Context:

●     The recently launched Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana is designed to facilitate the installation of rooftop solar panels for consumers.

●     The primary objective of this scheme is to deliver electricity to households by harnessing solar energy through rooftop installations.

●     Additionally, the initiative provides extra compensation for surplus electricity generated by the solar panels.

Key Features:

●     The objective is to implement rooftop solar installations on one crore households, granting access to solar energy for one crore families.

●     This program aims to support economically disadvantaged and middle-income households, assisting them in lowering their electricity expenses.

●     The initiative is aligned with the government's Rooftop Solar Programme launched in 2014.

About solar rooftop system: 

●     A Grid-connected Rooftop Photovoltaic system (GRPV) comprises solar modules, solar inverters, and additional electrical components like meters and cables.

●     These systems are installed on the rooftops of residential and commercial buildings, allowing them to generate solar power and seamlessly connect to the electricity grid.