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The Union Finance Ministry said that schemes like PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme are encouraging common citizens and their families. The Government of India has approved 'PM Surya Ghar: Free Electricity Scheme' on February 29, 2024 to increase the share of solar rooftop capacity and empower households to generate their own electricity. The outlay of this scheme is Rs 75,021 crore and it is to be implemented by the financial year 2026-27.
The scheme will be implemented by the National Program Implementation Agency (NPIA) at the national level and State Implementing Agencies (SIAs) at the state level. Under this scheme, Discoms will have to take several facilitative measures to promote rooftop solar in their respective areas, such as availability of net meters, timely inspection and commissioning of installations, vendor registration and management, provision of solar energy to government buildings. Ways to fill.
What is PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme?
– Solar panels will be installed on the roof of the house.
– Up to 300 units of electricity will be available.
– The government will give subsidy on the cost of installing panels.
How does PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme work?
Under this scheme, 60 percent subsidy will be available on installation of solar units up to 2 kilowatts. For systems ranging from 2 kW to 3 kW, subsidy of 40 percent of the additional system cost will be given. However, the subsidy has been limited to 3 kW.
As per the current benchmark prices, this means a subsidy of Rs 30,000 for a 1 kW system, Rs 60,000 for a 2 kW system and Rs 78,000 for a 3 kW or more system. Subsidy will also be available from the state government.
For example, if you get a one kilowatt connection, you will have to spend Rs 65,000. In this, the central government will give a subsidy of Rs 3000 and the state government will give a subsidy of Rs 15,000.
Who can apply for PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme?
– Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
– The house should have a suitable roof for installing solar panels.
– The family must have a valid electricity connection.
– The household must not have availed any other subsidy for solar panels.
– Your annual income should not exceed Rs 1.5 lakh.
How to apply for PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme?
– First of all the consumer has to register on the national portal.
– Select your state and discom.
– You can get information like system size, profit calculator, seller rating.
– They can select the vendor and the design of the solar unit to be installed on the rooftop.