PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana — MNRE Rooftop Solar
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) · Central government
Central subsidy and net-metering fund rooftop solar for residential and MSME premises.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Not specified
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
About this scheme
Central financial assistance (CFA) is available for rooftop solar installation. For residential households, the support is up to ₹78,000 per household, determined on a slab basis. For industrial and commercial MSME premises, assistance is provided through state-level distribution-linked subsidies or through CAPEX and RESCO models. Net-metering allows for a reduction in electricity bills.
MSMEs may also combine this support with the solar component of state industrial incentive policies.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Not specified
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Not restricted
- Residential consumers, MSMEs and businesses installing rooftop solar. - DISCOM must be notified.
How to apply
- Begin by registering on the national PM Surya Ghar portal (pmsuryaghar.gov.in), providing your DISCOM consumer number along with Aadhaar or PAN details. - From the portal’s state-wise list of approved vendors, choose an empanelled solar installer. - The chosen vendor carries out the rooftop solar installation; engaging an unregistered installer will void your eligibility for the subsidy. - Inform your DISCOM and file a request for a net-metering connection; the DISCOM then conducts an inspection of the installed system. - Once the inspection is complete and the net meter is fitted, upload the subsidy claim documents through the portal. - The Central Financial Assistance (CFA) is transferred directly to your bank account linked with Aadhaar, typically within about 30 days after verification.
Frequently asked questions
Who can avail the PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar subsidy?
Residential electricity consumers who install rooftop solar on their own premises are directly eligible for Central Financial Assistance (CFA). MSMEs and commercial establishments can access state-level distribution-linked subsidies or facilitated CAPEX/RESCO models, provided the DISCOM is notified in every case.
How much subsidy is available for residential consumers?
The CFA is slab-based, with ₹30,000 for 1 kW, ₹60,000 for 2 kW, and ₹78,000 for 3 kW and above per household. After installation and inspection, the subsidy is transferred directly to the consumer's bank account.
What are the benefits for MSMEs?
Net-metering lets MSMEs offset electricity bills by feeding surplus solar power to the grid, and state industrial incentive policies may add capital subsidies or interest subvention for rooftop solar. Alternatively, the RESCO model provides zero-capex solar under a power-purchase agreement.
Is any equity taken?
No. CFA is a non-repayable subsidy, and the government does not take any equity stake in your business.
How do I apply?
Apply through the national portal at pmsuryaghar.gov.in by selecting your state DISCOM, registering, and applying for net-metering; only empanelled vendors listed on the portal may install the system. After installation, the DISCOM inspects and issues a net-meter, and the subsidy is disbursed within 30 days.
Can I combine this with other schemes?
Yes. MSMEs may stack PM Surya Ghar benefits with solar components of state industrial incentive policies, and with MSME technology-upgrade schemes where solar capital expenditure qualifies as an eligible expense.
Sectors
- Climate Energy Ev
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.