PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
पीएम सूर्य घर: मुफ्त बिजली योजना
PM Surya Ghar pays a central subsidy towards rooftop solar for households — ₹30,000 for a 1 kW system, ₹60,000 for 2 kW and ₹78,000 for 3 kW or larger — so families can generate their own electricity.
Researched by Mirza Seraj BaigFacts last checked against official sources on 7 September 2026- What you get
- Central Financial Assistance of 60% of the solar unit cost for systems up to 2 kW, and 40% of the additional cost for the portion between 2 kW and 3 kW. At benchmark prices this works out to ₹30,000 for a 1 kW system, ₹60,000 for a 2 kW system and ₹78,000 for a 3 kW system or larger. The subsidy is capped at 3 kW.
- Who it is for
- Residential households across India that own a suitable roof and have a valid electricity connection.
- Implemented by
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
- Coverage
- Central scheme — available across India
- Official portal
- pmsuryaghar.gov.in ↗
Who is eligible
- The applicant must be an Indian household with a rooftop suitable for installing a solar panel system.
- The household must have a valid electricity connection with a registered consumer number.
- The household must not have already claimed a subsidy for a rooftop solar system.
- Subsidy is available for residential consumers; the cap applies at 3 kW of installed capacity.
Documents required
- Electricity bill or consumer number for the connection
- Aadhaar card or other identity proof
- Proof of ownership of the property or roof
- Bank account details for the subsidy transfer
- Passport-size photograph, where the discom asks for one
How to apply for PM Surya Ghar
Register on the national rooftop solar portal
Go to pmsuryaghar.gov.in and register with your state, electricity distribution company (discom) and consumer number, plus your mobile number and email.
Log in and apply for feasibility approval
Sign in with your consumer number and mobile number, then submit the rooftop solar application form. Your discom checks technical feasibility before you install anything.
Get the system installed by a registered vendor
Once feasibility is approved, choose a vendor registered with your discom on the portal. Using a registered vendor is what keeps you eligible for the subsidy.
Apply for net metering
After installation, submit the plant details on the portal and apply for a net meter. The discom inspects the installation and installs the meter.
Submit bank details and receive the subsidy
When the discom issues the commissioning certificate, submit your bank account details and a cancelled cheque on the portal. The subsidy is credited to your account.
Frequently asked questions
How much subsidy do I get under PM Surya Ghar?
At benchmark prices the central subsidy is ₹30,000 for a 1 kW system, ₹60,000 for a 2 kW system, and ₹78,000 for a 3 kW system or larger. The subsidy is capped at 3 kW, so a bigger system does not attract more central assistance.
How is the PM Surya Ghar subsidy calculated?
The scheme pays 60% of the solar unit cost for capacity up to 2 kW, and 40% of the additional cost for capacity between 2 kW and 3 kW. Higher assistance is given for the first two kilowatts.
Can I install rooftop solar myself and then claim the subsidy?
No. You must first get feasibility approval from your discom and use a vendor registered on the national portal. Installing before approval, or using an unregistered vendor, can cost you the subsidy.
Do I need to own the house to apply?
You need proof of ownership of the property or the roof where the system will be installed, along with a valid electricity connection in the household name.
Where is the PM Surya Ghar subsidy credited?
Into the bank account you submit on the portal after your discom issues the commissioning certificate for the installed system.
Applying from your state
PM Surya Ghar is a central scheme, so it is open in every state and union territory. Verification, and the state-issued documents you may be asked for, differ by state.
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