ROOFTOP SOLAR SCHEME

Union Power Minister informed the Parliament that 3377 MW capacity allocated to States and 4.3 lakh people have benefited from the Programme.

What is solar energy?

Solar energy is obtained from the sun.
Solar energy is less costly in comparison with electrical energy.
The solar energy can be used for both household as well as for commercial purposes.
In a solar rooftop system, solar panels are installed inside the system for electricity production.
This solar panel produces energy which can be used for different purposes.
Benefit: it takes less space and produces efficient energy for multiple usages.

Solar rooftop subsidy scheme

Solar rooftop subsidy scheme is an initiative by the Government of India to promote solar rooftop usage in the country.
The central government encourages use of renewable energy and provides subsidies on solar rooftop installations to consumers.
The central government pays a 30% subsidy for installation of rooftop solar plants to states in general categories.
For special states/UTs such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir and Lakshadweep, the central government gives subsidies of up to 70%.
To avail subsidy, the average installation cost of a rooftop PV system without subsidy should be nearly Rs 60,000 to Rs 70,000.
To avail generation-based incentives, the consumer should generate 1100 kWh – 1500 kWh per year.

SOURCE: THE HINDU, THE ECONOMIC TIMES, PIB

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