KSEB Solar Subsidy in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide for You
Do you realize that our state, Kerala, receives ample sunlight all around the year to meet its high demand for electricity through solar energy systems? Keeping this in mind, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has initiated the Soura KSEB solar subsidy scheme to make solar energy affordable to many housing societies and homeowners.
The total capacity from the rooftop solar installations as part of this subsidy plan crossed 153.4 MW as of June 2023. The following blog aims to empower you with information on solar system installation to help you make an informed decision.
What is PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana? How does this plan help the KSEB solar subsidy scheme?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, a central government scheme, in February 2024. The scheme provides different subsidies at the expense of solar panels with a capacity of up to 3 kilowatts (KW). Installation of rooftop solar panels and providing one crore Indian households with free electricity are the main objectives of the scheme. The other aims of the scheme include:
? Boosting solar rooftop
capacity’s share
? Enabling households to invest
in self-electricity generation
? Saving the annual expense of Rs. 75,000 crores on electricity for the government.
This is how PM Surya Ghar helps Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) offer KSEB solar subsidy scheme to households in Kerala:
? Mass mobilization initiatives like phase 1 and phase 2 of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana enable the implementation of the KSEB solar subsidy scheme.
Also read: Free electricity under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: How much can you save, what is the subsidy
What is Soura KSEB solar subsidy?
Soura
KSEB solar subsidy is a subsidy project that the Kerala State Electricity Board
(KSEB) initiated in 2019. KSEB launched the first phase of the project in
2019-20 and the second phase in November 2020. This KSEB solar subsidy offers
up to 40% subsidy to households in the state who install solar panels on
rooftops. The possibility of a two-fold return on investments for these
households is another benefit of the program.
Benefits of Soura KSEB solar subsidy scheme:
Soura
KSEB solar subsidy scheme provides the following benefits to consumers:
? The KSEB solar subsidy scheme
reduces the upfront financial burden experienced by a homeowner considering
installing an on-grid solar system.
? Households can attain energy
independence through KSEB solar subsidy. This happens when more households turn
from an electrical grid connection to solar systems as the primary source of
electricity.
? By lowering the price of
solar systems, the KSEB Solar Subsidy encourages small to extensive residential
properties in Kerala to increasingly switch to solar energy, which is a cleaner
and greener source of electricity compared to conventional methods.
? Reduction in electricity bill
? Increased stability of the electricity grid even during times of peak demand
What are the processes followed for the installation of solar systems under the Soura KSEB solar subsidy plan?
The following are the processes in the installation of solar systems under the Soura KSEB solar subsidy:
? Registration on the National
Portal for Rooftop Solar or SANDES app by providing information such as
personal contact details, and details of existing solar system and electricity
connection.
? Getting feasibility approval
from KSEB
? Employing a registered vendor
to install the system by mounting the solar panel, connecting to the battery
bank or electrical grid, and installing an inverter.
? Applying to the distribution
company for a net meter by submitting the plant detail
? Installation and inspection
of net meter
? Distribution company
generating a commissioning certificate
? Submitting a canceled check
and the details of your bank account through the portal
? Receiving your subsidy in your bank account in 30 days
How can you do Soura KSEB solar subsidy registration online?
You
can complete the online registration for the KSEB solar subsidy scheme by
performing the following steps:
? Visit
https://wss.kseb.in/selfservices/registermobile to register your email ID and
mobile number with KSEB
? Signup on the KSEB solar
rooftop portal
? Select whether you want to
apply with the KSEB solar subsidy scheme or without it
? Fill out the online application
form
? Provide details such as what
capacity you want for the renewable energy system you are installing.
? Fill out the place and GST
number
? Mention in the form, the type
of solar power system you want
? Select from the drop-down
list the vendor you want
? Submit the online application
form
? Make the payment on the
payment page that appears after submitting the application form
Once you complete the payment, KSEB assesses whether the proposed system is technically feasible or not and sanctions it accordingly. Further, you can complete the KSEB solar subsidy registration online on the National Portal for Rooftop Solar and the SANDES app as well.
How does Wattsun Energy India Pvt. Ltd. help you avail of the KSEB solar subsidy?
Wattsun
Energy India Pvt. Ltd, based in Kerala, helps you avail of KSEB solar subsidy
by ensuring a smooth transition from conventional energy to sustainable green
energy alternatives. We do this by guiding our customers from the start to the
end of the process. Our services include:
? Subsidized on-grid solar
power system
? On-Grid + Off-Grid or Hybrid
Solar Installation
? Battery Back-Up Solutions