📌 Scheme Overview
Here is a summary of the document titled “Call for Proposal: Innovative Projects under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana”:
🎯 Objectives of the Call for Proposal
- Encourage innovations in RTS business and technical models.
- Conduct pilots and proofs-of-concept for solar rooftop technologies.
- Develop tools for DISCOMs to manage distributed energy.
- Integrate emerging technologies into real-world RTS deployments.
✅ Eligible Applicants
- R&D and academic institutions.
- Public/private industries.
- Registered societies and trusts.
- NGOs, students, startups (DPIIT-recognized or not).
- Renewable energy organizations.
🧪 Thrust Areas
Includes but not limited to:
- Blockchain-enabled RTS energy trading.
- RTS integration with EV charging.
- Smart building materials.
- Battery storage, AI, automation, robotics.
- Peer-to-peer energy models, rent-a-roof.
- Hybrid renewable systems, predictive maintenance.
- Urban planning integration, disaster-resilient systems.
(Full list includes over 25 thrust areas promoting advanced, scalable, and cost-effective RTS technologies.)
🕒 Project Duration
- Max: 18 months, extendable by the Selection Committee.
- Begins from issuance of Letter of Award.
📊 Evaluation Criteria
- Innovation and novelty.
- Technical feasibility and societal impact.
- Resource availability and organizational experience.
- Support from DISCOMs and technology readiness level.
💰 Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost or ₹30 crore, whichever is lower.
- Released in milestones, with up to 50% advance for equipment-heavy projects.
- Overheads capped at 8% or ₹15 lakh, whichever is less.
- Strict monitoring and documentation requirements.
🛠️ Monitoring & Implementation
- NISE as Scheme Implementation Agency.
- Regular progress review, fund utilization tracking, and milestone-based releases.
📝 Proposal Submission
- Only online via https://nise.res.in.
- Deadline: 29 July 2025
- Proposals must include:
- Objectives, methodology, and deliverables.
- Budget breakdown, team CVs, technology readiness, consortium details (if any).
⚖️ Other Key Points
Call for Proposals – Innovative Projects under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
- By: MNRE, implemented by NISE, Gurugram
- Objective: Promote innovative rooftop solar (RTS) technologies & business models
- Budget: ₹75,021 crore (valid till FY 2026-27)
- Submission Deadline: 29 July 2025
Who Can Apply
- Academic institutions, industries, startups, NGOs, trusts, societies, R&D bodies
Focus Areas
- Blockchain RTS, EV integration, smart grids, storage, AI, automation, peer-to-peer models, low-cost deployment, etc.
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