PM Surya Ghar Muft
Bijli Yojana

The scheme provides a subsidy of up to 60% of the cost of solar units for systems up to 2kW capacity, and up to 40% of the cost for systems between 2 to 3kW capacity. Households can save up to Rs 15,000 per year on their electricity bills by installing a 3kW solar unit. Households can sell any surplus power they generate back to the electricity distribution companies. The scheme is estimated to save the government around Rs 75 crore per year on electricity costs

• The household must be an Indian citizen.
• The household must own a house with a roof that is suitable for installing solar panels.
• The household must have a valid electricity connection.
• The household must not have availed any other subsidy for solar panels.

To apply for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, you can follow these steps:

• Go to the official website, pmsuryaghar.gov.in
• Register by selecting your state and electricity distribution company
• Enter your electricity consumer number, mobile number, and email
• Log in with your consumer number and mobile number
• Apply for the rooftop solar
• Wait for feasibility approval from the DISCOM
• Choose a registered vendor and the make of the rooftop solar unit you want installed
• Get the plant installed by the vendor
• Submit the plant details and apply for a net meter
• Once the net meter is installed and inspected, a commissioning certificate will be generated from the portal
• Submit your bank account details and a canceled check through the portal.
• You should receive your subsidy in your bank account within 30 days.

To apply for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, follow these steps: Visit the official website. Register by entering your details such as name, Aadhar card number, address, and phone number. Upload the necessary files and complete the registration process.To know more about it, you can click on this link (add link to our blog)

The documents required for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana are: Proof of identity, Proof of address, Electricity bill, Roof ownership certificate, and Bank details.

Yes, a consumer can avail of a loan facility to finance a solar unit under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15, 2024.

Yes, a rooftop solar system can be installed in a rented house.

Only those residing within the country can apply. The scheme prioritizes poor and middle-income families. Your home must have a roof that can accommodate solar panels. A valid connection from your local electricity distribution company (DISCOM) is mandatory.

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a grid-connected rooftop solar program.

Interested individuals can apply for the SBI loan for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana through the bank's official website or designated branches. Applicants must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and provide the necessary documentation, including proof of age, CIBIL score, rooftop rights, roof area compliance, and electricity bill.

As with the initial installation, your relocated solar array will need final inspections from the utility company and permitting office to ensure correct functioning and compliance with regulations. Once approved, you can begin efficiently generating solar electricity at your new address