PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a government scheme that aims to provide free electricity to households in India. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15, 2024. Under the scheme, households will be provided with a subsidy to install solar panels on their roofs. The subsidy will cover up to 40% of the cost of the solar panels. The scheme is expected to benefit 1 crore households across India. It is estimated that the scheme will save the government Rs. 75,000 crore per year in electricity costs.
Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity for households
| Average Monthly Electricity Consumption (units) | Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity | Subsidy Support |
|---|---|---|
| 0-150 | 1-2 kW | ₹ 30,000/- to 60,000/- |
| 150-300 | 2-3 kW | ₹ 60,000/- to 78,000/- |
| > 300 | Above 3 kW | ₹ 78,000/- |
| Power Load | Actual Cost (₹) | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|
| 2KW | 1.5L to 1.6L | ₹ 60,000 |
| 3KW | 1.9L to 2.1L | ₹ 78,000 |
| 4KW | 2.6L to 2.8L | ₹ 78,000 |
| 5KW | 3.1L to 3.3L | ₹ 78,000 |
₹18,000/- per kW for common facilities, including EV charging, up to 500 kW capacity (@3 kW per house) with the upper limit being inclusive of individual rooftop plants installed by individual residents in the GHS/RWA