New Delhi: Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, on October 23, 2026, in New Delhi to promote rooftop solar energy adoption across government buildings.
Under the agreement, SECI will facilitate the installation of grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants at MHA buildings across the country under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana. The initiative aims to expand the use of clean energy in government infrastructure and support the adoption of solar power nationwide.
The MoU was signed and exchanged by Ishaan Sharma, Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs, and Manas Ranjan Mishra, Deputy General Manager (Solar) at SECI, representing their respective organisations.
SECI Expands Focus on Rooftop Solar Energy
Over the past year, SECI has increased its focus on distributed renewable energy, particularly rooftop solar projects. Through partnerships with government ministries, departments and public authorities, the organisation has been facilitating the deployment of solar power systems across public infrastructure.
The latest agreement with the Ministry of Home Affairs is part of SECI’s broader efforts to expand rooftop solar installations in government buildings under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
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SECI’s Recent Rooftop Solar and Renewable Energy Agreements
SECI has signed several MoUs with government bodies and public institutions to promote solar energy adoption across India. Key agreements include:
- September 2026: SECI signed an MoU with the Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE) to install a grid-connected rooftop solar system at CMLRE in Kochi under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
- June 2026: SECI and the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL) signed an MoU to facilitate the installation of grid-connected rooftop solar systems on DoSEL buildings across India under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
- February 2026: SECI signed an MoU with the Mumbai Port Authority to deploy solar power across port facilities. The initiative aims to promote cleaner energy use in critical port infrastructure and strengthen cooperation between the renewable energy and maritime sectors.
- January 2026: SECI signed an MoU with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to install grid-connected rooftop solar systems on DGCA buildings nationwide under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. During the same month, SECI also signed an agreement with the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to solarise around 244 municipal buildings across Delhi.
- November 2025: SECI and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) signed an MoU to equip MEA buildings across India with grid-connected rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
- October 2025: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and SECI signed an MoU to develop 300 MW of solar-based renewable energy projects across DRDO campuses nationwide. The initiative aims to establish self-reliant, net-zero campuses at strategic DRDO locations by 2027.
- August 2025: SECI signed an MoU with the Renewable Energy Agency Puducherry to solarise government buildings across the Union Territory.
These partnerships highlight SECI’s efforts to facilitate rooftop solar installations and expand renewable energy deployment across government offices, educational institutions, defence establishments and public infrastructure.
About Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI)
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) is a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India. It plays a key role in implementing the country’s renewable energy programmes and facilitating the development and deployment of solar and other renewable energy projects. SECI also supports the expansion of clean energy through project development, power trading and partnerships with government organisations and other stakeholders.
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