What is PM Surya Ghar Yojana? How can you earn from electricity free scheme, know the method of application
PM Surya Ghar Yojana: The government is running many schemes across the country, in which crores of people are given financial benefits. At present, PM Surya Ghar Yojana is being run in the country in which solar panels are installed in homes. Know everything about this scheme.
PM Surya Ghar Yojana: The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana. The purpose of implementing this scheme across the country is to promote solar energy and provide cheap, green energy to the people. Solar panels are installed on the roof of the houses of the beneficiaries of this scheme. How is the burden of electricity bill reduced with PM Surya Ghar Yojana? How can one earn through this scheme? Today we have brought all the information related to this for you.
What is PM Surya Ghar Yojana?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana (PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana) in February 2024. Under this scheme, the government also installs solar panels on the roof of houses along with free electricity up to 300 units. This gives relief to the public from electricity bills. Under this, subsidy is given for installing solar rooftop on the roof, which is transferred directly to the bank account.
How much subsidy is available?
People are liking the government’s PM Ghar Yojana a lot. Under this scheme, people who install solar panels on the roof of their house are given subsidy for it. If someone installs Solar Rooftop, then the subsidy for it is sent directly to the beneficiary’s account. For this, the government has kept different subsidy amounts. If a solar system of 1 kilowatt capacity is installed, then a subsidy of Rs 30,000 is given on it. At the same time, a subsidy of Rs 60,000 is given for a solar system of 2 kilowatt capacity and a subsidy of Rs 78,000 is given for a solar panel of more than 3 kilowatt capacity.
In another way, you will get 60 percent of the amount spent on installing a 2 kilowatt capacity system. At the same time, 40 percent of the cost is paid in a system of 2 to 3 kilowatt capacity.
PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which has been approved by the Cabinet, is going to be a game changer for bringing sustainable energy solutions to every home. Harnessing solar power, this initiative promises to light up lives without burdening pockets, ensuring a brighter,… https://t.co/kSj0E40Ehf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 29, 2024
How to apply?
To take advantage of this scheme, first go to the portal of Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana. Here choose the option of state and light, after this login by entering your electricity consumer number along with mobile number and email ID. After this, apply for rooftop solar in the form that opens. After filling your complete application, subsidy comes to the account within 30 days.
How many people have benefited so far?
People in many states across the country are showing their interest in this scheme. So far, more than 43,000 solar panels have been installed in Uttar Pradesh alone. According to PIB, 1.30 crore people have registered under this scheme so far. At the same time, more than 1600 installations have been done in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. More than 7 thousand panels have also been installed in Uttarakhand.
India’s journey towards becoming a global leader in green energy is inspiring and impressive. Take a look#WowThisIsAmazing#MyGov
https://t.co/aZTJvrQF5U pic.twitter.com/omvNPYfVlE— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) November 8, 2024
People are earning
The electricity produced from the solar panel can be sold back to the government by the beneficiaries. This means that not only will the electricity bill be zero, but income can also be earned by selling electricity. Suppose a person installs 10 kW solar panels in his house, which produces 50 units of light per day. The average consumption of light in a normal family is 5 to 7 units, according to this, about 43 to 45 units of electricity can be saved every day. If a company pays Rs 7.75 for every unit of saved electricity, then about Rs 340 can be earned in a day.
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