The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is India's flagship rooftop solar subsidy scheme. It provides direct financial assistance to residential consumers who install rooftop solar systems.
Subsidy amounts (as of 2026):
- 1 kW system: Rs 30,000
- 2 kW system: Rs 60,000
- 3 kW and above: Rs 78,000
The subsidy is credited directly to the homeowner's bank account after installation and inspection by the DISCOM.
Eligibility criteria:
- Must be a residential electricity consumer
- Must have a valid electricity connection
- The system must be installed by an empanelled vendor
- Only grid-connected systems qualify
- One subsidy per household
Step-by-step application process:
1. Register on the national portal (pmsuryaghar.gov.in)
2. Submit your electricity bill and consumer details
3. Get feasibility approval from your DISCOM
4. Choose an empanelled installer (SolarWale is empanelled in MP)
5. Complete installation and submit commissioning report
6. DISCOM inspects and installs net meter
7. Subsidy is released to your bank account within 30 days
Common mistakes to avoid:
- Don't pay the full amount upfront without confirming subsidy eligibility
- Ensure your installer is officially empanelled — non-empanelled installations don't qualify
- Keep your bank account linked to your Aadhaar for DBT
SolarWale guides every customer through the subsidy process, ensuring zero paperwork hassle and maximum subsidy benefit.