APEPDCL Hits 10,000 Rooftop Solar Units Under PM Suryaghar Scheme

Visakhapatnam: The Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL) has reached a significant milestone by installing 10,000 rooftop solar plants for consumers under the PM Suryaghar scheme. According to Chairman and Managing Director Prithviraj Immadi, this initiative has received an overwhelming response, enabling households to transition to grid-connected solar energy with central government support.

With a total installed capacity of 33,556 kW, the project has attracted ₹77 crore in Central Financial Assistance, promoting renewable energy adoption.

APEPDCL has conducted widespread awareness campaigns to promote adoption. To be eligible, consumers must have at least 100 sq ft of usable rooftop space. Subsidy rates are: ₹30,000 for a 1 kW system, ₹60,000 for 2 kW, and ₹78,000 for 3 kW. A 3 kW system can generate 360 units per month, and excess energy can be sold back to the grid.

CMD Prithviraj noted that consumers achieving zero electricity bills are honoured at the Republic Day celebrations in Delhi, fully sponsored by the central government. Apartment complexes can also participate, with subsidies up to ₹18,000 per kW for systems up to 500 kW. Low-interest bank loans are available, and applications can be submitted via the PMSURYAGHAR portal from among 347 approved vendors. The application and net meter installation are free.

The district-wise distribution is as follows:

Srikakulam – 3,282 kW (1,066 consumers)

Parvathipuram Manyam – 414 kW (135 consumers)

Vizianagaram – 2,955 kW (935 consumers)

Visakhapatnam – 5,588 kW (1,501 consumers)

Anakapalle – 2,378 kW (757 consumers)

Alluri Seetharama Raju – 22 kW (6 consumers)

Dr Ambedkar Konaseema – 1,812 kW (561 consumers)

Kakinada – 4,036 kW (1,139 consumers)

East Godavari – 4,099 kW (1,199 consumers)

West Godavari – 4,090 kW (1,228 consumers)

Eluru – 4,877 kW (1,473 consumers)