(a) whether the Government has decided to simplify the installation of rooftop solar system on the roofs of the houses;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken and likely to be taken in this regard;
(c) whether the beneficiary has been given the option to choose the seller of his/her own choice for installation of such rooftop solar system; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER
(SHRI R.K. SINGH)
(a) to (d) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing Rooftop Solar Programme Phase II, targeting installation of aggregated 4000 MW capacity rooftop solar plants in the residential sector through central financial assistance by the year 2022.
Recently MNRE has issued procedure for simplification of Rooftop Solar Programme allowing house owners to get the rooftop solar plant installed by themselves or through any vendor of their choice. The eligible central financial assistance will be released directly into the bank account of the beneficiary. This method would be in addition to the current procedure of installation of rooftop solar through vendors empanelled by the respective distribution utilities.