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.
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/- |
for common facilities including EV Charging up to 500 kw capacity (@ 3 kw per house) with the upper limit being inclusive of individual rooftop plant installed by individual residence in the GHS/RWA
Eligibility
Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna, solar panels are installed in homes to generate electricity and earn extra money from selling surplus power. The Central Government offers significant subsidies directly to people’s bank accounts and provides heavily discounted loans to make solar panel installation affordable. The government subsidy covers up to 40% of the installation costs.
The government plans to install solar panels in 1 crore homes across India under this scheme. This will help the government save approximately 75,000 crore rupees per year on electricity costs.
The Rooftop Solar Yojana, or the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, aims to provide 300 units of free electricity every month to light up one crore households. MYSUN, a leading provider of rooftop solar solutions, is actively participating in this scheme and has already installed solar panels in thousands of homes across India. The objective of this scheme is to reduce the electricity costs of the house by installing rooftop solar panels and using solar energy.
This scheme aims to decrease reliance on traditional energy sources by installing rooftop solar panels in homes and adopting sustainable energy practices. It promotes clean and sustainable energy.