PM Surya Ghar Scheme Gains Momentum: 7.77 Million Applications, 4.19 Million Rooftop Solar Systems Installed Across India
New Delhi: The government's PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has received 7.77 million applications since its launch in February 2024, with nearly 4.19 million rooftop solar systems installed, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday. These installations have led to a cumulative rooftop solar capacity of 14,894.95 MW, covering 5.04 million households, with the government releasing Rs 28,390.50…
The government's PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has seen a surge in applications, receiving a total of 7.77 million since its launch in February 2024. Nearly 4.19 million rooftop solar systems have been installed as part of the scheme, resulting in a cumulative rooftop solar capacity of 14,894.95 MW, which has benefited 5.04 million households.
The scheme has released a total of Rs 28,390.50 crore as Central Financial Assistance, as per MoS, New and Renewable Energy and Power Shripad Yesso Naik's statement in Rajya Sabha. Currently, around 54 percent of the applications have been received, with Gujarat leading the installations with 7,80,553, followed by Uttar Pradesh (7,29,337) and Maharashtra (7,11,190).
The highest installed capacity is seen in Gujarat (2,924.99 MW), Maharashtra (2,608.12 MW), and Uttar Pradesh (2,456.15 MW). Kerala and Rajasthan round out the top five with 1,220.83 MW and 1,097.92 MW of installed capacity respectively. The scheme is a demand-driven initiative that allows residential consumers with a grid-connected electricity connection to apply through the national portal.
Maharashtra leads in terms of applications, with nearly 14,59,943, followed by Uttar Pradesh (11,83,914), Gujarat (1,178,459), and Andhra Pradesh (9,12,788). Subsidy releases for the states are distributed as Gujarat received Rs 57.11 billion, Maharashtra received Rs 51.39 billion, and Uttar Pradesh received Rs 48.43 billion. Kerala and Rajasthan follow with Rs 20.98 billion and Rs 18.97 billion received respectively.
Additionally, TRAI has rolled out a 1601 number series for utility, courier, and logistics calls, while Tamil Nadu has seen 88,133 installations from 1,06,266 applications, covering 1,04,059 households and generating 320.24 MW of installed capacity.
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