If you are tired of paying high electricity bills every month, now you can get a permanent solution. The Indian government has launched a scheme called Solar Rooftop Subsidy Yojana. In this scheme, you can install solar panels on your home rooftop and get free electricity. The government also gives subsidy so that more and more people can install solar panels. This not only reduces your electricity bill but also helps the environment by using clean energy.
What is Solar Rooftop Subsidy Yojana?
Solar Rooftop Subsidy Yojana is a government scheme. Under this scheme, you can install solar panels on your house roof and produce your own electricity. The solar system works for more than 20 years. You just need to invest once, and then you get free electricity for many years.
The government gives financial help in the form of subsidy. This means you don’t have to pay the full cost of solar panels. The government pays a part of it to reduce your burden.
Benefits of the Scheme
If you install solar panels at your home, you can reduce your electricity bill by up to 90%. You can also get up to 300 units of electricity free every month. The panels work for a long time and require very little maintenance.
You also get subsidy between 40% and 60% depending on the size of the solar system you install. This makes it more affordable for normal families.
Who Can Apply for This Scheme?
Anyone who is a citizen of India can apply. You must have a valid electricity connection. You also need to have enough space on your rooftop where the solar panels can be installed.
This scheme is mostly for residential customers, not for businesses or industries.
How Much Subsidy Will You Get?
- If you install a system of up to 3 kW, you get 40% subsidy.
- If your system is between 3 kW and 10 kW, then you get 20% subsidy.
- If the system is more than 10 kW, then there is no subsidy.
For example, if the cost of a 3 kW system is ₹1,50,000, then the government gives ₹60,000 as subsidy. You only pay ₹90,000.
Documents Required for Application
To apply online for this scheme, you need these documents:
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- Electricity bill
- Bank passbook
- Photo of your rooftop
- Passport-size photo
- Mobile number
All documents should be clear and updated.
How to Apply Online?
- Visit the official website of the Solar Rooftop Yojana.
- Click on New Consumer Registration.
- Fill in your details and upload your documents.
- After registration, you will get a login ID and password.
- Log in and complete the online application form.
- Submit the form. Your application will go for verification.
- If approved, the subsidy will be given, and installation will begin.