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Union Cabinet Approves Rs 75,021-Crore PM Free Electricity Scheme
- 01 Mar 2024
On 29th February, the Union Cabinet approved the PM Free Electricity scheme, allocating Rs 75,021 crores to promote rooftop solar installations in India.
Key Points
- Funding and Subsidy Structure: The scheme entails 60% funding for 2 kW systems and 40% for 2-3 kW systems, with households applying for Central subsidies through a dedicated portal. Loans at around 7% interest cover the remaining installation costs.
- Financing Details: Contradictory statements emerge regarding financing: one suggests households will bear no costs, while another indicates public sector units will cover expenses through loans, repaid via surplus power sales.
- Implementation Strategy: Public sector units, collaborating with private companies, will spearhead installation efforts, focusing on systems under 3 kW capacity.
- Solar village models will be established nationwide, with incentives for urban and rural bodies to promote rooftop solar.
- Budgetary Allocation and Benefits: Finance Minister’s budget speech introduced the scheme, projecting annual benefits of Rs 15,000-18,000 per household. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the initiative in January.
- Current Scenario and Future Goals: Currently, household rooftop solar installations represent only a fraction of total generated capacity, emphasizing the scheme's significance in scaling up solar adoption.
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