PM Surya Ghar Yojana Hits 40 Lakh Milestone for Rooftop Solar
India's PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has crossed 40 lakh households as of May 29, 2026. The program offers up to Rs 78,000 in subsidies for 3KW solar rooftop installations, aiming to provide 300 units of free electricity monthly. With 40 Lakh Homes Covered, This PM Scheme Steps Up Clean Energy Mission Under the scheme, households installing a 3KW rooftop solar system can avail subsidies of up to Rs 78,000.
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is gaining momentum, reaching a milestone of 40 lakh homes integrated into the national rooftop solar network. Designed to promote residential clean energy, the scheme incentivizes homeowners to generate electricity, with a stated goal of providing 300 free units each month.
Financial support is tiered: homeowners receive ₹30,000 per KW for the first 2 KW and ₹18,000 for the third KW, capping total benefits at ₹78,000 for a 3 KW system. Beyond individual savings, the program utilizes net-metering, allowing participants to sell surplus power to DISCOMs. This rollout is a practical component of India’s push toward 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Coverage | 40 Lakh Households |
| Top Subsidy | Rs 78,000 (3KW) |
| Monthly Free Units | 300 |
| Grid Integration | Net-metering allowed |
Glossary
Net-metering: A mechanism allowing consumers to sell excess solar energy back to the power grid for credits.
DISCOM: Regional utility companies responsible for managing local power distribution.
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