Now the tension of electricity bill will be over! Install solar panels on your roof and get huge subsidy; Know the method of application:

Utility Desk, New Delhi. Are you also troubled by the huge electricity bills coming every month? The government’s rooftop solar scheme can prove to be a great solution for you. Under this scheme, you can not only generate free electricity for yourself by installing solar panels on the roof of your house, but can also earn by selling the excess electricity to the government.

Experts believe that in the coming times, this scheme will prove to be a game-changer in balancing the household budget of middle class families.

How does this system work?

Solar rooftop system converts sun rays into electricity. It is connected to the main grid of your house through ‘Net Metering’.

Mathematics of Savings: Your house will run on solar during the day. If your panels produce more electricity than needed, it will go into the grid. At night you can draw power from the grid, which will be ‘adjusted’ to the power supplied by you. This will make your monthly bill Zero Can come up to.

How much subsidy will you get from the government?

The government is providing huge financial assistance to make this scheme accessible:

Up to 3 kilowatts (kW): On installation of solar system, a large part of the cost (up to 40%) is recovered in the form of subsidy.

From 3 to 10 kW: The percentage of subsidy for this capacity is slightly lower, but the total savings are much higher.

Low investment: After subsidy, consumers have to bear only a small portion, which is recovered by the electricity savings of 4-5 years.

Complete application process

Installing rooftop solar is now easier than ever:

Online Portal: government official ‘National Portal for Rooftop Solar’ You will have to go to and register.

Contact with DISCOM: You can also get information from your local electricity distribution company.

Survey and Installation: After application, authorized vendors will survey your home and install solar panels. After this a net meter will be installed.

3 big benefits of rooftop solar

Zero electricity bill: Installing a system of the right capacity can almost eliminate your bills.

25 Years Warranty: Solar panels typically last for 25 years, meaning a one-time investment and years of comfort.

Benefits to the environment: Solar energy reduces carbon emissions, which helps fight global warming.

Who can avail the benefits?

This scheme is for all domestic consumers who have their own vacant rooftop (urban or rural). Whether you live in an apartment in Delhi or a village in UP, you are eligible for this scheme.