PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Achieves 10 Lakh Rooftop Solar Installations

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar initiative, has achieved a historic milestone with 10 lakh installations. Launched in February last year, this scheme is rapidly reshaping the country’s energy landscape. Under the initiative, over 4,770 crore rupees has also been disbursed as subsidies to over six lakh beneficiaries. Chandigarh and Daman & Diu have achieved 100 percent of their government building rooftop solar targets, leading the nation in clean energy adoption. States like Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu are also performing well, contributing significantly to the overall installation figures. Households can access collateral-free, low-interest loans at around 7 percent interest for the installation of residential rooftop solar systems up to 3 kilowatts. Installing rooftop solar systems helps in reducing electricity bills. Additionally, users can earn extra income by selling surplus power generated by their rooftop solar systems to DISCOMs. For instance, a 3-kW system can generate over 300 units per month on average, providing a reliable source of energy and potential revenue.