About Surya Ghar
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijlee Yojana is a Central Scheme that aims to provide free electricity to one crore households in India, who opt to install roof top solar electricity unit. The households will be able to get 300 units of electricity free every month. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on February 29th, with an outlay of Rs.75,021 crore.
How does PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijlee Yojana work?
The scheme provides for a subsidy of 60% of the solar unit cost for systems up to 2 kW capacity and 40 percent of additional system cost for systems between 2 to 3 kW capacity. The subsidy has been capped at 3 kW capacity. At current benchmark prices, this will mean Rs 30,000 subsidy for 1 kW system, Rs 60,000 for 2 kW systems and Rs 78,000 for 3 kW systems or higher.
Subsidy for residential households
Rs. 30,000/- per kW up to 2 kW Rs. 18,000/- per kW for additional capacity up to 3 kW Total Subsidy for systems larger than 3 kW capped at Rs 78,000
| Average Monthly Electricity Consumption (units) | Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity |
|---|---|
| 0-150 | 1–2 kW |
| 150-300 | 2–3 kW |
| >300 | Above 3 kW |
Subsidy for Group Housing Society/ Resident Welfare Association (GHS/RWA)
Rs. 18,000 per kW for common facilities, including EV charging, up to 500kW capacity (@3 kW per house) with the upper limit being inclusive of individual rooftop plants installed by individual residents in the GHS/RWA.
