The central government’s PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana has brought a great opportunity for you. Under this scheme, you can not only make the electricity bill zero by installing solar panels on your roof, but can also earn a good amount every month by selling excess electricity. If your roof is empty and gets sunlight throughout the day, then it can prove to be a double profit deal for you. This scheme will also help you to become self-reliant and save the environment.
How to earn money and get free electricity from the PM Suryaghar Yojana
This scheme is for all those whose roof gets enough sunlight and who are troubled by the rising cost of electricity. Let’s understand how it works:
Electricity for your use
First of all, you can use the electricity generated by the solar panels installed in your house for the needs of your house. This will reduce your electricity bill and can be absolutely zero at one level.
Earning by selling excess electricity
If your solar panels generate more electricity than your home needs, you can sell this excess electricity to the electricity department. For this, a net meter is installed, which records how much electricity you send to the grid and how much you take from the grid. Every month, you get paid according to the units of electricity you use. This becomes a regular source of income for you.
You will get a bumper subsidy and technical help from the government
The biggest attraction of PM Suryaghar Yojana is that you do not have to bear the entire cost of installing solar panels yourself. Under this scheme, the Government of India provides a huge subsidy for installing solar panels on the roof of your house. Along with this, you also get the necessary technical assistance, which makes it easier to install and run the solar system. This subsidy significantly reduces the initial cost of installing solar panels, making it more accessible to the common people.
How to apply for PM Suryaghar Yojana
To avail of this wonderful scheme, you have to follow a simple process:
First of all, you have to visit the official website of the scheme, pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
On the website, you will find the option of ‘Register’ or ‘Register Here’. Click on it.
In the registration form, you have to fill in your basic information, like your state, district, electricity distribution company (DISCOM), consumer account number, etc.
An OTP (one-time password) will come to your registered mobile number. Enter it to complete the verification process.
Next, you have to fill in the details related to your solar panel system, such as how many kilowatts (kW) of system you want to install. Upload the required documents (like a copy of the electricity bill) and submit the application.
After applying, you have to contact your DISCOM (electricity distribution company). They will begin the process of replacing your meter with a net meter. A net meter is a device that keeps a record of both the electricity you generate and send to the grid, as well as the electricity you draw from the grid.
Once your application is approved and the net meter is installed, the solar panel system will be installed on the roof of your house. After this, the electricity department officials will inspect it.
After all the processes are completed, you can use free electricity for years without any maintenance, and also earn by selling excess electricity.