“Self-reliance,” from solar energy in more than 197 houses of the Raigarh district…

Pradeep Patel, who lives in Savitri Nagar, Raigarh, has also become one such electricity producer. Pradeep Patel has got relief from electricity bill by installing a 3 kW solar panel at his home-Photo Credit-CG/PR

Electricity bill also reduced to less than one-third

Raipur: In Chhattisgarh, with the PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme, even ordinary citizens are now becoming electricity producers. By installing solar panels on the roof tops of their houses and setting up power plants, not only is the electricity problem of the people being solved, but they are also getting a good profit by selling the remaining electricity after use.

Pradeep Patel, who lives in Savitri Nagar, Raigarh, has also become one such electricity producer. Pradeep Patel has got relief from electricity bill by installing a 3 kW solar panel at his home. This panel has been installed under the Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme. In this, he has received a subsidy of Rs 78,000 from the Central Government and Rs 30,000 from the State Government, a total of one lakh eight thousand rupees.

Within just 10 days of applying, the subsidy amount was deposited in his account. Patel is producing 350-400 units of electricity every month. His average monthly consumption is 500 units, due to which he has to pay bill for only 100-150 units. Appreciating the scheme, he appealed to other citizens to take advantage of it and thanked the administration.

Self-reliance from solar energy in more than 197 houses of the district

Under the PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, solar rooftop systems have been installed in more than 197 houses in Raigarh district so far.

Hundreds of families have got freedom from electricity bills and they are becoming self-reliant in the field of energy. With the installed solar rooftop system, each house is getting direct savings of Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000 per month on an average.

The scheme is not only providing economic benefits, but also contributing to environmental protection by reducing carbon emissions through the use of clean energy.

Financial assistance and production capacity of the scheme

A 1 kilowatt plant installed under the PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme produces an average of 120 units per month. In this, a subsidy of Rs 30,000 is provided by the center and Rs 15,000 by the state. Similarly, a 2 kilowatt plant produces an average of 240 units per month and a subsidy of Rs 60,000 is provided by the center and Rs 30,000 by the state. A 3 kilowatt plant produces an average of 360 units per month and Rs 78,000 is provided by the center and Rs 30,000 by the state. The consumer has to bear the remaining amount himself, which is also available through loan facility.

Apply through online process

The benefit of the scheme is being given completely under the online process. Consumers can apply by login to https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in portal, PM Suryaghar mobile app, CSPDCL website, More Bijli app or calling on toll free number 1912. Also, you can contact the nearest CSPDCL office. Consumers can themselves select the vendor online for solar plant installation.