Surya Ghar Yojana

PMSGMBY: -

Roof top solar system is an on grid connected scheme for domestic consumers by the Government of India. This scheme is for domestic connection consumers.

Subsidy: - Rs. 30 thousand is available on a connection of one kilowatt, Rs. 60 thousand on a connection of two kilowatts and Rs. 78 thousand on a connection of 3 kilowatt or more load. If a person does not have sufficient money for this scheme,

Electricity generation (free electricity): - After the cost of installing the roof top solar system, free electricity is generated during the day from the sunlight. Hence the name of this scheme is Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijali Yojana (PMSGMBY). This electricity generation reduces carbon emissions and makes the electricity self-reliant. When the electricity consumption is low, the remaining electricity is taken by the electricity department and when the electricity is required more, the electricity department gives electricity. This is calculated through the net meter.

PM-KUSUM -

PM-KUSUM - is an initiative of the central government whose main objective is to promote solar energy in the agricultural sector. Under this scheme, farmers are given financial assistance and subsidy for installing solar pumps and setting up solar power plants on their land. This scheme helps in reducing diesel consumption, increasing farmers' income, providing reliable irrigation facility to farmers and reducing carbon emissions.