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over 93000 consumers install rooftop solar systems in marathwada under pm surya ghar scheme

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The PM Surya Ghar scheme drives residential solar adoption in Marathwada, India, creating demand for solar panels, inverters, and installation services. This reduces reliance on grid electricity for households and lowers power bills. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) faces reduced revenue from residential consumers but benefits from lower peak load and avoided transmission losses. The scheme is a government-subsidized program, so the commercial mechanism is primarily demand creation for solar equipment and installation, with a weak direct impact on listed companies unless they are suppliers. The impact is India-specific, with no global commodity price effect.

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  • Over 93,000 consumers installed rooftop solar in Marathwada under PM Surya Ghar scheme.
  • Total installed capacity: 341 MW.
  • Subsidies up to Rs 78,000 for 1-3 kW systems.
  • Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar leads with 37,487 installations.
  • Scheme launched February 2024.
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Gradual revenue erosion for MSEDCL from residential solar adoption is expected to be minimal.

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