Rooftop solar panels to get 95% subsidy

The Maharashtra government has announced heavy subsidies of 90-95% for rooftop solar panel installations under the Swayampurna Maharashtra Residential Roof Top (SMART) Solar Scheme to promote renewable energy and help Below Poverty Line (BPL), Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) consumers achieve 'zero' electricity bills.

- Prathamesh Kharade

The scheme covers households using less than 100 units of power monthly. A 1KW solar panel costing Rs50,000 can generate around 120 units per month. The Centre will provide Rs30,000 as support. BPL consumers will get an additio