The Indian government launched PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to boost residential rooftop solar panel installation in 1 Crore households. It aims to help households reduce monthly electricity bills by adopting solar energy. They can get a solar installation subsidy of up to Rs. 78,000 under this scheme.
Benefits of The PM Surya Ghar Scheme
Here are the benefits that you can reap from this scheme:
1) Subsidised Cost of Panel
The Indian government will provide subsidies to households installing on-grid rooftop solar panels. You can reduce the solar panel installation cost by ₹30,000 to ₹78,000.
Here are the subsidies that you can avail based on the capacity of your rooftop solar panel and your monthly electricity needs.
| Solar Capacity | Subsidy |
| 1 KW | ₹30,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 |
| 3 KW or higher | ₹78,000 |
2) Relief from Utility Inflation
The cost of each unit of electricity may increase in the forthcoming years. Without a rooftop solar system, you will have to pay for all the imported units at an inflated cost. However, with a rooftop solar system, you can reduce your import from the grid and pay for fewer units at the increased price.
Eligibility Criteria of PM Surya Ghar Yojana
There are certain eligibility criteria to avail subsidy under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
- You must be an Indian citizen
- The house, roof rights and meter needs to be in your name.
- Ensure that you have not availed solar subsidy earlier.
- You need to apply for an on-grid solar system.
- Solar panels and cells need to be manufactured in India indicated by the DCR or domestic content requirement mark.
- The modules need to be ALMM-listed.
- The solar vendors you select should be empanelled at your DISCOM.
Application Process to Avail Subsidy
Following the step-by-step application process can help you avail subsidy seamlessly. Here are the steps to apply for the scheme.
Step 1:
Visit the National Portal For PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana And Click On ‘Apply For Rooftop Solar’. If you are a first-time visitor to the portal, you need to register yourself before proceeding. You need to select your state, district, and DISCOM before entering your consumer number and mobile number to complete the registration process.
Step 2:
Log in to the portal with your mobile number once you complete the registration process and apply for the scheme. You need to wait for feasibility approval by your DISCOM to install the solar plant.
Step 3:
Once you receive the feasibility approval, connect with DISCOM-empanelled vendors to install your solar plant. The next process includes submitting plant details on the portal and applying for a net meter.
Step 4:
After the solar net metering and inspection by your DISCOM, the national portal will generate a commissioning certificate.
Step 5:
Submit your bank details and a cancelled cheque on the portal to receive the subsidy. You may expect the subsidy in your bank account within 30 days of submitting the bank details on the portal.
Documents Required to Apply for The Scheme
You will require the following documents to apply for the scheme.
- Proof of Address such as voter card, Aadhar card and driving license
- Proof of identity such as PAN card, voter card, and Aadhar card
- Property ownership proof along with roof rights
- Previous electricity bills in your name
How to Connect with DISCOM-Empanelled Installer?
The Indian Government provides subsidies to households when they install home rooftop solar panels from DISCOM-empanelled solar installers. Further, the DISCOM needs to be registered with the MNRE or the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
You can find DISCOM-empanelled solar vendors near you with multiple free vendor-customer connecting platforms like Das Energie Private Limited. The platform connects you with different solar installers registered with your DISCOM. You can compare the quotations you receive and select one of the DISCOM-empanelled solar installation partners of Das Energie.
Connecting with DISCOM-empanelled solar installers can help you get a solar panel installation subsidy of Rs. 30,000, Rs. 60,000 and Rs. 78,000 for solar panel capacities of 1 kW, 2 kW, 3 kW or more. This will reduce your total installation cost of home rooftop solar systems.
If you are a homeowner, install a home solar system after applying for PM Surya Ghar Yojana to reduce your monthly electricity bills. Further, you can get the subsidy by choosing DCR-marked solar panels and following all other eligibility requirements as mentioned in this blog.
