India Eyes 100 GW Rooftop Solar by 2030 as EV Charging Integration Gains Momentum

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October 22, 2025

India Eyes 100 GW Rooftop Solar by 2030 as EV Charging Integration Gains Momentum

As rooftop solar gains renewed policy focus, India is preparing a roadmap to scale rooftop capacity to 100 GW by 2030, with a concerted push to integrate EV charging infrastructure into new and retrofitted rooftop installations.

India's rooftop solar sector is entering a decisive new phase as policymakers, utilities and private developers collaborate to integrate rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems with electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations across residential and commercial buildings. Officials familiar with ongoing consultations told SolSetu News Desk that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is preparing a roadmap to push rooftop capacity from the current ~13 GW to 100 GW by 2030, with around 20% of new installations expected to support EV charging.

The plan promotes solar-ready buildings — rooftops designed to host both PV arrays and dedicated EV sockets powered through on-site storage or smart meters. By decentralising generation and enabling local charging, the initiative aims to reduce grid stress during peak charging windows and boost energy resilience.

Key points
  • Target: 100 GW rooftop solar by 2030, with ~20% supporting EV charging.
  • State utilities in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Delhi and Goa are piloting "dual-use rooftop permits".
  • Financing: major public-sector banks evaluating dedicated loan lines for combined Solar+EV packages.
  • Policy gaps: net-metering and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) rules need updates; battery recycling policy pending.

Industry participants described several prototype packages — compact rooftop arrays paired with 5–10 kWh batteries and smart chargers — that enable daytime charging and evening peak-shaving. For multi-tenant buildings, community solar models with shared EV-charging bays are gaining traction.

"The next frontier isn't just producing solar power — it's using it smartly for mobility," said a senior MNRE official. "Rooftop + EV hubs are the future micro-grids of India."

Analysts estimate that a typical 2 kW rooftop array, under good sunlight conditions, can enable roughly 80–100 km of EV travel daily, depending on vehicle efficiency and charging patterns. Start-ups in Pune, Hyderabad and Noida are already marketing plug-and-play rooftop+charger kits for homeowners.

However, several hurdles remain. Current net-metering frameworks in many states do not explicitly allow vehicle-to-grid feedback. Moreover, the economics of battery sizing for residential installations and end-of-life battery recycling regulations require clearer direction from the central government.

To address storage and recycling challenges, stakeholders expect the launch of an updated National Energy Storage Mission 2.0 and strengthened circular-economy rules for lithium-ion batteries in 2026.

As India accelerates toward its 500 GW non-fossil energy target, the convergence of rooftop solar, storage and e-mobility could form a critical pillar of the country's decarbonisation strategy — and create a large market opportunity for rooftop vendors, installers and EV charger manufacturers.

Last updated: October 22, 2025 | Category: Solar News / EV Integration
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