Listening workshop | Community Awareness 8 | Kattur

Rooftop Solar Awareness Workshop - SRDS Undu Uraivida Palli

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration SRDS Undu Uraivida Palli, organised a Rooftop Solar awareness workshop on Friday , September 12, 2025,at SRDS Undu Uraivida Palli, Kattur. The event took place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and was attended by staff  of SRDS Undu Uraivida Palli and residents from Kattur. 

Workshop Overview  

Mr. Kaarmuhil (Consultant) and Mr. Kirubakaran, Researcher, CAG ran the workshop.

Mr.Kirubakaran, Researcher, CAG explaining rooftop solar PV systems to participants.

Mr. Kirubakaran introduced CAG's work and explained the purpose of the workshop, providing a detailed presentation on rooftop solar PV systems. His session covered the following key topics: a) key guidelines and checklists for installation, b) benefits of installing solar, c) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana subsidy scheme d) capacity & space required for installation, e) types of PV systems.

CAG team also shared broader insights into the benefits and the process of adopting rooftop solar systems. Participants received IEC materials covering essential topics such as system fundamentals, installation procedures, investment details, and available incentives, which they found highly informative and useful.

The Principal of SRDS School received the solar awareness booklets 

Participant Queries and Discussion 

During the interactive Q&A session, participants raised several insightful questions related to rooftop solar systems. The CAG team responded with detailed explanations, addressing both technical and practical aspects.

Some questions asked by the participants during the meeting were about:

• Loans or EMI options available for solar PV installation: The CAG team explained that under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, a loan facility is available for the residential category. The national portal of this scheme is integrated with Jan Samarth Portal. Consumers can submit their loan application after login into the national portal.In the portal (https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in/#/), under the finance options for consumers, loan options  offered by various banks are provided. 
• Installing rooftop solar PV systems in rental homes: The CAG team explained that a solar PV system can be installed in a rented house provided permission is obtained from the owner of the house. And that in the event of relocation, the system can be relocated to the new house. 
• The amount of energy produced by rooftop solar panels : The CAG team clarified that typically a 1 kW solar PV system in India can generate anywhere between 4 to 6 units of electricity in a day.

These questions and the discussions contributed to an engaging and informative workshop experience.

Next Steps & Conclusion  

Mr.Kaarmuhil concluded the session, with participants expressing appreciation for the initiative. The participants were asked to contact CAG in case of any doubts or queries related to rooftop solar. For further details, CAG has prepared an SOP for rooftop solar installations. You can access the English version here and the Tamil version here.