By PTI | New Delhi
Installation of rooftop solar power systems has crossed 30 lakh households since February 2024 under the central government’s PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, Union minister Pralhad Joshi said on Monday.
It has been estimated that rooftop solar systems in 1 crore households may produce renewable electricity of 1,000 billion units, which may result in a reduction of 720 million tonnes of CO2 emission during the 25 years of lifetime of these systems, Joshi, the New & Renewable Energy Minister, said.
“A proud milestone in India’s CleanEnergy journey, 30 lakh households across the nation are now empowered with rooftop solar under the PMSuryaGhar, turning sunlight into savings and sustainability,” Joshi said in a post on X.
From reducing electricity bills to strengthening energy security, this achievement reflects the scale and speed of India’s green transformation under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he added.
The government launched the scheme in February 2024 with a target of installing rooftop solar systems in one crore households by 2026-27 across the country.
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a government scheme that aims to provide free electricity to households in India. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15, 2024.
Under the scheme, households are expected to be provided with a subsidy to install solar panels on their roofs. The subsidy will cover up to 40% of the cost of the solar panels. The scheme is expected to benefit 1 crore households across India.
It is estimated that the scheme will save the government Rs. 75,000 crore per year in electricity costs.
