TPWODL ULA Model Delivers Zero-Bill Success for Consumers; 177 Households Achieve Zero Electricity Bills on December 25

• 177 consumers achieved Zero Electricity BillsonDecember 2025 under the ULA Model.
• Total 449 households installed 1 kW rooftop solar systems across western Odisha.
• The ULA Model costs just ₹5,622 for consumers, making solar highly affordable.

Burla, 21 January 2026: Demonstrating its strong 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.

Under the ULA Model– Utility Led Aggregation Model, which is also a part of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a total number of 449consumers have installed the one-kilowatt rooftop solar system across TPWODL’s operational areas. Notably, 177 consumers received Zero Bills on December 2025, reflecting the scheme’s direct financial benefits. Installations span key districts including Bargarh (18), Bolangir (19), Kalahandi and Nuapada combinedly (112), Rourkela (12) and Sambalpur (16).

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.

Similarly, the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has seen an impressive uptake, with 8,359consumers installing rooftop solar systems till date across TPWODL’s nine revenue districts. Out of these, 5,112consumers achieved Zero electricity Bills in December 2025. District-wise adoption includes Sambalpur (1111), Bargarh (879), Bolangir and Sonepur combinedly (882), Kalahandi and Nuapada combinedly (1291), Sundergarh and Rourkela (949).

It is not out of place to mention that, 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 ₹65,000 and ₹75,000. Instead, eligible consumers pay only ₹5,622, including ₹1875 towards solar panels and ₹3,747 for the solar meter, making the transition to solar power highly affordable. The company undertakes the complete installation and offers 5 years warranty on all machineryanda25 years warranty on solar panels, ensuring long-term reliability.

On this milestone, Mr. Parveen Verma, the chief executive officer, TPWODL stated that, “Under the ULA Model, consumers are paying a fraction of the actual cost while enjoying long-term savings. This initiative demonstrates how policy, technology, and utility leadership can come together to deliver real benefits to households.”

This may be also noted here that the scheme is part of the nation-wide lunched PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana for creating a revolution in renewable energy generation and environment protection. The targeted low-income group and the middle class of the society will be immensely benefited and can now afford for installation of RTS system and the participate in the renewable energy revolution.