PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

What is PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?

Central subsidy for rooftop solar installation enabling free/cheaper electricity for households, as per current official guidelines

Benefit

**Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity for households** Average Monthly Electricity Consumption (units)Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant CapacitySubsidy Support0-150 1-2 kW₹ 30,000/- to ₹ 60,000/-150-3002-3 kW₹ 60,000/- to ₹ 78,000/-> 300Above 3 kW₹ 78,000/- **The benefits of the scheme include:** 1. Free electricity for households. 1. Reduced electricity costs for the government. 1. Increased use of renewable energy. 1. Reduced carbon emissions.

Level

Central

Ministry / Dept.

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Benefit type

subsidy

Key eligibility

1. The household must be an Indian citizen. 1. The household must own a house with a roof that is suitable for installing solar panels. 1. The household must have a valid electricity connection. 1. The household must not have availed any other subsidy for solar panels.

Last verified

12 Jun 2026

Benefits

**Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity for households** Average Monthly Electricity Consumption (units)Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant CapacitySubsidy Support0-150 1-2 kW₹ 30,000/- to ₹ 60,000/-150-3002-3 kW₹ 60,000/- to ₹ 78,000/-> 300Above 3 kW₹ 78,000/- **The benefits of the scheme include:** 1. Free electricity for households. 1. Reduced electricity costs for the government. 1. Increased use of renewable energy. 1. Reduced carbon emissions.

Eligibility

Documents Required

• ✓ Aadhaar or valid identity proof
• ✓ Address proof
• ✓ Bank account details
• ✓ Eligibility-specific certificate or record

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

   Step-1 : Visit the official website .

2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

   Step-2 : Provide the following details for registration.

3. Step 3: Online application — step 3

   - Select your State

4. Step 4: Online application — step 4

   - Select your Electricity Distribution Company

5. Step 5: Online application — step 5

   - Enter your Electricity Consumer Number

6. Step 6: Online application — step 6

   - Enter Mobile Number

7. Step 7: Online application — step 7

   - Enter Email

8. Step 8: Online application — step 8

   - Please follow as per the direction from the portal.

9. Step 9: Online application — step 9

   Step-3 : Login with Consumer Number & Mobile Number.

10. Step 10: Online application — step 10

    Step-4 : Apply for the Rooftop Solar as per the form.

11. Step 11: Online application — step 11

    Step-5 : Fill out the online application form.

12. Step 12: Online application — step 12

    Step-6 : Wait for the feasibility approval from DISCOM. Once you get the feasibility approval install the plant by any of the registered vendors in your DISCOM.

13. Step 13: Online application — step 13

    Step-7 : Once installation is over, submit the plant details and apply for net meter.

14. Step 14: Online application — step 14

    Step-8 : After installation of net meter and inspection by DISCOM, they will generate commissioning certificate from portal.

15. Step 15: Online application — step 15

    Step-9 : Once you get the commissioning report. Submit the bank account details and a cancelled cheque through the portal. You will receive your subsidy in your bank account within 30 days.

FAQ

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.