Solar Panel Subsidy: Under the 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana' (Prime Minister's Solar House Free Electricity Scheme), you can avail the benefit of up to 300 units of free electricity and a government subsidy by installing solar panels on your rooftop. Let us look at the details.
PM Surya Ghar Bijli Yojana: If your monthly electricity bill is consistently straining your budget, the Central Government's 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana' could prove highly beneficial for you. Through this scheme, you can use up to 300 units of free electricity every month by installing solar panels on your rooftop. A key feature of this scheme is that the government also provides a subsidy for the installation, significantly reducing your initial costs.
What is the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana was launched in February 2024. The primary objective of this scheme is to install rooftop solar panels on homes. Beneficiaries receive the benefit of up to 300 units of free electricity per month. According to data, over 50 lakh households have already availed the benefits of this scheme.
The government aims to install solar panels in 1 crore (10 million) households. Since solar panels have an estimated lifespan of around 25 years, you can enjoy relief from electricity bills for the long term.
How much subsidy is provided?
The government provides a subsidy of up to ₹78,000 to eligible beneficiaries for installing solar panels.
The subsidy amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
Subsidies worth thousands of crores of rupees have already been disbursed to beneficiaries.
What are the benefits of the scheme?
Significant savings on electricity bills.
Electricity bills for many families could drop to zero.
It promotes clean energy and benefits the environment.
How to apply for the PM Surya Ghar Yojana?
First, visit the official website of the scheme.
Select your state and electricity distribution company (DISCOM). Register by providing your mobile number, electricity consumer number, and other necessary details.
Log in and apply for the rooftop solar installation.
Once the application is approved, get the solar panels installed by an authorized vendor.
After the installation and application process are complete, the subsidy is credited to your bank account.
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