The Pradhan Mantri Solar Panel Yojana was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15, 2024. If successful, it has the potential to provide free electricity to 1 crore houses from rooftop solar.

The scheme would have a subsidy of up to 40% on its costs of installation, allow for the capture of clean energy, be profitable for around ₹75,000 crore annually to the government, and confirm India's commitment to sustainable and inclusive energy access.

Key Benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Solar Panel Yojana

The Pradhan Mantri Solar Panel Yojana offers a variety of benefits to both the households that participate, as well as the country as a whole:

• 3kW● Free Electricity (for house): Eligible households receive rooftop solar at a substantial subsidy, which will reduce, and in many cases, remove their monthly electricity consumption.
• 3kW● Encouragement of Renewable Energy: It pushes forward the usage of more renewable and clean solar energy, thus influencing a more renewable and sustainable usage of the energy ecosystem.
• 3kW● Lower Carbon Footprint Reduction: The usage of solar will assist India in reducing its carbon footprint, assisting in meeting some of its climate action programs and sustainable development goals.

Households may apply for the subsidy on the National Portal, where they can also choose a vendor to install a rooftop solar system. The National Portal will provide decision-support information such as the appropriate system sizes, a benefits calculator, vendor ratings, and much more useful information.

The following is the eligibility criteria for the Pradhan Mantri Solar Panel Yojana

• 3kW● The applicant must be a citizen of India.
• 3kW● The household must possess a house with a suitable rooftop and reasonable accessibility for the installation of solar panels.
• 3kW● The household must have a valid electricity connection.
• 3kW● The household must not have previously claimed subsidies for solar panel installation or a grid-connected solar-powered system.

Pradhan Mantri Solar Panel Yojana Online Registration: Step-by-Step Guide

• 3kW1. Go to the Official Site: To begin online registration for the Pradhan Mantri Solar Panel Yojana, go to https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
• 3kW2. Key Personal Details: You will need to enter basic personal details, such as your name, address, mobile number, etc.
• 3kW3. Login Using your Login Credentials: You will need to log in to the application dashboard, using your Consumer Number and Mobile Number.
• 3kW4. Apply for Rooftop Solar: Select your DISCOM (electricity provider) and apply for the rooftop solar installation as required by the application form.
• 3kW5. Fill Out and Submit the Document: Fill out the online form carefully regarding your property, electricity connection, rooftop, etc.
• 3kW6. Wait for DISCOM Approval: After submission of your online application, it will be reviewed and approved by the DISCOM of the vicinity.
• 3kW7. Install Solar System: Once approved, through the scheme, facilitate installations of the rooftop solar plant by an empanelled vendor.
• 3kW8. Apply for Net Meter & Certificate: After the installation, apply for net-metering and upload your plant details. After the DISCOM carries out inspection and verification, download your commissioning certificate from the portal.
• 3kW9. Receive Your Subsidy: On the portal, upload your bank account details and a cancelled cheque. Your subsidy, as approved, will be credited directly to your bank account within 30 days.

Impact of the Pradhan Mantri Solar Panel Yojana: Economic, Environmental & Social Benefits

The Pradhan Mantri Solar Panel Yojana promises significant benefits for individual families and the nation as a whole:

• 3kW● Savings and Income for Households: Households can significantly reduce their electricity bills, and they can also earn additional income by selling their surplus electricity to the local DISCOMs. A typical 3-kW rooftop system can generate more than 300 units each month, thereby providing ongoing energy security and possibly a monthly revenue stream. .
• 3kW● Massive Expansion of Solar Capacity: The goal of the scheme is to add 30 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the residential sector, helping India to meet its renewable energy targets.
• 3kW● Environmental Benefits: With rooftop solar installations proposed under this yojana, everything is projected to generate over 1000 billion units (BUs) of clean energy over a 25-year lifetime, and to avoid 720 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions; an important contribution to climate resilience.
• 3kW● Employment Opportunities: The initiative is estimated to generate 17 lakh direct jobs in manufacturing, logistics, sales, installation, and maintenance, contributing to both a new and green growth path as well as rural employment.

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