<h1>State ministry reports 2.1 GW solar installed, 165,000 irrigation pumps, rooftop adoption; foreign delegation, ?1,000 crore microgrid interest</h1> The state energy ministry reported installation of over 2.1 GW of solar capacity and accelerated rooftop adoption across residential, industrial and institutional sectors under existing renewable schemes, including distribution of more than 165,000 solar irrigation pumps under a national subsidy programme. Stated targets align with national commitments to expand non-fossil capacity and reach net-zero by 2070. A meeting with a foreign delegation discussing decentralized island-style microgrid models and a proposed INR 1,000 crore foreign investment suggests potential future contracts, project procurement, and cross-border collaboration subject to applicable investment, procurement and regulatory approvals.