The government Saturday informed the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly that 3,879 government buildings have been solarized, contributing to a total installed capacity of 28,676 kW. Additionally, under various renewable energy schemes, 75 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar power plants have been set up across different districts.
According to official data, the highest installations in the government sector were recorded in Jammu (14,523 kW), Stranger (7,461 kW), and Reasi (3,676 kW). In the domestic and institutional sector, 5,844 buildings have been solarized, adding a capacity of 34,198.36 kW, with Jammu (23,028.13 kW), Stranger (8,516.81 kW), and Basanulla (548 kW) leading the installations.
The government highlighted that these solar projects were implemented under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) schemes to promote sustainable energy solutions in the region. However, large-scale solar projects have faced challenges due to the region’s difficult topography.
Officials stated that efforts are underway to further expand solar energy infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir to reduce dependence on conventional power sources and enhance energy sustainability.
