PM’S SOLAR ROOFTOP SCHEME
Why in the News?
- PM announces “Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana.”
- Aims to electrify one crore households with rooftop solar installations.
Source: JMK Research
About Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana :
- Aims to rapidly install solar power systems on one crore houses, promoting rooftop solar capacity.
- Offers incentives and financial assistance to make rooftop solar adoption affordable for residential consumers.
- No specific timeline provided for the implementation of the scheme.
- Reduces monthly electricity bills for households adopting solar rooftops.
- Aligns with India’s target of reaching 500GW renewable energy by 2030, emphasizing solar contribution.
Timing and Significance:
- Launched due to India missing its initial target of 40GW rooftop solar capacity by 2022.
- Indicates renewed efforts to achieve the extended target of 40GW by 2026.
- With approximately 11GW installed currently, the scheme seeks to accelerate rooftop solar adoption.
Current Rooftop Solar Landscape
· As of December 2022, India’s total solar capacity is around 73GW, with only 11GW from rooftop solar. · As of July 31, 2023, approximately 2.2 GW of rooftop installations reported in Indian homes. |