90.62 MW Power Generated from Residential Rooftops in Pune
Pune, 28th September 2025: Instead of facing higher electricity bills from air conditioners running under the scorching heat, 18,694 households in Pune have turned their rooftops into power generators under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana. Together, these homes are now producing 90.62 MW of clean electricity, supported by a government subsidy worth ₹151 crore.
Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Surya Ghar Yojana aims to reduce dependence on conventional power, lower electricity bills, and promote self-reliance in domestic power generation. Across India, the scheme has created a capacity of 5,889 MW, while Maharashtra alone has reached 1,100 MW, with solar projects installed on over 2.91 lakh homes.
Growing Adoption in Pune Circle
In Pune, the scheme has received strong participation. Out of 31,649 registered domestic consumers, solar rooftop projects have already been commissioned at 18,694 homes, with another 7,397 installations in their final stage.
According to MSEDCL, the distribution is as follows:
- Ganeshkhind Mandal – 7,312 projects, 38.21 MW capacity, ₹62.4 crore subsidy for 6,356 beneficiaries.
- Pune Rural Mandal – 5,146 projects, 21.07 MW capacity, ₹36.4 crore subsidy for 4,480 beneficiaries.
- Rastapeth Mandal – 6,236 projects, 31.34 MW capacity, ₹52.58 crore subsidy for 5,350 beneficiaries.
Subsidy and Loan Benefits
For households consuming under 300 units per month, a 3 kW rooftop solar setup is typically sufficient, generating 300–360 units of electricity. The central government provides a subsidy of ₹30,000 per kilowatt for the first 2 kW and ₹78,000 for a 3 kW system. Housing societies can avail of ₹18,000 per kW subsidy for projects up to 500 kW.
To ease financing, the government has introduced the Jana Samarth portal, which enables consumers to apply for loans covering up to 90% of the project cost at interest rates lower than home loans. Consumers need to register their project first on Mahavitaran’s iSmart portal.
Appeal to Punekars
Urging citizens to join the initiative, MSEDCL official Sunil Kakade said, “Punekars know the importance of the Surya Ghar scheme. They should register at the earliest. The entire process is online, subsidies are credited quickly, and the necessary electricity meters are being provided free of cost.”
With thousands of households already reaping the benefits, the scheme is steadily transforming Pune’s energy landscape—reducing bills while contributing to sustainable energy growth.
