PM Surya Ghar Yojana Overview:

The Indian government’s recent initiative, PM Surya Ghar Yojana, also known as the Free Electricity Scheme, aims to provide free electricity to one crore households through rooftop solar power systems. Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched the scheme, named ‘PM Surya Ghar: Free Electricity Scheme,’ offering free electricity up to 300 units every month, as he discussed it on the social media platform ‘X.’

Application Process for PM Surya Ghar Yojana:

1. Initiate the registration process.
2. Select your state and electricity distribution company.
3. Input your electricity customer number, email ID, and mobile number.
4. Log in with your mobile number and customer number, then apply for rooftop solar installation.
5. Once approved, engage registered vendors in your distribution company for the installation.
6. Submit information about the installed solar power system and apply for a net meter.
7. After DISCOM inspection and net meter installation, generate your commissioning certificate from the portal.
8. Provide bank account details and a canceled cheque on the portal.
9. Receive the subsidy in your bank account within 30 days.

Objectives of Rooftop Solar Yojana/PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

The Rooftop Solar Yojana, or the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, aims to provide 300 units of free electricity every month to light up one crore households. The objective of this scheme is to reduce the electricity costs of the house by installing rooftop solar panels and using solar energy.

This scheme aims to decrease dependency on traditional energy sources by installing rooftop solar panels in houses and moving towards sustainable energy practices. It pushes for clean and sustainable energy.

Benefits of Rooftop Solar Scheme/PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

• Savings of up to Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 18,000 crores annually from free solar electricity and selling the surplus power to the distribution companies for charging electric vehicles
• Charging of electric vehicles
• Entrepreneurship opportunities for many vendors for the supply and installation of solar panels
• Employment opportunities for the youth with technical skills in the installation, manufacturing and maintenance of solar panels
• Reduction of electricity costs for the government.
• Increased use of renewable energy.
• Reduction in carbon emissions.

Eligibility Criteria for Rooftop Solar Scheme

• Applicants should be residents of India
• Applicants should belong to poor and middle-income households
• Applicants should have their own residence with a roof suitable for installing solar panels.
• Applicants must have a valid electricity connection.
• Applicants should not have availed of any other subsidy for solar panels.

• Rooftop Solar/PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Installation Process

  Photovoltaic panels, also known as rooftop solar panels, are installed on the roofs of houses or buildings and connected to the central power supply unit. This installation decreases reliance on grid-connected electricity, leading to cost savings.

  The entire process is more financially sound via Net Metering, where any surplus energy or electricity generated by the solar panels is sold to the electricity distribution companies for a reasonable amount. Thus, it substantially reduces overall electricity bills by balancing what is consumed and what is contributed.

  How to Apply for Rooftop Solar Scheme/PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?

  Below are the steps to apply for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana:

  Step 1: Visit the official website of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

  Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply for Rooftop Solar’ button available on the left-hand side of the homepage.

  Step 3: Click on ‘Registration’ and select the state, district, and electricity distribution company, enter your customer account number, and click on ‘Next’.

  Step 4: Enter your mobile number and email, and click on ‘Proceed’.

  Step 5: Enter the required details on the ‘Apply for Rooftop Solar Installation’ form, upload the documents and click on the ‘Final Submission’ button to submit the form.

  Step 6: After applying for Rooftop Solar, wait for the feasibility approval from DISCOM. Once the feasibility approval gets approved, install the plant through a registered vendor in your DISCOM. You can find the registered vendor near your house by clicking here and entering your state on the search bar of the page.

  Step 7: Submit the plant details and apply for a net meter after the installation is over.

  Step 8: After the installation of the net meter and DISCOM inspection, they will generate a commissioning certificate from the portal.

  Step 9: Once you get the commissioning report, submit your bank account details and a cancelled cheque by logging into the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana portal. You will receive the subsidy in your bank account within 30 days.

  Documents Required for Rooftop Solar Scheme

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