PM Surya Ghar Yojana: During the cold winter months, the demand for geysers and heaters rises significantly. Conversely, in the sweltering summer heat, people find it hard to manage without air conditioners and refrigerators. At the same time, the anxiety over escalating electricity bills remains a persistent issue. Fortunately, a government initiative has eased the burden of these hefty bills. We’re referring to the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, which has alleviated the stress of electricity costs. As per government reports, since its launch in February 2024, over 2.6 million families have waved goodbye to their high electricity expenses, bringing their bills down to zero.
Government target: 1 crore homes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in February 2024, presenting a significant benefit to the citizens, particularly those concerned about soaring electricity costs. This initiative aims to install solar panels in 1 crore homes by 2027, and it has garnered a positive response since it began.
The advantages provided by this scheme, one of the key initiatives of the Modi administration, are contributing to its growing popularity. While the PM Surya Ghar Yojana offers 300 units of free electricity, the government also extends a generous subsidy of up to Rs 78,000 for the installation of solar panels on residential rooftops.
So far, 25 lakh homes have been powered up
If we trust government sources, by embracing the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, more than 26 lakh families across the nation have bid farewell to high electricity bills. With a robust subsidy of up to Rs 78,000 provided through PM Surya Ghar, solar panels are illuminating these numerous homes throughout India, thus delivering relief, savings, and clean energy all at once. The number of beneficiaries enjoying Zero Electricity Bills through this scheme is steadily on the rise.
Under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, you can use abundant electricity with ‘zero electricity bills’ for more than two decades by investing just once. In fact, the solar panels installed on rooftops under this government scheme typically have an estimated lifespan of around 25 years. You can install them under the scheme based on your consumption.
Government is giving free electricity and heavy subsidy
Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme, while 300 units of free electricity is given by the government, under this scheme, government subsidy is also available on installation of solar panels. The government is giving subsidy of Rs 30-60 thousand on installation of 1-2 kilowatt solar panel suitable for consumption of 0-150 units, 2-3 kilowatt required for consumption of 150-300 units of electricity or Rs 60-78 thousand on panel of more than three kilowatt.
How to apply?
- Go to the website https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
- Select the option ‘Apply for Rooftop Solar’ on the homepage.
- On the new page, select your state and electricity distribution company.
- After this enter electricity consumer number, mobile number and email.
- Login by entering consumer number and mobile on the new page.
- Now the form will open, where apply for RTS panel as per the guidelines.
- After this process you will get feasibility approval.
- After this you will be able to get the plant installed from a vendor registered with your DISCOM.
- After installation, you will have to apply for net meter along with plant details.
- Commissioning certificate will be issued after the meter is installed and inspected by DISCOM.
- Once it is issued, you will provide bank account details and cancelled cheque through the portal, in which the subsidy will be credited.