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+metatag-keywords=(pm surya ghar, free solar electricity, rooftop solar subsidy, pm surya ghar 2026)
+metatag-description=(Subsidy 60-78% on rooftop solar (1-3 kW) + ZERO electricity bill up to 300 units/month free for 1 crore households.)
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+====== PM Surya Ghar — free electricity up to 300 units + rooftop solar subsidy (2026) ======
+{{ :social:auto:yojana-pm-suryaghar.png?direct&1200 }}
+<WRAP info>
+**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
+</WRAP>
+===== 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 =====
+-90 days from registration to commissioning. Subsidy: 30 days post-installation.
+===== Portal + helpline =====
+  * **Official portal:** [[https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in|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:
+<code>
+. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
+. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
+. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
+. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
+. Likely date of disbursement / decision.
+</code>
+**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Open the AI RTI Drafter →]]
+**More schemes for you:** [[:audience:farmers|All farmers schemes]]
+===== 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 =====
+<WRAP center round tip 90%>
+**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:** [[https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in|pmsuryaghar.gov.in]]
+  * **If delayed — RTI Drafter:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|File RTI in 5 minutes]]
+  * **Browse all 150 yojanas:** [[:yojana:start|Sarkari Yojana index]]
+</WRAP>
+===== Related =====
+  * [[:yojana:start|All 150 Sarkari Yojanas]]
+  * [[:check-status:start|25 status-check guides]]
+  * [[:documents:start|30 documents-required checklists]]
+  * [[:how-to-apply:start|25 how-to-apply guides]]
+  * [[:rejection-recovery:start|16 rejection-recovery guides]]
+  * [[:audience:start|10 audience-hub schemes]]
+  * [[:helplines:start|32 helplines + grievance routes]]
+  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Official portal: pmsuryaghar.gov.in
+  * Issued by: Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
+  * Launched: 2024
+  * Citizen feedback via [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|%%AwaazRTI%%]] (composite, identifying details removed)
+//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.//
+{{tag>yojana sarkari-yojana pm-suryaghar}}

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