Solar Industry Pushes for Battery Integration in PM Surya Ghar

Industry leaders want the government to add Battery Energy Storage Systems to the next phase of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Adding storage helps people keep extra power to use during the evening. This change helps lower bills and reduces grid use. However, it also means higher starting costs for families.

Future plans for solar power

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is talking to experts to solve these problems. By July 2026, the scheme helped over 50 lakh households and reached 14.8 GW of capacity. Experts say future support should focus on performance-linked incentives and low-cost loans instead of just subsidies. Policy continuity is very important for companies to keep staff and investors as the scheme grows into a larger energy platform.