Government of India encourages the use of renewable energy in the country through Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme. Under the Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme, the Government of India provides subsidy to the consumers on getting solar rooftop installation done. Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme can undoubtedly be called a good initiative to promote the use of solar rooftops.

A similar scheme was already introduced by the Government of India, in which subsidy is provided to you for installing solar pumps in the fields.This scheme was named as Solar Pump Subsidy Scheme.

In today’s post, we will know about Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme.Here we will discuss what is Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme?How much subsidy will be given to you under Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme, how to apply for Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme, what will be the type of registration in Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme, what are the benefits of Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme
Will share it with all the information, for complete information, please read the post till the end.

What is Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme

As you must have known that the Government of India is continuously working to promote solar energy.
The government is working to give subsidies through various schemes to promote green energy i.e. renewable energy,
So that people are attracted towards solar energy.
By installing solar panels on the roof of your house, you can get 20% to 40% subsidy through the Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme. Let us tell you that this scheme is being run by the local power companies.

The companies which are cooperating in taking forward the Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme,Solar panels have also been made available to such companies in large quantities by the government.And at the same time, the government is also constantly trying to spread awareness about solar panel paper among consumers.

Highlights of Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme

Scheme name	Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme 2021
Started By	by the central government of India
when was it started	2021
Department	Renewable energy
Purpose	Making people aware about green energy
Benefit	Subsidy up to 20 to 40% with free electricity

Purpose of Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme

If you have ever known about the process of making electricity, then you also know that making electricity from a power house is very expensive.Not only this, it is also proving to be dangerous for the environment, that is why the government is preparing electricity consumers for green energy, that is, the government’s aim is renewable energy. For this purpose, the government is also giving a subsidy of 20% to 40% to the consumers under the Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme.

To promote this program and to make people aware of solar energy, Amrit Mahotsav has been celebrated on 23 and 24 August under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India and Madhya Pradesh Energy Department for the public awareness of solar rooftops.

Benefits of Solar Rooftop Scheme

There are many benefits of installing solar panels in the house, from saving electricity to free electricity, let’s know about some such benefits of solar rooftop scheme.

• You will get electricity absolutely free.
• Electricity bills will also be reduced by its use.
• Once you get the solar panels installed, you can use them for about 25 years.
• Under this scheme, you will also be given a subsidy of 20 to 40 percent.
• You will be able to pay the cost of installing solar panels in easy installments for 5 years.

Solar Panel Price

1 kW to 3 kW	37 thousand per kWh
100 kW to 500 kW	Rs.39,800 per kWh

Note that : if you want to install 3 kW solar panels, then 37000 × 3 = 111000 rupees will get a subsidy of 4 percent on the total cost. On this you will have to pay only Rs 66,600.

Subsidy under Solar Rooftop Scheme

If the customer wants to install solar panels on the roof, then 40 percent subsidy is given by the government for installing solar panels of 3 kW capacity.

Under the Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme, a subsidy of 20 percent will be given by the central government for setting up a solar rooftop plant up to 500 kW. Install the solar plant yourself or get it installed on RESCO model (investment will be done by the developer instead of you). 1kw solar power requires 10 square meters of space.

Apply Online for Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme 2021

Central Government is inviting online applications for Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme through the official website of Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme.
The complete process to apply online for Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme is as follows:-

• To apply online applicants need to visit solarrooftop.gov.in
• Click on “Apply for Solar Rooftop” on the homepage.
• After this, on the next page that opens, you have to click on the link of your state.
• Now the application of solar roof will open in front of you! Fill in all the information and submit the application.
• In this way you can complete the application process in Solar Rootop Yojana!

If you want to apply under Solar Roof Top Scheme, then you can apply offline by visiting your nearest electricity office.

Helpline Number

Rooftop Solar Yojana Toll Free Number – 1800-180-3333.

Complete details about the Solar Rooftop-Grid Connected Scheme can be accessed on the official website of the Ministry at mnre.gov.in.

Now let us tell you that some more Gujarat has come across the country in the matter of solar panels.
About 90% of the systems have been installed here, the Government of India has appreciated the solar plan running in Gujarat. And other states have also been asked to adopt the Gujarat model.