PM Surya Ghar Subsidy

How much the government pays back for rooftop solar, what you pay after it, and how to apply.

1 kW
₹30,000
2 kW
₹60,000
3 kW or more
₹78,000

Cost after subsidy

SystemTypical priceSubsidyYou pay
1 kW₹70,000₹30,000₹40,000
2 kW₹1,35,000₹60,000₹75,000
3 kW₹1,87,500₹78,000₹1,09,500
4 kW₹2,42,500₹78,000₹1,64,500
5 kW₹2,95,000₹78,000₹2,17,000
10 kW₹5,40,000₹78,000₹4,62,000

Only for homes, and only for on-grid systems (no battery) with made-in-India panels. Paid into your bank account after the system is installed and the net meter is fitted.

How to apply

  1. Register on the national PM Surya Ghar portal with your electricity consumer number and mobile number.
  2. Apply for rooftop solar and wait for approval from your electricity company.
  3. Choose a vendor registered with your electricity company and get the system installed.
  4. Submit the installation details and apply for the net meter.
  5. After the net meter is fitted and checked, submit your bank details for the subsidy.

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