PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (Rooftop Solar Scheme)
Objective: Install rooftop solar systems in 1 crore households to provide 300 units of free electricity per month, promoting clean energy and reducing electricity bills. Budget: ₹75,021 crore; Target: 30 GW residential rooftop solar capacity by FY2027. Launched: February 2024. Key Features: • Central Financial Assistance (CFA) as subsidy: - Up to 2 kW: ₹30,000/kW - 2-3 kW: ₹18,000/kW (for additional capacity) - Max subsidy: ₹78,000 for 3 kW system • Collateral-free loans at 5.75% interest (repo rate plus 0.50 bps) via empanelled banks • National portal (pmsuryaghar.gov.in) for registration, vendor selection, net metering • DISCOMs facilitated installation and net metering within defined timelines • Special provisions for EWS/LIG households Eligibility: Any residential household with a valid electricity connection and suitable rooftop area. December 2025 Milestone: 20,85,514 rooftop solar systems installed benefitting 26,14,446 households. ₹14,771.82 crore CFA disbursed. Gujarat leads with 5,15,052 installations.
- PM Surya Ghar launched February 2024 with ₹75,021 crore budget to install rooftop solar in 1 crore households for 300 units free electricity per month
- Central Financial Assistance: ₹30,000/kW for up to 2 kW, ₹18,000/kW for 2-3 kW additional capacity, maximum subsidy ₹78,000 for 3 kW system
- Collateral-free loans at 5.75% interest (repo rate plus 0.50 bps) via empanelled banks; special provisions for EWS/LIG households
- National portal pmsuryaghar.gov.in for registration, vendor selection, and net metering; DISCOMs facilitate installation
- By December 2025: 20,85,514 rooftop solar systems installed benefitting 26,14,446 households with ₹14,771.82 crore CFA disbursed; Gujarat leads with 5,15,052 installations
What is the Rooftop Solar Scheme under PM Surya Ghar?
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to install rooftop solar in 1 crore households, providing 300 units of free electricity per month, promoting clean energy and reducing electricity bills. It was launched in February 2024.
What is the budget and target of the rooftop solar scheme?
The scheme has a budget of ₹75,021 crore and targets 30 GW residential rooftop solar capacity by FY2027. It is implemented by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy through a national portal.
What Central Financial Assistance is available per kW?
CFA is ₹30,000/kW for systems up to 2 kW and ₹18,000/kW for the additional 2-3 kW capacity. The maximum subsidy is ₹78,000 for a 3 kW system, with collateral-free loans at 5.75% interest (repo rate plus 0.50 bps).
How do households register and get installations done?
Households apply via the national portal pmsuryaghar.gov.in for registration, vendor selection, and net metering. DISCOMs facilitate installation and net metering within defined timelines, with special provisions for EWS and LIG families.
What is the December 2025 milestone for rooftop solar installations?
By December 2025, 20,85,514 rooftop solar systems were installed, benefitting 26,14,446 households, with ₹14,771.82 crore CFA disbursed. Gujarat leads the country with 5,15,052 installations.
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