Solar rooftops in Bhubaneswar: How Elpower Solar is powering homes under the PM Surya Ghar (Muft Bijli) Yojana
Overview
Solar on the roof is now practical, affordable, and common across Bhubaneswar. Under the Government of India’s PM Surya Ghar (Muft Bijli) Yojana, Elpower Solar installs grid-connected rooftop systems that help households cut electricity bills, earn from surplus generation, and receive up to 300 units of free electricity per month depending on eligibility and scheme rules.
PM Surya Ghar — quick facts
- Aim: Rapid nationwide expansion of residential rooftop solar with subsidy support.
- Launch & scale: Rolled out in 2024 as a large programme targeting lakhs of households.
- Subsidy structure (typical caps): Subsidy covers a major portion of system cost up to 3 kW (e.g., ~₹30,000/kW for first 2 kW with a lower rate for the third kW; exact amounts vary by scheme).
- Benefit in use: Eligible homes can potentially receive up to 300 free units/month from rooftop generation subject to size and net‑metering.
Why Bhubaneswar is a great fit
With sunny months and rising electricity demand, Bhubaneswar is ideal for rooftop solar. Odisha’s active participation in central rooftop drives and coordination with DISCOMs creates a favourable environment for household installations.
Elpower Solar’s role
- End‑to‑end execution: site survey, design, procurement, mounting, wiring, grid interconnection.
- Paperwork and subsidy claims handled on behalf of homeowners (as permitted).
- Post‑installation monitoring, commissioning, and net‑metering setup.
Technical snapshot
- Typical sizes: 1–3 kW for individual households.
- Major components: PV modules, grid‑tied inverter (with anti‑islanding), mounting structure, DC & AC cabling, protection, net‑meter.
- Expected generation: In Bhubaneswar, ~3.5–4.5 kWh/day per kW on average annually.
- Monitoring: Basic generation dashboards with optional advanced analytics.
How subsidy & payment flow works (overview)
- Eligibility check: Verify scheme eligibility (resident, roof rights, consumer details).
- Survey & approval: Vendor survey and proposal registered on the portal / via the SIA.
- Installation & inspection: After sanction, system is installed and inspected as applicable.
- Subsidy disbursal/financing: Subsidy routed per scheme rules; concessional loans may be available for remaining cost.
Benefits for households
- Lower monthly bills by offsetting daytime loads.
- Up to 300 free units/month (subject to scheme & system size).
- Earn from surplus via net‑metering where applicable.
- Energy independence and resilience against tariff shocks.
- Reduced carbon footprint supporting national renewable goals.
Care & maintenance
- Routine cleaning: dust and droppings reduce yield; seasonal cleaning helps.
- Annual checks: electrical and mounting integrity, no water ingress, inverter health.
- Remote monitoring: alerts enable quick resolution.
How to apply / next steps
- Visit the official PM Surya Ghar portal or the State Implementing Agency page.
- Contact Elpower Solar for a free site survey and no‑obligation proposal with expected generation, subsidy estimate, and out‑of‑pocket cost.
- We can register the project on the portal and follow up with DISCOM approvals to get the system commissioned.
Closing / Call to action
Rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar is a practical way for Bhubaneswar families to reduce bills and gain energy independence. Book a free survey with Elpower Solar to see exact numbers for your roof.
Sources & further reading
Refer to the official PM Surya Ghar portal and relevant government notifications for latest scheme details and eligibility criteria.