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Get the most affordable 1kW solar system installed for just ₹13,000
To increase the country’s renewable energy capacity, the central and state governments are encouraging citizens at many levels through their programs. Solar energy is an important focus among renewable energy sources. Many schemes provide consumers who install solar energy systems with subsidies, allowing them to install solar energy systems at lower costs. The central government’s free electricity scheme, Surya Ghar, aims to benefit 1 crore families. In this article we will discuss how you too can have a 1 kW solar panel installed for just € 13,000.
PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Diagram
PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme has been launched with an investment of ₹75,000 crore allocated in the interim budget of 2024. Under this scheme, solar panels will be installed on the roofs of houses of 1 crore families. In addition, these families receive 300 units of free electricity every month. To benefit from this scheme, the consumer must submit an application and once approved, a subsidy is provided that allows the installation of solar panels at a low cost.
The scheme offers subsidies for solar energy systems with a capacity ranging from 1 kW to 10 kW. To receive the subsidy, an off-grid solar energy system must be installed that shares the electricity generated by the panels with the grid. Electricity from the mains is used to power all appliances and a net meter has been installed in the solar system to calculate the shared electricity. This system helps a lot in reducing the electricity bill.
Solar subsidy requirements
Plenty of space on the roof to install a solar system, such as 10 square meters for a 1 kW solar panel. To obtain the consumer number, it is necessary to have a valid electricity bill. Before solar panels are installed, the required electrical load of the home must be known. Solar energy equipment must be purchased through a solar energy supplier registered with the state DISCOM.
Know how to make a 1 kilowatt solar panel system for ₹13,000
Solar system can be installed at low cost through Prime Minister Surya Ghar Yojana and state government schemes. The total cost of a 1 kW solar system (without subsidy) can be around ₹60,000. When availing subsidy schemes, the central government provides a subsidy of ₹30,000 while the state government provides ₹17,000. Thus, the consumer gets a total subsidy of ₹47,000, which reduces the installation cost to just ₹13,000.
| capacity of the solar system | National government subsidy | state subsidy | total subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹47,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 | ₹34,000 | ₹94,000 |
Know how to apply for a solar subsidy
To avail the benefits of the Solar Subsidy Scheme, you need to apply through a solar equipment supplier registered with UPCL (State Discom). Once registered, the application will be assessed by scheme staff. Once the solar system is installed, the net metering is done and the supplier uploads the full report to the official portal. Subsidy will be awarded after verification of the application. This makes it easy for citizens of all economic classes to install solar systems.