Over 11,000 consumers achieve zero-electricity bills through rooftop solar; Nuapada emerges as the top-performing district

 

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BURLA, AUGUST 19, 2026

TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has set a new benchmark in rooftop solar adoption across Western Odisha, recording its highest-ever monthly installation of 8,298 rooftop solar systems in July 2026. The milestone reflects the growing confidence of consumers in clean energy and underscores TPWODL’s sustained efforts to make rooftop solar more accessible, affordable and impactful for households across its distribution network.

The July achievement comprises 3,395 rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and 4,903 installations through the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model. The combined performance surpasses TPWODL’s previous monthly record of 5,373 installations, achieved in May 2026.

The company also registered a new monthly high under its Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model, with 4,903 rooftop solar installations in July. This marks a significant improvement over the previous record of 3,518 installations in May 2026, highlighting the effectiveness of the ULA model in simplifying and accelerating rooftop solar adoption among consumers.

Speaking about the achievement, Parveen Verma, CEO, TPWODL, said, “Achieving 8,298 rooftop solar installations in a single month is a significant milestone for TPWODL and reflects the growing confidence of consumers in rooftop solar. This achievement is the result of strong consumer participation and the sustained efforts of our field teams, Renewable Energy Officers and partners. More importantly, the growing number of consumers benefiting from zero electricity bills demonstrates the tangible value that rooftop solar can deliver to households. We will continue to simplify adoption and support more households across Western Odisha in becoming part of India’s clean energy transition.”

Nuapada emerged as the top-performing district in July, recording 1,509 rooftop solar installations, surpassing its previous monthly record of 1,489 installations achieved in May 2026. As of July 2026, the district has 7,643 rooftop solar consumers, including 5,519 installations through the ULA model, making Nuapada the leading district in terms of ULA installations.

The strong performance in July has further strengthened TPWODL’s overall rooftop solar adoption. As of July 2026, the company has enabled 45,103 rooftop solar consumers across its distribution network, including 17,063 installations through the ULA model. In terms of overall rooftop solar consumers, Baragarh leads with 7,823 consumers, followed by Nuapada with 7,643 and Sundargada with 6,651.

The rising adoption of rooftop solar is also translating into significant financial benefits for consumers. So far, 8,257 consumers under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and 2,979 consumers through the ULA model have achieved zero electricity bills. Together, 11,236 consumers have benefited from zero electricity bills, demonstrating the potential of rooftop solar to reduce household electricity expenses while supporting a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.

The July milestone reinforces TPWODL’s commitment to supporting the Government of India’s vision of accelerating rooftop solar adoption and empowering households to become active participants in the country’s clean energy transition.

With increasing consumer awareness, streamlined processes and strengthened field-level implementation, TPWODL continues to scale up rooftop solar adoption across Western Odisha through the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and the Utility-Led Aggregation model, bringing the benefits of clean and affordable energy to more households across the region.