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Official PM Surya Ghar subsidy slabs (2026)

Central Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) calculated per kW of installed solar capacity:

System Capacity	Est. Monthly Units	Avg Gross Cost	Central DBT Subsidy	Net Homeowner Cost
1 kW	120 – 140 units	₹60,000 – ₹70,000	₹30,000	₹30,000 – ₹40,000
2 kW	240 – 280 units	₹1,20,000 – ₹1,35,000	₹60,000	₹60,000 – ₹75,000
3 kW	360 – 420 units	₹1,80,000 – ₹1,95,000	₹78,000 (Maximum Cap)	₹1,02,000 – ₹1,17,000
4 kW – 10 kW	480 – 1,300 units	₹2,30,000 – ₹5,50,000	₹78,000 (Capped at 3kW)	₹1,52,000 – ₹4,72,000

Step-by-step application workflow

How to apply on pmsuryaghar.gov.in from initial registration to net-meter commissioning:

Registration on National Portal (pmsuryaghar.gov.in)

Download the PM Surya Ghar mobile app or visit pmsuryaghar.gov.in. Select your state, electricity distribution company (DISCOM), and enter your consumer account number and mobile number.

Apply for rooftop solar feasibility

Login with your consumer credentials and apply for technical feasibility. The local DISCOM reviews transformer loading capacity and issues an approval within 15 days.

Execute agreement with an empanelled vendor

Select an MNRE-registered solar vendor in your city. Ensure the quotation explicitly mandates ALMM-listed Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) solar modules.

Hardware installation and net-meter inspection

Vendor installs modules, inverters, and lightning earthing. DISCOM engineers conduct on-site inspection, install the bi-directional net meter, and issue a joint commissioning report.

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) disbursement

Submit bank account details (with a cancelled cheque) on the portal. The central financial assistance of up to ₹78,000 is credited directly to your bank account within 30 days.

Mandatory compliance requirements for subsidy approval

1. DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) ModulesSolar modules must be assembled in India using domestically manufactured solar photovoltaic cells. Non-DCR panels (even if assembled in India with imported cells) are ineligible for central subsidy.

2. MNRE ALMM ComplianceBoth the module manufacturer and specific model must be certified on the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM List-I).

3. Bi-directional Net MeteringThe system must be tied to the local distribution utility's grid via a certified net meter. Off-grid systems with battery backup are not eligible for central DBT assistance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum subsidy under PM Surya Ghar Yojana?+

For residential individual households, the central DBT subsidy is capped at ₹78,000 for system capacities of 3 kW and higher (₹30,000 for 1 kW, ₹60,000 for 2 kW, and ₹78,000 for 3 kW or above).

Is PM Surya Ghar subsidy available for commercial offices or factories?+

No. PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is strictly reserved for individual residential houses and Group Housing Societies (GHS / RWA common area lighting). Commercial and industrial consumers benefit from 40% accelerated depreciation tax benefits and GST input tax credits rather than direct DBT subsidies.

What are DCR panels and why are they mandatory?+

Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) modules are solar panels manufactured in India using solar cells also produced domestically. Under MNRE guidelines, direct financial subsidy is only released if DCR-certified modules from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) are deployed.

How long does it take to receive the subsidy in the bank account?+

Once the net meter is commissioned and the joint commissioning report is uploaded along with bank details on pmsuryaghar.gov.in, the Ministry disburses the DBT credit within 30 days directly to the registered Aadhaar-linked account.

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