In a major stride toward energy self-reliance, Tripura has achieved a significant breakthrough by generating 2 megawatts (MW) of electricity through solar energy. 

The state has now set an ambitious target of producing 50 MW of solar power by next year.

According to a press release from the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL), this achievement marks a historic moment in the state’s journey toward sustainable energy and reduced dependence on conventional power sources.

The success has been attributed largely to the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13, 2024. The centrally-sponsored scheme aims to encourage rooftop solar installations, allowing households to become energy self-sufficient and earn income by selling surplus electricity to the grid.

“So far, 15,730 households in Tripura have registered under the scheme,” the TSECL noted. “Solar panel installations have been completed at 591 locations, with 516 beneficiaries already receiving government subsidies. Notably, 117 consumers reduced their electricity bills to zero this month, collectively earning ₹43,545 by contributing excess electricity to the grid. The earnings were directly credited to their bank accounts.”

Under the scheme, consumers can avail themselves of a subsidy of up to ₹85,800. A 1-kilowatt (kW) solar panel system can generate around 100 units of electricity per month, sufficient to meet the average power consumption of a typical household.

“This initiative is not just about cutting down electricity bills—it’s also a source of income,” the TSECL emphasized. “In a time of rising electricity costs, turning rooftops into power-generating assets is a progressive step toward financial independence.”

With a target of 50 MW of solar energy generation by next year, the TSECL has urged all electricity consumers in the state to register for the scheme through the government portal and join the green energy revolution.