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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)

  1. Visit pmsuryaghar.gov.in — Register with consumer number + Aadhaar.
  2. Choose installer — Empanelled vendor list at portal.
  3. DISCOM technical feasibility — Discom inspects roof + electrical infrastructure; issues NOC.
  4. Installation by vendor — Rooftop panels + inverter + meter installed.
  5. Net-meter installed by DISCOM — Bidirectional meter measures generation + consumption.
  6. Subsidy disbursed in 30 days — Direct to vendor / your bank.
  7. 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

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.

Auto-fill the PIO + your case: Open the AI RTI Drafter →

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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.

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.

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