A growing number of households across Western Odisha have benefitted from reduced energy costs, with many enjoying zero electricity bills.
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Demonstrating its commitment to consumer empowerment and sustainable energy, TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL) has recorded a significant rise in rooftop solar installations under both the Ula Model – Utility Led Aggregation Model and the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
A growing number of households across Western Odisha have benefitted from reduced energy costs, with many enjoying zero electricity bills.
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Under the ULA Model– Utility Led Aggregation Model, which is also a part of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a total of 142 consumers have installed the one-kilowatt rooftop solar system across TPWODL’s operational areas.
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Notably, 44 consumers received Zero Bills in November 2025, reflecting the scheme’s direct financial benefits. Installations span key districts, including Bargarh (8), Bolangir (7), Kalahandi (8), Nuapada (19), and Jharsuguda (2).
Importantly, all ULA Model rooftop solar (RTS) systems are integrated with smart meters, enabling seamless connectivity between the LT line and the RTS system. These smart meters have also demonstrated high accuracy and reliable performance, ensuring transparent energy accounting and smooth operation.
Gopal Sandha, a consumer from Raghunathpali village of Jharsuguda district, who has installed TPWODL’s ULA Model one-kilowatt rooftop solar system, expressed his satisfaction and shared, “Earlier, my monthly electricity bill used to be around Rs 300 to Rs 350. But after installing the one-kilowatt ULA Model solar system, my electricity bill for November has become zero.”
Similarly, the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has seen an impressive uptake, with 7,691 consumers installing rooftop solar systems to date across TPWODL’s nine revenue districts.
Out of these, 2,617 consumers achieved zero electricity bills in November 2025. District-wise adoption includes Sambalpur (283), Bargarh (445), Bolangir (247), Sonepur (145), Kalahandi (357), Nuapada (310), Deogarh (44), Jharsuguda (278), and Sundergarh and Rourkela (562).
On this milestone, Mr Parveen Verma, the chief executive officer, TPWODL, stated that “Both the ULA Model and PM Surya Ghar schemes show how rooftop solar can directly benefit households. Our focus is to make green energy accessible, affordable, and dependable for consumers across Western Odisha.”
Under the ULA scheme, consumers do not need to bear the full installation cost of a 1 kW rooftop solar system, which typically ranges between Rs 65,000 and Rs 75,000. Instead, eligible consumers pay only Rs 8,747, including Rs 5,000 towards solar panels and Rs 3,747 for the solar meter, making the transition to solar power highly affordable.
The company undertakes the complete installation and offers 5 5-year warranty on all machinery and a 25-year warranty on solar panels, ensuring long-term reliability.
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