World Bank commits $890 million to India rooftop solar expansion

The World Bank is funding India's PM Surya Ghar initiative to expand distributed residential solar capacity, part of broader South Asian clean energy support announced alongside Pakistan financing.

First covered Jul 10, 2026 · 8:54 AM PT · 2 articles

World Bank commits $890 million to India rooftop solar expansion — Image via pv-tech.org

Coverage

3h CleanTechnica World Bank Funds More Rooftop Solar in India, Clean Energy in Pakistan — I assume it’s no coincidence the World Bank made announcements of new support for clean energy in both India and Pakistan on the same day.

14h PV Tech World Bank commits US$890 million to support India’s rooftop solar expansion — The financing will support the Government of India’s PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSMGBY) initiative.

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saurenergy.com World Bank Approves $890 Million for India's PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar Programme

newkerala.com World Bank $890M for India Solar Rooftop Program

thenorthlines.com World Bank Approves $890 Million to Power India's Rooftop Solar Revolution - Northlines

Appeared in: 2026-07-11 (#1)

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