PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: A gift for 2.30 lakh families in Delhi! A 3 kW solar panel will be installed on the rooftop for free..
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: There is welcome news for lakhs of electricity consumers in the national capital, Delhi. The Delhi government has approved a plan to install rooftop solar panels with a capacity of three kilowatts on 2.30 lakh households across the capital. Notably, eligible families will not have to spend any money upfront for this; the scheme includes provisions for subsidies from both the Central and Delhi governments. The government will also oversee the installation of the solar systems.
Under the 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana,' the Central Government will provide a subsidy of ₹78,000. This decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Minister. The government aims to install solar systems on the rooftops of all eligible households by March 2027 and has directed the concerned departments to expedite the process.
**Benefits for households consuming up to 400 units of electricity**
Families with an average monthly electricity consumption of up to 400 units are expected to benefit the most from this scheme. A three-kilowatt rooftop solar system will generate enough electricity to meet a significant portion of household needs, likely reducing electricity expenses for these families. The government's objective goes beyond merely lowering electricity bills; it aims to make Delhi households self-reliant in power generation. This means that a household with a rooftop solar panel will be able to generate its own electricity and use it according to its requirements.
**Provision for a subsidy of up to ₹78,000**
Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the Central Government provides a subsidy of up to ₹78,000 for installing solar systems. Additionally, the Delhi government will arrange for a capital subsidy of up to ₹78,000. Consequently, eligible consumers will not have to bear the financial burden of a high upfront cost to install the solar system.
According to the 'PM Surya Ghar' scheme, the government will also handle the installation work. A roadmap has been prepared to complete this ambitious scheme within a set timeframe. Under this initiative, the target is to install solar systems on the rooftops of 230,000 eligible households by March 2027.
**No upfront payment required to avail benefits**
According to a report by 'Amar Ujala', a key feature of this scheme is that consumers will not be required to pay any advance amount to have the solar system installed. The government will facilitate the entire process and oversee the installation in eligible households. Furthermore, the state government has committed to covering any gap between the total cost of the solar system and the available subsidy. This will make it easier for ordinary families to avail the benefits of the scheme.
**Aiming to turn homes into electricity producers**
The Delhi government states that the objective of the scheme goes beyond merely reducing electricity bills; it also aims to transform households into producers of clean energy. Rooftop solar installations will reduce reliance on conventional electricity and boost the utilization of solar energy. In the long run, this could help alleviate the strain on electricity demand and conventional energy sources. Additionally, this move is considered significant in the effort to curb pollution and carbon emissions in Delhi.
**Preparations to complete by March 2027**
The government has initiated preparations for the rapid implementation of the 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana'. The target is to install solar systems on the rooftops of 230,000 eligible households by March 2027, with the process being advanced at the departmental level. This initiative is expected to provide long-term relief on electricity expenses for a large number of families in Delhi. It could prove particularly beneficial for households with moderate to low electricity consumption by easing the burden on their domestic budgets.
**Increased adoption of rooftop solar in Delhi**
Utilizing residential rooftops for solar energy generation in a major city like Delhi is viewed as a significant shift in the government's energy policy. If solar systems are installed across 230,000 households, it will substantially increase the share of clean and renewable energy in the capital. The government claims that this initiative will play a crucial role in advancing Delhi's renewable energy sector while also providing relief to the general public from rising electricity costs. The process of enrolling eligible families in the scheme and installing the systems is expected to accelerate in the coming months. Consumers are not required to make] any kind of advance payment for the installation of solar panels...
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