights the growing consumer interest in adopting sustainable energy solutions and reinforces TPSODL’s commitment to promoting clean, affordable, and reliable power for households in Southern Odisha.

Overall, across Southern Odisha, around 50,000 applications have been received so far under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Among them, 11,000 consumers have already installed rooftop solar systems in their homes, contributing significantly towards clean energy generation and sustainable power usage.

Notably, out of the 11,000 consumers who installed rooftop solar systems, 6,391 consumers have already received both Central Financial Assistance (CFA) and State Financial Assistance (SFA), further encouraging large-scale adoption of solar energy in the region.

Speaking on the initiative, Amit Kumar Garg, CEO, TPSODL, said, “The ‘Month of Solar’ is an important opportunity to create awareness and encourage consumers to adopt sustainable energy solutions. TPSODL is committed to supporting every consumer in their solar journey by simplifying processes, strengthening vendor coordination, and ensuring timely assistance. Rooftop solar is not only helping consumers reduce electricity bills but also contributing towards a greener and energy-secure future for southern Odisha.”

TPSODL continues to undertake various awareness and outreach activities across its operational areas to promote renewable energy adoption and support the Government of India’s vision for sustainable and clean energy development.