MNRE guidelines

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended guidelines for central financial assistance (CFA) under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The changes apply to residential rooftop solar installations. State and union territory governments can now provide an additional subsidy over the CFA given by the central government. Under the revised structure: Residential consumers will receive Rs 30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and Rs 18,000 per kW for the next…

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released guidelines for two components of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), targeting rooftop solar installations for eligible residential consumers. The program runs until March 31, 2027. Key highlights: Central financial assistance (CFA): Applicable for rooftop solar systems installed on rooftops, terraces, balconies, and building-integrated photovoltaics. Eligible systems must use approved metering mechanisms like group and virtual net metering if allowed by DISCOMs. Capacity…