Get a property tax rebate for installing solar panels; find out how to get the subsidy and get answers to all your questions..

If you are troubled by monthly electricity bills, installing solar panels could be a beneficial option for you. Installing solar panels reduces electricity costs and also makes you eligible for government subsidies. Additionally, in certain cities in Uttar Pradesh, residents installing solar panels under the central government's 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana' (PM Solar Home Free Electricity Scheme) are receiving property tax rebates. Thus, this scheme offers an easy way to reduce household expenses.

**Property Tax Rebate on Solar Panel Installation**
The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation has launched a special initiative to promote solar energy. According to UPNEDA, residents who install solar panels on their rooftops will receive a 10% rebate on property tax. This means that alongside lower electricity bills, the annual tax burden will also decrease. Various schemes are also being implemented in other cities across the state to promote solar energy.

**What Will It Cost for Your Home?**
According to J.V.N. Subramanyam, Joint Secretary at the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, a 3-kilowatt solar system is generally considered sufficient for the needs of an average family. Installing this system can cost up to approximately ₹1.60 lakh. However, the actual out-of-pocket expense is significantly reduced after accounting for the government subsidy.

**How ​​Much Subsidy Is Available?**
According to the Joint Secretary, a subsidy of up to ₹78,000 is available for a 3-kilowatt solar system. This amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account.

**How ​​to Apply?**
You can apply online to have solar panels installed. To do so:

First, register on the 'PM Surya Ghar' portal at pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
Next, upload necessary documents such as your electricity bill and identity proof.
Then, select a vendor of your choice from the list of registered vendors available on the portal.
Typically, the solar panels are installed within 15 to 20 days. Following this, the DISCOM team conducts an inspection, and upon approval, the subsidy is credited directly to the account.

How to get complete information
If you are unsure about how to get solar panels installed, the subsidy amount, the required documents, or are facing issues with the application process, an official number has been issued for assistance. You can obtain full details by giving a missed call to 98881 01912. A missed call to this number will provide you with answers to all essential questions regarding the scheme, subsidy, application process, and solar panel installation.

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