Karnataka has emerged as the best State for setting up rooftop solar projects, according to the State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index (SARAL), released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Telangana, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh come next in the ranking, and all four have been graded A++.

“The steps taken by the better performing States will be circulated among all other States so that they can emulate the adopted models. The reforms in the tariff policy will also ensure that customers as incentivised for setting up rooftop solar projects,” Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy (Independent Charge) RK Singh said here.

Jammu and Kashmir has been ranked last. This rating has been designed collaboratively by MNRE, Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF), Assocham and Ernst & Young). The State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index currently captures robustness of policy framework, implementation environment, investment climate, consumer experience and business ecosystem.