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PM Surya Ghar — free electricity up to 300 units + rooftop solar subsidy (2026)
Free electricity up to 300 units/month + Rs 30,000-78,000 subsidy on 1-3 kW rooftop solar installation.
Launched: 2024 · Issued by: Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
Who is eligible
- Indian household with own roof / rented with owner consent
- Connected to grid (DISCOM connection)
- Aadhaar-linked bank account
- Discom no-objection (NOC) for rooftop installation
What you get
Subsidy on rooftop solar: Rs 30,000 (1 kW) + Rs 60,000 (2 kW) + Rs 78,000 (3 kW). Free electricity up to 300 units/month for 1 crore households (priority: lower-income). DISCOM net-metering credits surplus.
How to apply (step-by-step)
- Visit pmsuryaghar.gov.in — Register with consumer number + Aadhaar.
- Choose installer — Empanelled vendor list at portal.
- DISCOM technical feasibility — Discom inspects roof + electrical infrastructure; issues NOC.
- Installation by vendor — Rooftop panels + inverter + meter installed.
- Net-meter installed by DISCOM — Bidirectional meter measures generation + consumption.
- Subsidy disbursed in 30 days — Direct to vendor / your bank.
- Net-metering bills — Surplus exported = credit on next bill.
Documents needed
- Aadhaar
- Latest electricity bill
- Roof ownership / NOC if rented
- Bank account
Timeline
60-90 days from registration to commissioning. Subsidy: 30 days post-installation.
Portal + helpline
- Official portal: pmsuryaghar.gov.in
- Helpline: PM Surya Ghar: 1800-180-3333
Common issues
- Roof-load capacity insufficient — vendor inspection identifies; some structures need reinforcement.
- DISCOM NOC delayed — file RTI to DISCOM citing PM Surya Ghar guidelines.
- Vendor fraud — pay only via portal; never cash to vendor.
- Net-metering meter delayed — DISCOM responsibility; escalate via portal.
Benefit delayed or rejected? File an RTI
Most “delays” or “rejections” clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date. 2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file. 3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline. 4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days. 5. Likely date of disbursement / decision.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do I save annually?
A 3 kW system in good sun saves ~Rs 12,000-15,000/year on electricity. Pays back in 4-5 years.
Is it really free electricity for 1 crore households?
Free up to 300 units/month for selected (priority) households. Others get subsidy + net-metering credits.
Can I get loan for the rooftop install?
Yes — banks empanelled offer low-interest loans for solar.
What about maintenance?
Annual cleaning + 25-year panel warranty. Inverter typical replacement at year 10 (~Rs 30K).
Summary + next step
Bottom line: Free electricity up to 300 units/month + Rs 30,000-78,000 subsidy on 1-3 kW rooftop solar installation. Apply at pmsuryaghar.gov.in. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
- Apply now: pmsuryaghar.gov.in
- If delayed — RTI Drafter: File RTI in 5 minutes
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Related
Sources
- Official portal: pmsuryaghar.gov.in
- Issued by: Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
- Launched: 2024
- Citizen feedback via %%AwaazRTI%% (composite, identifying details removed)
Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.

