PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a government scheme that aims to provide free electricity to households in India. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15, 2024. Under the scheme, households will be provided with a subsidy to install solar panels on their roofs. The subsidy will cover up to 40% of the cost of the solar panels. The scheme is expected to benefit 1 crore households across India. It is estimated that the scheme will save the government Rs. 75,000 crore per year in electricity costs.
Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity for households
Rs. 30,000/- per kW up to 2 kW Rs. 18,000/- per kW for additional capacity up to 3 kW Total Subsidy for systems larger than 3 kW capped at Rs 78,000
Average Monthly Electricity Consumption (units) | Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity |
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0-150 | 1 – 2 kW |
150-300 | 2 – 3 kW |
>300 | Above 3 kW |
The benefits of the scheme include
Eligibility
Documents Required
Step-1 : Visit the official website (https://www.pmsuryaghar.gov.in/).
Step-2 : Provide the following details for registration.
Step-3 : Login with Consumer Number & Mobile Number.
Step-4 : Apply for the Rooftop Solar as per the form.
Step-5 : Fill out the online application form.
Step-6 : For financial assistance click on bank loan segment and apply for loan in any of the listed bank on the portal
Step-7 : Feasibility will get auto approval from DISCOM. Please select one of the registered vendors in your DISCOM.
Step-8 : Contact the selected vendor and make the payment to proceed further for Installation and commissioning of the required Solar Power Plant at your residence.
Step-9 : After installation of Solar Power Plant by the vendor, net metering and inspection will be done by DISCOM. They will generate commissioning certificate from the portal.
Step-10 : Once you get the commissioning certificate. Submit the bank account details and a cancelled cheque through the portal. You will receive your subsidy in your bank account within 30 days.
Step-11 : Enjoy the benefits and lifetime savings of electricity costs from your Solar Power Plant.