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The central government has taken a major initiative to promote solar energy across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently launched PM Surya Ghar Free Power Scheme, under which free solar rooftop plants will be set up in one crore houses in the country. This scheme is not only beneficial for the environment, but will also help in bringing the electricity bill of common citizens to zero.
What is PM Surya Ghar Yojana?
The purpose of PM Surya Ghar Yojana is to deliver solar energy from house to house. Under this scheme, up to 300 units will be provided free electricity every month. The central government is also giving subsidy up to 60% of the cost of solar plant, so that poor and middle class families can also take advantage of it.
Who will get the benefit?
- The scheme has been launched for poor and middle class families.
- To take advantage of the scheme https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in It is necessary to apply.
- Along with the central government, some state governments also provide additional subsidies.
- The scheme will be implemented by the Ministry of Power and PSU companies like NTPC, NHPC, PFC, PowerGrid etc.
Complete account of subsidy and expenditure
2 kW solar plant:
- Total cost: ₹ 47,000
- Central Government subsidy: ₹ 18,000
- Net Expenditure: ₹ 29,000 (may be reduced by state subsidy)
- Power generation: 4.32 units per day
- Annual Savings: ₹ 5,000 (approx)
4 kW solar plant:
- Need: 200 sqft roof
- Total cost: ₹ 86,000
- Central Government subsidy: ₹ 36,000
- Net Expenditure: ₹ 50,000 or less
- Power generation: 8.64 units per day
- Annual Savings: ₹ 9,460 (approx)
Some important things related to the scheme:
- Up to 300 units of free electricity will be given only to those families who get solar plants set up.
- PSU companies will monitor and all information related to your solar installation will be available on the website and app.
- If you want, you can also take a loan from the bank if you do not want to give the entire amount together.
- There should be enough space on the roof of the house to take advantage of the scheme.
- After applying solar panels, you can also sell electricity and can also have income.
How to apply?
- Go first: PMSURYAGHAR.GOV.IN
- Here you have to register.
- Then the application will have to be sent to Discom (Electricity Supply Company).
- After getting the approval, installation will be done through certified vendors.
- After the installation, the subsidy will be directly transferred to your bank account.
Why is this scheme important?
- Electricity bill drastically cut
- Help in keeping the environment clean
- Self -sufficiency on rising electricity prices in future
- A chance to earn with electricity savings