Burla (Odisha): TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Odisha government, has crossed the milestone of 50,000 rooftop solar installations, with cumulative installations reaching 57,282 across its nine-district revenue area in Western Odisha.
The solar installations have been achieved under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and TPWODL’s ULA Model, thereby expanding access to clean energy and supporting India’s transition towards a sustainable energy future.
TPWODL achieved 9,849 rooftop solar installations under the two initiatives in August 2026, the highest ever in a month, surpassing its previous monthly record of 8,298 installations achieved in July 2026.
“Crossing 50,000 rooftop solar installations is a significant milestone in Western Odisha’s clean energy journey. Our record monthly performance reflects growing consumer confidence in rooftop solar and the impact of making clean energy more accessible and affordable. We remain committed to enabling more households to participate in India’s clean energy transition,” said Parveen Verma, Chief Executive Officer, TPWODL.
Bargada and Nuapada are the leading contributors to this surge, recording 10,634 and 10,457 rooftop solar installations, respectively. They are followed by Sundaragada (7,856), Balangir (7,577), Sambalpur (6,574), Kalahandi (6,529), Sonpur (3,529), Jharsuguda (3,148) and Deogada (978).
Under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, eligible consumers can avail financial assistance from the Central and state governments towards rooftop solar installations. A 3kW rooftop solar system costing approximately Rs 2 lakh can attract financial assistance of up to Rs 1.38 lakh, while a 2kW rooftop solar system costing approximately Rs 1.40 lakh can receive assistance of up to Rs 1.10 lakh.
Further, TPWODL has introduced its 1 kW ULA Model, under which eligible households can install rooftop solar by paying only Rs 1,875.
Consumers interested in installing rooftop solar can contact their nearest TPWODL Section Office or the Renewable Energy (RE) Cell at 9078682894 for information, eligibility details and assistance with the installation process.