Gandhinagar, Oct. 5 -- Gujarat is expanding its clean-energy programme by installing grid-connected rooftop solar systems across government buildings, with the state targeting 15,000 additional buildings during the current financial year, Climate Change Minister Arjun Modhwadia said.

The programme, implemented by the Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) under the Climate Change Department since 2011-12, aims to increase renewable energy adoption, reduce dependence on conventional sources of electricity and lower power expenditure for government offices.

According to the state government, 1,377 government buildings were equipped with rooftop solar systems during 2025-26, adding 17.1 MW of renewable energy capacity. With this expansio...