PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
About This Scheme
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana provides central financial assistance for installing rooftop solar systems on residential houses. Households get subsidy of ₹30,000 for 1 kW, ₹60,000 for 2 kW, and ₹78,000 for 3+ kW systems. This creates a massive business opportunity for solar installation entrepreneurs as empanelled vendors.
Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Maximum Funding
₹78,000 (for 3+ kW system)
Subsidy / Interest Benefit
Direct subsidy — not loan-linked
Eligibility
All residential electricity consumers across India; subsidy available for rooftop solar systems up to 10 kW; households must apply through their electricity distribution company (DISCOM).
Key Benefits
- Subsidy of ₹30,000 for 1 kW system
- Subsidy of ₹60,000 for 2 kW system
- Subsidy of ₹78,000 for 3 kW and above (up to 10 kW)
- 300 units free electricity per month from solar generation
- Savings of ₹15,000-18,000 per year on electricity bills
- Net metering — sell excess power back to the grid
Application Process
- 1Apply online at pmsuryaghar.gov.in with electricity consumer number
- 2DISCOM verifies eligibility and approves application
- 3Choose empanelled vendor for installation
- 4Installation completed and net meter installed by DISCOM
- 5Subsidy released directly to consumer's bank account after commissioning
Documents Required
- Electricity bill / consumer number
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank account details
- Rooftop ownership proof
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