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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 |  1305

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 |  1456

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 |  1074

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 |  4532

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 |  610

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 |  593

Haryana Proposes Amendments to Rooftop Solar Regulations to Align with PM Surya Ghar Yojana

The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has proposed a second amendment to its rooftop solar regulations to boost prosumer participation and align with the Centre’s PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Last date for submitting comments/objections is August 14, 2025.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | August 06, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  814

PM Surya Ghar: Ground-Mounted Elevated Structure Allowed Only in Capex Mode, Clarifies MNRE

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified that all installations under the ULA and RESCO models of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana must be rooftop-based, while ground-mounted elevated systems will be permitted only under the capex mode.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | July 31, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  708

ADM Solar Secures National Empanelment, Launches ‘Orient Solar’ Outlets Across India

ADM Solar, an ALMM-listed solar PV module manufacturer with an 800 MW fully automated solar PV Module manufacturing facility based in Faridabad, has secured national empanelment with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and all State and Union Territory DISCOMs under the ambitious PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | July 30, 2025 | By News Bureau |  477

MNRE Amends Guidelines to Streamline Incentives for Local Bodies under PM-Surya Ghar

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has amended the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana operational guidelines to streamline the disbursal of incentives to Urban Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | July 25, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  481

Articles

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 |  280

Interviews

As for the International market, Gautam Solar has its focus set on the US and Europe markets

Gautam Mohanka, CEO at Gautam Solar

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | June 27, 2024 | By News Bureau |  1479