The central government has launched the ‘Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme‘ for the ‘common people’, in which you can generate electricity yourself by installing ‘solar panels’ on the roof of your house and can also get a ‘hefty’ subsidy from the government.
This scheme is proving to be very beneficial for those who are troubled by the rising prices of electricity and are looking for a permanent solution to it. Become self-reliant for your energy needs and also protect the environment.
Unique feature of the scheme
This scheme of the government has been started especially keeping in mind the ‘common citizens’ so that they can get ‘cheap’, ‘clean’, and ‘all the time’ available ‘energy’. In this, any eligible person can generate electricity himself by installing solar panels on the roof of his house and can get a subsidy of 20% to 50% on the price of the panel directly from the government.
That is, now there is no need to depend on any company to generate electricity and neither is there a need to pay expensive bills yourself. This is a revolutionary step.
How much subsidy is available
If you install a solar panel up to 3 kW, then you can get a subsidy of 40% to 50%. At the same time, if the panel is from 3 kW to 5 kW, then you will be given a subsidy of 20%. This subsidy is directly deducted from the total price of the panel, which makes it easier and cheaper for the common man to install solar. This makes the investment very attractive.
Who can apply for this scheme
Now if you are wondering who can avail the benefits of this scheme, there are some important conditions for it:
Indian Citizenship:- First of all, the applicant must be an Indian citizen.
Age:- He must be at least 18 years of age.
Adequate roof space:- There should be enough free space on the roof of the house, as a 1 (1) kilowatt solar panel requires about 10 square meters of space.
This is a streamlined and inclusive eligibility.
Documents required for application
Some important documents are also required to apply for this scheme, such as:
Aadhaar card
PAN card
Electricity bill
Identity card
Bank passbook
Income certificate
Mobile number
Photo of the roof of the house
Passport size photo
All these documents have to be scanned and uploaded with the online application form. This makes the process easy and digital.
How to apply online
The process of applying online is also very easy:
First of all, you have to visit the website https://solarrooftop.gov.in.
There you have to click on the option of ‘Register Here’ or ‘Apply for Rooftop Solar’. After this, enter your mobile number and electricity connection number and verify the OTP.
Then fill in all the required information in the application form and upload all the documents mentioned above.
After this, you can complete the application process by clicking on the submit button.
It is a simple and efficient application process.
Process after submitting the form
After filling out the form, your application will go to the ‘concerned’ department where they will check your documents and information. If everything is found correct, the application will be approved and then the officials will inspect your house. After the inspection, the process of installing solar panels will be started and you can start generating your electricity at your home in just a few days. It is a fast and effective implementation.