In summer, the concern of electricity bill harasses everyone. But if you are told that your electricity bill can be zero and you can earn up to Rs 15,000 every month, then? This is possible with the Prime Minister Surya Ghar Free Power Scheme. Know the complete information and application process of this scheme in this article.
Subsidy on installing solar panel
As soon as summer starts, electricity consumption in people’s homes increases rapidly. AC, coolers and fans walk for a long time increase the electricity bill, due to which the general public has to bear the financial burden. But the Prime Minister of the Government of India Surya Ghar Free Power Scheme has become a solution to this problem.
So far, solar panels have been installed in 10 lakh houses under this scheme, due to which the electricity bill of the people has completely ended. Under this scheme, the government provides subsidy on installing solar panels, so that common people can easily get it installed in their homes.
Electricity bill zero and chance to earn extra
Through this scheme, you can not only zero your home electricity bill, but you can also earn up to 15 thousand rupees every month by producing additional electricity. If a person gets a 20 kW solar panel system and generates 100 units of electricity per day, he can earn Rs 15,000 every month at the rate of Rs 5 per unit.
What is the application process?
Those wishing to take advantage of Prime Minister Surya Ghar Free Power Scheme will have to apply online. The government has provided a portal for this, where interested people can register. The process of application is simple, under which a person has to provide necessary information like his identity, proof of address and availability of roof of the house. After the application is approved, the government provides assistance in installing solar panels and also subsidies.
The purpose of the scheme and the government’s scheme
The government aims to benefit one crore houses across the country and they can be free from electricity bills. This scheme is not only beneficial for common citizens, but is also working to promote solar energy in the country. Through this, the production of green energy in the country will increase and dependence on traditional power generation will be reduced.
Who can take advantage of this scheme?
An Indian citizen can avail this scheme, who has their own home and keeps the necessary place to install solar panels. In particular, this scheme can prove to be very beneficial for those who are troubled by the increasing electricity bills.
What are the possibilities in future?
Through this scheme, the government’s goal is that people can become power producers and can take maximum benefit of solar energy. If this scheme is implemented properly, then the power problem in millions of homes can be eliminated in the coming years and the country can move towards energy self -sufficiency.
