PM Surya Ghar subsidy: up to ₹78,000 for rooftop solar

Under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, eligible residential households installing grid-connected rooftop solar can get ₹30,000 for 1 kW, ₹60,000 for 2 kW and up to ₹78,000 for 3 kW or more. The subsidy covers 60% of the benchmark cost for the first 2 kW and 40% of the additional benchmark cost for the next 1 kW, subject to scheme rules.

Applicants must be Indian citizens with a valid electricity connection and a suitable rooftop. The same installation must not have received another government subsidy. The system must meet technical requirements and use an eligible registered vendor. Register on the PM Surya Ghar National Portal with the state, DISCOM and consumer number, then submit an application and get DISCOM technical feasibility approval before choosing a vendor.

After installation, apply for net metering. The DISCOM inspects the system and the portal generates a commissioning certificate after the required metering arrangements. Submit bank details and a cancelled cheque or other accepted bank verification document on the portal. Government application guidance gives a 30-day subsidy transfer timeline, but actual processing may vary.