Tamil Nadu’s Thenhi Village Emerges as Clean Energy Model Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme

Thenhi village in Tamil Nadu has emerged as a model for community-led clean energy adoption under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, with a majority of households installing rooftop solar systems and reducing their dependence on conventional grid power. The initiative has helped residents lower electricity expenses while promoting energy self-reliance.

According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the village has witnessed widespread participation in the rooftop solar programme, with residents availing subsidies under the PM Surya Ghar scheme to install solar panels on their homes. The initiative is enabling households to generate their own electricity while contributing surplus power to the grid through the net-metering mechanism.

The government said the success of Thenhi demonstrates how decentralised renewable energy can improve household energy security, reduce electricity bills and encourage sustainable development in rural areas. The village is being showcased as an example of the impact of the PM Surya Ghar initiative in accelerating rooftop solar adoption across the country.

Launched by the Government of India, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to provide rooftop solar systems to one crore households by offering central financial assistance and promoting distributed renewable energy generation. The scheme is a key component of India’s clean energy transition and its efforts to expand rooftop solar capacity nationwide.