Produced by: BT Desk
It is a scheme that will involve installing solar power systems at rooftops for residential consumers. You get subsidy. The scheme will not only help cut your power bills but also bolster India’s goal of becoming self-reliant in energy sector.
A consumer can avail of benefits of the scheme through DISCOM tendered projects or through the National Portal (www.solarrooftop.gov.in).
Centre gives a 40% subsidy on installation of solar panels with a 3-kilowatt capacity. For those opting for a larger capacity of 10 kilowatts, 20% subsidy is being offered.
Over 640 gigawatts of rooftop solar plants could be installed in homes. Around 7 to 8 lakh households have already embraced rooftop solar, benefiting from the subsidy scheme.
Consumer can use to national portal to select any vendor and choose the brand and quality/efficiency of solar equipment. The DISCOMs role is limited to issuing of technical feasibility approval, installation of net-meter and inspection of the system.
After installation and inspection of the system, the scheme subsidy is sent directly to the bank account of the consumer.
You have to give details such as the state name, electricity bill number, mobile number, email ID, and the name of the electricity distribution company.
Applicant’s annual income should not exceed Rs 1 or 1.5 lakh and they should not be involved in government service.