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In this period of extreme heat and humidity, people are forced to remain confined to their homes. To get some relief from the heat, air conditioners (ACs), refrigerators and coolers are being used extensively, due to which huge electricity bills are giving people sleepless nights. However, those sensible people who have not yet installed solar panels on their roofs under ‘PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme’ are quite worried about the rising bills.

On the contrary, people who have taken this connection are enjoying all these devices without any worries. The 300 units of free electricity provided under this wonderful scheme has given great relief to the general public from the heavy burden of electricity bills. The best part is that it is extremely easy to apply for PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, and the official website But it will take you only five minutes to go and apply.

Target of 1 crore houses; Till now lakhs of families are taking benefits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched ‘PM Surya Ghar Yojana’ in the year 2024, the main objective of which was to install solar panels on the roofs of 1 crore houses across the country. According to government data, by March 2026, about 26.19 lakh households have joined this beneficial scheme and this number is continuously increasing.

300 units of free electricity and strong government subsidy

On taking connection under this excellent government scheme, consumers not only get up to 300 units of free electricity every month, but are also given huge subsidy on the total cost of installing solar panels on their rooftop. The best part is that this subsidy is transferred directly to your bank account. Depending on the capacity of the solar panel, the subsidy available under PM Surya Ghar Yojana can be up to a maximum of ₹ 78,000.

Subsidy available on the basis of capacity (kW)

The government provides different subsidy amounts according to the capacity of the solar panel:

• If a consumer installs a solar panel of 1 to 2 kilowatt (kW) for consumption of 0 to 150 units, he gets a subsidy of ₹ 30,000 to ₹ 60,000.
• If the consumption is between 150 to 300 units, which requires 2 to 3 kW (or larger) panels, this subsidy amount increases to between ₹60,000 to ₹78,000.

Freedom from worrying about electricity bill for 25 years

By installing solar panels on your roof under PM Surya Ghar Yojana, you can be completely free from the hassle of electricity bills for more than two decades. This is because the working life of these modern solar panels is usually estimated to be 25 years.

Apply online instantly like this

If you also want to get rid of electricity bill, then you can apply immediately by following these easy steps:

• First official website Go to.
• After this, select the option of ‘Apply for Rooftop Solar’ given on the homepage.
• Now on the new page that opens, select your state and your electricity distribution company (DISCOM).
• After this enter your electricity consumer (customer) number, mobile number and email ID.
• Successfully login to the portal with the help of your customer number and mobile number.
• Apply for RTS (Rooftop Solar) panels by following all the instructions given on the form.

After completing this entire process you will get feasibility approval. After this process, you can get solar panels installed on your roof from any authorized vendor registered with your DISCOM. After completion of the installation work, you will have to apply for ‘Net Meter’ and provide all the information to the plant.

When the meter is installed by the electricity distribution company and its successful inspection is done, then the commissioning certificate will be issued by the department. Once you get this certificate, you can easily submit your bank account’s complete details and a canceled check through the portal to get the subsidy amount.