Who can avail the PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar subsidy?

Residential electricity consumers installing rooftop solar on their own premises are directly eligible for Central Financial Assistance (CFA). MSMEs and commercial establishments can benefit through state-level distribution-linked subsidies or facilitated CAPEX/RESCO models; the DISCOM must be notified in all cases.

How much subsidy is available for residential consumers?

The CFA is slab-based: up to ₹30,000 for 1 kW, ₹60,000 for 2 kW, and ₹78,000 for 3 kW and above per household. The subsidy is credited directly to the consumer''s bank account after installation and inspection.

What are the benefits for MSMEs?

MSMEs can reduce electricity costs substantially through net-metering (excess solar power fed to the grid offsets the bill). State industrial incentive policies often stack additional capital subsidies or interest subvention for solar on MSME premises. The RESCO model also allows zero-capex solar with a power-purchase agreement.

No. CFA is a non-repayable subsidy. No equity stake is taken by the government.

Apply on the national portal at pmsuryaghar.gov.in. Select your state DISCOM, register, and apply for net-metering. Only empanelled vendors listed on the portal may install the system. After installation, the DISCOM inspects and issues a net-meter; the subsidy is then disbursed within 30 days.

Can I combine this with other schemes?

Yes. MSMEs can combine PM Surya Ghar benefits with solar components of state industrial incentive policies and with MSME technology-upgrade schemes where solar capex is an eligible expense.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana — MNRE Rooftop Solar

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Central subsidy and net-metering for rooftop solar on residential and MSME premises

Funding amount: Varies
Funding type: Subsidy
Provider: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Application deadline: Rolling
Location: Open to startups registered in India

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Check DISCOM's net-metering rules and your
Check DISCOM's net-metering rules and your sanctioned load.
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Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.

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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.

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