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PM Surya Ghar Scheme

Context

India's rooftop solar potential is beginning to see more substantial progress, thanks to the PM Surya Ghar scheme, which aims to empower households with solar energy.

Progress So Far:

5 Lakh Installations: As of January 2025, 8.5 lakh households have benefited from rooftop solar installations, with the official target of one crore installations in sight within the next two to three years.
Subsidy Structure: The scheme offers subsidies of up to 60% for systems up to 2 kW capacity and 40% for systems between 2 kW and 3 kW, capped at 3 kW. These subsidies have significantly lowered the upfront costs for many households.

India’s Renewable Energy Landscape:

India is aiming to add 50 GW of renewable capacity annually.
Over the last decade, India’s renewable energy capacity has expanded by an astonishing 200%, growing from 52 GW in 2014 to 220 GW today.
The cost of solar energy has also dramatically decreased, making it more affordable and accessible:
- In 2010-11, the tariff for grid-connected solar was Rs 10.95 per unit.
- In 2024, it dropped to Rs 2.15 per unit, positioning India as a global leader in affordable renewable energy.

Fact Box:

PM Surya Ghar Scheme

Launched in: 2014
The scheme focuses on providing free electricity to one crore households through the installation of rooftop solar panels and empower residential households to generate their own electricity.
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Implemented Agency:
- National programme Implementation Agency (NPIA) at the National level
- State Implementation Agencies (SIAs) at the state level
  - The Distribution Utility (DISCOMs or Power/Energy Departments, as the case may be) shall be the State Implementation Agencies (SIA) at the State/UT level.
Eligibility: Indian citizens, homeowners, valid electricity connection, no prior solar subsidy
Under the scheme, the DISCOMs shall be required to put in place several facilitative measures for promotion of rooftop solar in their respective areas such as availability of net meters, timely inspection and commissioning of installations, vendor registration and management, interdepartmental convergence for solarizing government building etc.
Subsidy: The PM Surya Ghar scheme provides significant financial assistance:
- 60% subsidy for a 2 kW system
- 40% subsidy for systems between 2 kW and 3 kW. This subsidy can amount to up to ?78,000 for higher-capacity systems, making rooftop solar an attractive option for many households.

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GS Analyst: Daily Current Affairs

30th January 2025 (8 Topics)

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PM Surya Ghar Scheme

Progress So Far:

India’s Renewable Energy Landscape:

Fact Box:

Still Have Questions?

GS Analyst: Daily Current Affairs

PM Surya Ghar Scheme

Progress So Far:

India’s Renewable Energy Landscape:

Fact Box:

Still Have Questions?

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