Consumers turn power producers as Surya Ghar scheme crosses 8 MW in Tripura

In a significant boost to Tripura’s renewable energy landscape, the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has helped the state surpass 8 megawatts of solar power generation, marking a major milestone in decentralized energy production.

At a time when conventional power stations are under strain due to shortages of natural gas, rooftop solar installations are emerging as a dependable alternative. Homes across Tripura are steadily transforming into micro power stations, contributing clean energy directly to the grid.

According to Biswajit Basu, Managing Director of Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited, a total of 2,350 electricity consumers has installed solar panels on their rooftops, tin sheds, and open spaces under the scheme, collectively generating over 8 MW of electricity.

Agartala’s Circle No. 1 leads the adoption drive, with 1,389 consumers enrolled. In West Tripura’s Circle No. 2, 140 consumers have joined the initiative, while 180 consumers in Gomati district and 190 in South Tripura’s Belonia circle have installed rooftop systems. Sepahijala accounts for 145 beneficiaries, North Tripura’s Dharmanagar circle 72, Dhalai 68, Khowai 78, and Unakoti 88.

Basu further informed that 2,053 consumers have already received government subsidies amounting to ₹17.27 crore. The scheme has delivered tangible financial benefits: several households have reduced their electricity bills to zero, and some are earning additional income by exporting surplus power to the grid.

A 1 kW rooftop solar plant typically generates around 100 units of electricity per month, sufficient to meet the needs of an average household. Consumers who produce more than they consume can sell the excess under net metering regulations, creating a steady stream of supplemental income.

Setting an ambitious roadmap ahead, the corporation has targeted 50 MW of solar generation by 2027. Basu stated that work is progressing on a mission mode to achieve this goal. Special enrolment camps are being organized across power sub-divisions to simplify registration and encourage wider participation.

To strengthen consumer support, a dedicated control room has been set up at the corporation’s corporate office in Agartala (Room No. G-03). The facility provides on-the-spot guidance, application assistance, and information related to installation, vendor selection, and subsidy claims.

Appealing to all electricity consumers in the state, Basu urged citizens to take advantage of the government subsidy and convert their rooftops into clean energy assets. “This initiative is not merely about reducing electricity bills. It is about empowering households to become energy contributors and achieving long-term self-reliance,” he said.

The application process is fully digital through the official national portal. After online registration and approval, installations must be carried out by empanelled vendors. Once net meters are installed and verification is completed, subsidy amounts are directly credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts.

The 8 MW milestone signals more than just capacity addition; it reflects a quiet transformation in the state’s power ecosystem. As more consumers step forward, Tripura’s distributed solar model could evolve into a blueprint for sustainable and community-driven energy growth. With momentum building steadily, the vision is clear: every home a power station, every consumer a producer.