Through solar energy, you can save the cost of electricity bill every month. However, there is a huge expense in installing solar panels, due to which the government has also given subsidy to the people under PM Surya Ghar Yojana. If you want to install a 10 kilowatt solar panel at your home, then how much will you have to spend for it? How much load can be run at home by installing this solar system? Plus, how much electricity can you save? Let us know…
Cost of 10kW solar panel
Many brands of solar panels are available in India, which you can install on the rooftops of your house. Recently, the government has changed the policy regarding solar panels, under which to get subsidy under PM Surya Ghar Yojana, you will have to get the panels installed from the new ALMM i.e. Approved List of Models and Manufacturers. Only those companies have been included in this list, which manufacture solar cells in India and sell them in the market.
With subsidy, installing a 10 kilowatt solar system will cost you between Rs 4 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. Apart from the solar panel, it also includes the cost of components like solar inverter, DCDB (DC distribution box), ACDB (AC distribution box), wire, earthing etc. If you want to install battery backup, you may have to spend separately for this.
Whereas, to install a non-subsidized solar system, you will have to spend between Rs 6 lakh to Rs 7 lakh. Apart from the solar panel, it includes the components used in it. Battery cost may come separately. If you consume 700 to 1000 units of electricity every month, then a 10 kW solar system will reduce your monthly bill to zero.
What loads will run?
On a 10 kilowatt solar system, you can run the entire household load including 2 to 3 air conditioners (with 1.5 ton inverter technology), 2 horse power water pump or submersible, fridge, washing machine, mixer, geyser. This system is generally installed in large homes and shops as well as for commercial use. For basic use, you can install a 3 to 5 kilowatt system.
How much subsidy will you get?
Under PM Surya Ghar- Free Electricity Scheme, huge subsidy is offered by the government for installing solar panels on the roof of the house. Under this scheme, a subsidy of about Rs 30,000 is available for installing a 1 kilowatt (1KW) solar system. Whereas, subsidy of Rs 60,000 is available on 2 kW and Rs 78,000 on 3 kW or more. Apart from this, many state governments are also offering subsidies on their behalf. In such a situation, customers get considerable savings by installing solar system. Apart from this, up to 300 units of electricity is provided free every month.
How to apply for PM Surya Ghar Yojana?
- To avail subsidy under PM Surya Ghar Yojana, you can apply online from the official website.
- For this go to PM Sury Ghar’s website.
- Here click on the Register option and proceed.
- On the next page you have to enter your state, electricity distribution company (DISCOM) and your consumer number.
- After this, complete the registration process by entering the mobile number and e-mail ID.
- For Rooftop Solar Panel, now you have to log in through registered mobile number and OTP.
- Here you have to tap on the Apply For Rooftop Solar option given on the dashboard.
- Then in the further process you will have to fill the application form and wait for approval.
- Once you get the approval, you will have to choose a registered vendor to install solar panels on the roof of your house.
- After the panel is installed, it will be verified by DISCOM.
- After this, the subsidy received by the government will be transferred to your bank account.
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