PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: 2026 Guide
Everything Indian homeowners need to know about PM Surya Ghar — the ₹78,000 rooftop solar subsidy, eligibility, step-by-step application, documents, timelines and Delhi NCR DISCOM notes.
Government of India rooftop solar scheme
What is PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a central government scheme launched in February 2024 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). It provides a direct Central Financial Assistance (CFA) — a subsidy paid to the consumer’s bank account — for installing rooftop solar on residential homes across India.
The stated goal of the scheme is to take 1 crore (10 million) households onto rooftop solar by 2027, reduce monthly electricity bills, and expand the share of distributed clean energy in India’s grid. Applications are submitted through the National Portal for Rooftop Solar (pmsuryaghar.gov.in).
This page is a plain-language reference for households — especially across Delhi NCR — who are evaluating the scheme. It uses only publicly announced figures and official scheme rules; we don’t make up numbers.
Subsidy amounts by system size
The central subsidy under PM Surya Ghar is tiered by installed DC capacity. The total subsidy per residential consumer is capped at ₹78,000 regardless of system size.
| System size | Central subsidy | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 kW | ₹30,000 | Typical for very low monthly consumption (up to ~150 units). |
| Up to 2 kW | ₹60,000 | Common fit for households using ~150–300 units per month. |
| 3 kW or more | ₹78,000 (maximum) | Subsidy is capped at ₹78,000 — larger systems are allowed but the central subsidy does not exceed this amount. |
State governments may add a top-up subsidy in some regions; check with your DISCOM. All subsidies are disbursed only after the system is commissioned and inspected by the DISCOM.
How to apply: step by step
The entire application is managed through the National Portal for Rooftop Solar. Follow these seven steps in order — skipping steps (especially DISCOM feasibility) can make your system ineligible for the subsidy.
Register on the National Portal
Create an account at the National Portal for Rooftop Solar (pmsuryaghar.gov.in) using your state, DISCOM, and electricity consumer number.
Login and submit your application
Log in to the portal and fill in the rooftop solar application for your home, including the proposed system size in kW.
Wait for DISCOM technical feasibility approval
Your DISCOM reviews feasibility — grid capacity at your transformer, sanctioned load, and metering. This typically takes about 2–4 weeks.
Choose an MNRE-empanelled installer
Only installations done by an MNRE-empanelled vendor listed on the National Portal qualify for the central subsidy. Compare vendors and finalise a quote.
Install the rooftop solar system
The empanelled vendor installs panels, inverter, mounting structure, and balance-of-system components per MNRE specifications.
Request DISCOM inspection and net meter installation
After installation, submit the commissioning request on the portal. The DISCOM inspects the system and installs a bi-directional net meter so exports are measured.
Receive subsidy to your bank account
Once commissioning is approved on the portal, the central subsidy is credited directly to the consumer’s bank account — typically within about 30 days of commissioning (longer in some DISCOMs).
Eligibility checklist
- You are an Indian resident and the household is used for domestic consumption.
- Your home has a valid, active electricity connection with a registered DISCOM consumer number.
- You own the rooftop, or have written permission from the owner to install a rooftop solar system.
- Your roof has adequate shadow-free space and structural capacity for panels.
- The installation is carried out by an MNRE-empanelled vendor listed on the National Portal.
- Your DISCOM supports and approves net metering for the sanctioned system size.
Documents required
- Recent electricity bill (consumer number must match your portal application).
- Identity proof (Aadhaar or equivalent government ID).
- Address proof for the installation site.
- Bank account details for direct subsidy credit (account in the applicant’s name).
- Photograph of the rooftop / proposed installation area.
- Ownership document or a written no-objection letter from the roof owner (for tenants or joint-ownership cases).
End-to-end timeline
From portal registration to subsidy credit, most residential rooftop solar projects under PM Surya Ghar complete in 45–120 days. The biggest variables are DISCOM feasibility clearance and post-commissioning inspection queues.
- Portal application and DISCOM technical feasibility~2–4 weeks
- Installer selection, site survey and contract~1–2 weeks
- Installation and commissioning~1–2 weeks (for typical residential sizes)
- DISCOM inspection and net-meter installation~2–4 weeks
- Subsidy credit to bank account after commissioning~30 days (can be longer with some DISCOMs)
Delhi NCR specific
PM Surya Ghar across Delhi NCR DISCOMs
PM Surya Ghar is a central scheme, but feasibility approvals, net metering and inspection are handled by your local DISCOM. LivSmart Solar serves Delhi NCR, so here’s what to expect in the three main DISCOM zones.
Delhi (BSES Rajdhani, BSES Yamuna, Tata Power-DDL)
Applications flow through the National Portal; the appropriate Delhi DISCOM (BRPL, BYPL, or TPDDL) is selected during registration. Net metering is processed by the chosen DISCOM after technical feasibility approval.
Gurgaon & Faridabad (DHBVN, Haryana)
Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) is the DISCOM for most of Gurgaon and Faridabad. Feasibility and net-meter installation follow the Haryana state rooftop solar policy.
Noida, Greater Noida & Ghaziabad (PVVNL, UP)
Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) handles western UP. Consumer IDs and sanctioned load on your PVVNL bill are required during portal registration.
LivSmart Solar works with households across Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad. We can guide you through the National Portal process and help you select an MNRE-empanelled installer — note that only installation by an MNRE-empanelled vendor is eligible for the central subsidy.
Frequently asked questions
Factual answers to the most common PM Surya Ghar questions we hear from NCR households. If your situation isn’t covered here, send us a note via the contact page.
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Ready to start your PM Surya Ghar application?
Talk to LivSmart Solar for an honest site review across Delhi NCR, a sizing estimate, and guidance through the National Portal and DISCOM steps. You can also explore our broader overview of central and state rooftop solar subsidies in India.