Guideline for PM SURYA GHAR

Aim and Objectives of PM – Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
The key objectives of the scheme are:
a) To achieve 1 crore rooftop solar system (RTS) installation in residential sector.
b) To help provide free/low-cost electricity to 1 crore households up to 300 units of
electricity per month by installation of rooftop solar.
c) To produce renewable electricity of 1,000 billion units through the capacity installed
under the scheme, which will result in reduction of 720 million ton of CO2eq emission
during the 25 years of lifetime for rooftop solar projects.
d) To develop the required enabling ecosystem for rooftop solar projects, including
regulatory support, manufacturing facilities, supply chain, vendor network, operation &
maintenance facilities, etc., in the country.
e) To boost local economy and employment generation along with enhanced energy
security
f) To aid in achievement of India’s commitment for green climate through its NDCs
(Nationally Determined Contributions) at UNFCCC by installation of 30 GW of solar
capacity through rooftop solar by 2026-27