Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, under which a target of providing up to 300 units of free electricity with a subsidy of Rs 75,000 crore has been set.
Under this, there is a scheme that will benefit 1 crore families. Also, you can benefit by selling the remaining electricity. Apart from this, the central government also provides subsidy under this scheme. If you also want to get the benefit of PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, then you should install solar panels. However, before installing solar panels, you should know some special things in detail. So that you do not face any kind of problem in getting the benefit of the scheme. Let’s know the complete details…
How much does it cost?
If you go for installing solar panels, its cost can vary. It will cost around 90 thousand rupees for 1 kilowatt, around 1.5 lakh rupees for 2 kilowatts and 2 lakh rupees for 3 kilowatts.
Who gets how much subsidy?
If you are planning to install solar panels on the roof of a residential house, you can apply for subsidy under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme. Under this scheme, the subsidy is Rs 18,000 for 1 kW, Rs 30,000 for 2 kW, Rs 78,000 for 3 kW. The load should not exceed 85% to get the subsidy.
Saves on electricity bill in 4 years
Rooftop solar panels are a long-term investment. The total annual savings can be achieved from 1 kW to 120 kWh and the total annual savings per unit from 3 kW solar panels is Rs 30,240. However, if the cost of 3 kW is Rs 2 lakh and the subsidy is Rs 78,000, the cost will be Rs 1.2 lakh. That is, in a total of 4 years, you will be able to save 30 thousand rupees of electricity every year and will be able to cover the entire cost.
How to register for PM Surya Griha Yojana?
Registration has been started for such PM Surya Griha Yojana. Registration has started from the postal department, you can submit an application for PM Surya Yojana through the postal department.
To apply for PM Surya Griha Yojana, you can visit https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in/ or contact the postman in the area. For more details, please visit your nearest post office.
Documents required for PM Surya Griha Yojana registration
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Certificate
- Electricity Bill
- Bank Passbook
- Passport Size Photo
- Ration Card
How to apply for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?
- Register on the portal How to apply for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?
- Register on the portal https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in/: State and Electricity Distribution Company
- Enter your electricity consumer number, mobile number and email address.
- Apply for Rooftop Solar as per the form.
- Once you get approval, install the plant through any registered vendor in your DISCOM.
- Submit member details and apply for net meter.
- After this, a commission certificate will be generated from the portal.
- Then you have to submit bank account details and cancelled cheque through the portal.
- You will get your subsidy in your bank account within 30 days.: State and Electricity Distribution Company
- Enter your electricity consumer number, mobile number and email address.
- Apply for Rooftop Solar as per the form.
- Once you get approval, install the plant through any registered vendor in your DISCOM.
- Submit member details and apply for net meter.
- After this, a commission certificate will be generated from the portal.
- Then you have to submit bank account details and cancelled cheque through the portal.
- You will get your subsidy in your bank account within 30 days.