The Solar Rooftop Subsidy Yojana, also known as PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, is a groundbreaking initiative by the Indian government to promote the adoption of solar energy in residential areas. Launched on February 15, 2024, this scheme aims to install rooftop solar panels in one crore households across the country by 2027. With a substantial outlay of Rs. 75,021 crore, the program seeks to reduce electricity costs for poor and middle-class families while contributing to India’s renewable energy goals.

The scheme has already garnered significant attention, with over 1.28 crore registrations and 14 lakh applications received within a short period. As of October 2024, approximately 4 lakh rooftop solar connections have been installed under the PM Suryaghar Yojana, adding around 1.8 GW of new residential rooftop solar capacity. This represents more than half of India’s total residential rooftop solar capacity, achieved in just six months.