On 25th June 2023, In India, the (SBPDCL) announced a target to increase solar power generation by up to 10 megawatts (MW) under the Grid Connected Rooftop Scheme by the end of December 2023. Approximately 4,439 domestic consumers have already applied for the installation of rooftop solar panels.

In India, the Bihar state energy minister announced that the state has ample potential in solar energy and that consumers should take advantage of the Grid Connected Rooftop Scheme. "Embracing clean energy in every household in Bihar is expected to contribute to achieving the goal of zero carbon emission by the end of 2070

Additionally, the principal secretary in the energy department, stated that Currently, The South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL) has installed solar panels in the houses of 513 consumers out of the 4,439 applicants. Each installed solar panel has the capacity to produce over 2MW of electricity. The prescribed fee for installing solar panels has been submitted by 731 consumers. The company has directed its assistant engineers to promptly conduct surveys and verify the technical feasibility of the remaining consumers' premises."

Also, the SBPDCL encouraged consumers whose premises have been surveyed and technically approved to visit the distribution company's office, complete the net metering agreement, and submit the necessary fees for solar panel installation.  Furthermore, the principal secretary said that both central and state governments were providing separate grants under the Grid Connected Rooftop Scheme.

Managing director of the South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL), hoped that Bihar state in India is expected to become a hub of clean energy. Because consumers have shown interest in the scheme. Also, planned to install 10MW of solar panels by the end of 2023. The company has received applications for installing solar panels totalling 14.5MW.

In the Union Budget 2022-23, the government allocated USD 2.57 billion for a PLI scheme to boost the manufacturing of high-efficiency solar modules. Globally, India ranks fourth in renewable energy capacity and wind power and fifth in solar power capacity. Also, rising foreign investment in the renewable sector such as the USD 75 billion investment from the United Arab Emirates is expected to promote further investments in the country.