Solar Rooftop Scheme – How can farmers benefit from it?

The Solar Rooftop Scheme is a recent addition for a government target set up in 2017. The core objective of the scheme is to help farmers use their land to install solar panels to meet their farming needs. The government will buy the power that gets generated. The Minister said that this scheme is a part of the government’s plan to increase farmer’s income.

Scheme Overview

• Scheme Name – Solar Rooftop Scheme
• Scheme Modification Date – 15th March
• Scheme Fund Allocated – INR 50 billion
• Type of Government Scheme – Central Government
• Website to apply – solarrooftop.gov.in
• Helpline Nos – 1800 2 33 44 77
• Scheme Type: National Scheme
• Covered States: The Solar Rooftop Scheme covers all states across India, including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal.

Features of the Solar Rooftop Yojana

Solar Rooftop Yojana Benefits

Through the Solar Rooftop Subsidy Yojana the farmers can use solar energy in places where power supply or grid connection is challenging. Other important benefits are: 

• Power irrigation – Pradhan Mantri Solar Rooftop Yojana can stop farmers from depending in unreliable power supply. This switch from diesel to solar is an environment friendly practice.
• Helps to save water – Farmers face poor power supply that makes them leave the pumps on. It affects groundwater levels and wastes electricity. Solar panels can provide constant power supply and help them save water.

• Cost savings – The cost of solar power plant per acre has reduced, due to a 70% drop in solar modules cost in the last four years. As a result, farmers can save on solar pumps.

How to apply for the Solar Rooftop Scheme?

Step 1 – Applicants should visit solarrooftop.gov.in to start the solar rooftop yojana apply online process

Step 2 – Browse the homepage and click on “Apply for Rooftop Solar” to register 

Step 3 – Enter the state name, consumer account number, distribution company or utility and click on the “Next” button  

Step 4 – Download SANDES App for registering for the PM Rooftop Solar Scheme by using the QR code shown  

Step 5 – Enter mobile number and then click for sending the OTP to SANDES App. After that add the Email ID and Mobile Sandes App OTP for completing the Solar Rooftop Scheme application 

Step 6 – After this, add in the registered mobile number, consumer account number and click on the “Login” option and apply at National Solar Rooftop Panel online.  

What documents do you need for Rooftop Yojana?

• The moment farmers get their commissioning report, they will have to submit their bank account details along with a cancelled cheque at the website.

CONCLUSION

The Solar Roof top Scheme encourages more farmers to set up solar panels on their roof for drawing less power from the grid station. It will help them to bring down electricity bills and meet their electricity needs too.

If you’re looking for more ways farmers can benefit from solar energy, check out the PM Kusum Yojana.

Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.