PM Surya Ghar Yojana 2026: Subsidy Rates, Eligibility & How to Apply

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is the central government's flagship scheme offering up to ₹78,000 direct subsidy for residential rooftop solar systems. You get ₹30,000/kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000/kW for the 3rd kW. The subsidy is credited to your bank account via DBT after installation and DISCOM inspection. Only on-grid systems installed by MNRE-empanelled vendors using BIS-certified equipment qualify.

Launched on 13 February 2024 by the Government of India, PM Surya Ghar aims to install rooftop solar on 1 crore households by 2027. The scheme has a total outlay of ₹75,021 crore and is administered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

The name translates to 'Free Electricity for Every Home' — though 'free' refers to the subsidy covering a significant portion of installation cost, not free electricity indefinitely. After installation, you save ₹15,000–₹18,000 annually on electricity bills for a typical 3 kW system, effectively getting 300 units of free electricity per month.

This is a successor and expansion of earlier rooftop solar subsidy schemes, offering higher per-kW rates and a vastly simplified application process through a unified national portal.

Eligibility under PM Surya Ghar is straightforward but strict:

• Residential consumers only — You must have a domestic electricity connection with a valid consumer number from your DISCOM
• One subsidy per household — Linked to your electricity consumer number. Multiple applications from the same household are rejected
• On-grid systems only — Off-grid and hybrid systems with batteries do not qualify for the central subsidy
• MNRE-empanelled vendor — Installation must be done by a registered vendor listed on the PM Surya Ghar portal
• BIS-certified equipment — Panels and inverters must carry Bureau of Indian Standards certification
• Roof ownership — You must own the roof or have documented permission (housing society resolution for apartments)

Government employees, pensioners, and all income groups are eligible — there is no income cap.

→ Detailed eligibility criteria and edge cases

The application process is online and takes about 15–20 minutes:

1. Register on the national portal — Visit the PM Surya Ghar website. Register with your electricity consumer number, mobile number, and email
2. Submit application — Fill in roof details, preferred system size, and upload electricity bill. Portal auto-calculates your subsidy amount
3. Receive feasibility approval — Your DISCOM verifies your connection and approves the technical feasibility (7–15 days)
4. Select empanelled vendor — Choose from MNRE-registered installers listed on the portal. Solar Vipani installers are empanelled
5. Installation — Vendor installs the system (1–3 days for residential). Must match the approved system size and specifications
6. Net meter installation — DISCOM installs the bi-directional meter and commissions the system
7. DISCOM inspection — Technical inspection and commissioning report generation
8. Subsidy credit — After successful inspection, subsidy is credited to your bank account via DBT within 30–90 days

→ Detailed application walkthrough with screenshots

Keep these ready before starting your application:

• Recent electricity bill (not older than 3 months)
• Aadhaar card (linked to mobile number for DBT)
• Bank account details (for subsidy credit — must match Aadhaar-linked account)
• Passport-size photograph
• Roof ownership proof or housing society NOC (for apartments)
• PAN card (optional but recommended)

Your installer will additionally need to upload the installation completion certificate, net metering application, and commissioning report on the portal.

→ Complete document checklist with requirements

Some states offer additional subsidies on top of PM Surya Ghar. These are funded by the state government and processed separately:

• Gujarat — ₹10,000/kW additional (up to 10 kW) through Surya Gujarat scheme
• Rajasthan — ₹5,000–₹10,000/kW for BPL and rural households
• Uttarakhand — Additional ₹15,000 flat subsidy for systems up to 3 kW
• Madhya Pradesh — Additional top-up for rural and tribal areas

State subsidies change with annual budget allocations. Always verify current availability with your DISCOM or installer before finalising.

→ Complete state-wise subsidy directory

The subsidy process is straightforward when you work with the right installer. Solar Vipani connects you with MNRE-empanelled installers who handle the complete paperwork — from portal registration to subsidy disbursement follow-up.

Fill one form and receive 2–3 quotes from verified local installers. Every quote includes your exact subsidy amount and net out-of-pocket cost.

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