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Crompton Secures INR 445 Cr EPC Contract for 77.40 MWp Rooftop Solar Projects from NREDCAP

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals wins 77.40 MWp rooftop solar EPC order worth INR 445.04 crore from NREDCAP for installing 2 kW rooftop solar projects under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna for 38,699 SC and ST consumers in Andhra Pradesh.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | October 24, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 559

MNRE Notifies CFA Release Mechanism Under ULA Model of PM Surya Ghar Yojana

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has outlined a new payment release process under the Utility Led Aggregation (ULA) model of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, mandating that subsidies be released only after the successful installation and commissioning of rooftop solar systems.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | October 09, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 881

PSBs Sanction INR 10,907 Crore Loans for Over 5 Lakh Applications Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana

Public Sector Banks have sanctioned over 5.79 lakh loan applications worth INR 10,907 crore under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. PSBs have also offered several enhancements such as inclusion of co-applicants and removal of capacity-based caps to expand the scheme’s reach.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | October 08, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 387

Maharashtra Unveils SMART Solar Scheme Offering up to 95 Percent Subsidy

Maharashtra has launched the Swayampoorna Maharashtra Residential Rooftop (SMART) Solar Scheme to help low-income households consuming less than 100 units of electricity per month become power self-sufficient, offering subsidies of up to 95 percent for installing rooftop solar systems under the state’s new initiative.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | October 07, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2028

GST Rationalisation Makes Rooftop Solar Cheaper by INR 10,500 for 3 kW, Saves 20-25 lakh/MW in Utility-Scale Projects

GST rationalisation on RE equipment from 12 percent to 5 percent could cut module and component cost by 3-4 percent, save INR 20-25 lakh/MW in utility-scale solar projects. Rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar could be cheaper by INR 9,000-10,500 for a 3 kW system. A 5 HP solar pump, costing about INR 2.5 lakh, will now be cheaper by nearly INR 17,500.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | September 17, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2217

India Targets Swadeshi Solar Cells by 2028, to Enhance Domestic Capability in Wafers and Ingots: Joshi

India aims to establish a fully indigenous solar value chain, with indigenous cell manufacturing by 2028, advancing from modules to cells to wafers and ingots to boost self-reliance, stated MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi. Nearly 20 lakh households have benefited under PM Surya Ghar Yojana, and the second phase of PM-KUSUM will be launched after March 2026.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | September 11, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1639

Rajasthan to Deploy Community Rooftop Solar with Battery Storage for Reliable, Affordable Power

Rajasthan has plans for solar installations on 33/11 kV substations, integrating BESS to manage surplus generation, enhance grid stability, and benefit households unable to install rooftop systems

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | September 05, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1326

Akshay Urja Diwas 2025: India Continues to Step up its Momentum Toward Clean Energy

August 20 is observed as Akshay Urja Diwas across India to promote awareness about the importance of renewable energy.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | August 20, 2025 | By News Bureau | 5891

Tata Power-DDL Deploys 5,530 Rooftop Solar Connections in Delhi

Domestic segment leads in number of installations at 3,995; Commercial and Industrial segment tops in energised load with 60.969 MWp.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | August 19, 2025 | By News Bureau | 837

SolarSquare Launches ‘Apna Desh, Apni Bijli’ Campaign to Promote Rooftop Solar

SolarSquare, an Indian residential solar EPC company, has launched its nationwide campaign ‘Apna Desh, Apni Bijli’ to promote rooftop solar adoption as a step toward India’s energy independence.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | August 16, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 712

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Solar Beyond the Sun: Manufacturing as a Driver of Sustainability

Look at the sun. It doesn’t ASK for permission; it just GIVES! On Sustainability Day, this simple truth feels more relevant than ever. Today, solar energy is not just a graceful source of light but a powerhouse of opportunity. To put it in pers...

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | October 27, 2025 | By News Bureau

Building India’s Clean Energy Backbone: The Unsung Role of Project Developers

India’s renewable energy sector is experiencing an exceptional and transformative period of development. Not only does this development proceed beyond growth in mere numbers, but it also reflects a fundamental change in the energy horizon of th...

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | May 21, 2025 | By News Bureau | 283