PM – Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana


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Details

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.

Benefits

Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity for households

Subsidy for residential households

Rs. 30,000/- per kW up to 2 kW Rs. 60,000/- 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
0-150 1 – 2 kW
150-300 2 – 3 kW
>300 Above 3 kW

The benefits of the scheme include

  • Free electricity for households.
  • Government electricity cost reduction
  • Increased use of renewable energy.
  • Reduced carbon emissions.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be an Indian citizen
  • The household must own a residence with a roof structure suitable for the installation of solar panels.
  • A valid and active electricity connection at the property is required.
  • The household should not have previously claimed any government subsidy for solar panel installation under other schemes.

Documents Required

  • Proof of identity.
  • Proof of address.
  • Electricity bill.
  • Roof ownership certificate.

Application Process

Online

Step-1 : Visit the official website (https://www.pmsuryaghar.gov.in/).

Step-2 : Provide the following details for registration.

  • - Select your State
  • - Select your Electricity Distribution Company
  • - Enter your Electricity Consumer Number
  • - Enter Mobile Number
  • - Enter Email
  • - Please follow as per the direction from the portal.

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.

PM-KUSUM Scheme

Taking the flagship Government program to farmers in the country PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) Scheme, has been launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for setting up subsidized solar pumps and distributed solar power plants across the country. It is one of the biggest initiatives in the world to provide clean energy to more than 3.5 million farmers across India.

Dalmia solar is delighted to be an empanelled agency under the PM-KUSUM scheme to help our farmers with their irrigation needs even in the most remote corners of the country and assure a steady income for them at all times.