Solar panels on rooftops are becoming a preferred way of reducing power bills, decreasing carbon footprints, and becoming energy independent. With this shift in mindset, the Indian government launched the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar scheme. This scheme is not just about harnessing sunlight; it’s about empowering every Indian home to light up the future, sustainably and freely.
The scheme has already created a historical milestone of 10 lakh houses lit with solar energy up to March 2025. The scheme is making solar waves like no scheme has ever done before. Under PMSGMBY, over 613,000 households have already benefited from a subsidy worth INR 4,770 crore. Collateral-free loans from 12 public sector banks, worth up to INR 2 lakh at a subsidised interest rate of 6.75%, are also provided as a part of this scheme. Until now, 128,000 loans have already been given out.
The programme guarantees zero electricity bills in many cases and a smooth transition of subsidy in just 15 days. With each installation, we reduce as much carbon as is done by planting 100 trees and speed up India towards a greener, cleaner tomorrow.
But despite the promise of “free electricity from the sun,” putting solar on your roof is a major project—one that demands forethought. As with any major home improvement project, it pays to do your research. Here’s what every homeowner must know before switching to solar.
