PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
Subsidy of up to ₹78,000 on home rooftop solar. Here are the official amounts, eligibility, steps and links in one place.
Government of India scheme
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
Central subsidy of up to ₹78,000 on home rooftop solar. The scheme aims to give one crore households free electricity of up to 300 units/month. We help you with the portal, paperwork, net metering and subsidy follow-up.
Scheme period ends 31 March 2027
As per the MNRE guidelines, the scheme is implemented till 31 March 2027. No extension has been officially notified as of October 2026. Always confirm the latest date on pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
| System size | Subsidy |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 |
| 3 kW and above | ₹78,000 (maximum) |
₹30,000/kW for the first 2 kW + ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW; no extra subsidy above 3 kW. Special category states get ₹33,000 and ₹19,800/kW. Housing societies (GHS/RWA): ₹18,000/kW for common facilities, up to 500 kW. Source: MNRE guidelines.
- National helpline
- 15555
- Solar loan
- Collateral-free loans of around 7% for systems up to 3 kW (rate stated at launch)
Who is eligible
- Residential electricity connection with your local DISCOM (you need the consumer account number)
- Grid-connected rooftop solar system tagged to that residential connection
- You pay for the system yourself (capex model); subsidy is credited after installation
- Panels must be made-in-India DCR modules; non-DCR panels make the installation ineligible
- Installation by a vendor registered on the National Portal
- Shops, offices and other non-residential connections are not eligible
How to apply
- 1Register on pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your state, DISCOM and consumer number
- 2Choose a registered vendor and agree on the system and price
- 3Get the system installed and upload details and geo-tagged photos on the portal
- 4DISCOM inspects the system and installs the net meter
- 5Subsidy (CFA) is credited to your bank account (or loan account) through the portal
Baba Solars is a private installer, not a government body. Subsidy amounts, eligibility and dates are set by MNRE and can change; the official portal is the final word.
See your subsidy and savings
Move the slider to your monthly bill. The calculator uses the official subsidy slabs.
Check your CSPDCL bill
Suggested system size
3kW
You use about 368 units a month.
- Estimated system cost
- ₹1,59,000 – ₹1,83,000
- Subsidy (estimated)
- – ₹78,000
- You pay about
- ₹93,000
- Savings per year
- ₹30,000
- Payback
- 3.1 years
- Roof space needed
- ~270 sq ft
- 25-year savings
- ₹10,22,744
Generates ~4,599 units a year and avoids ~3.8 tonnes of CO₂.
Estimate only, based on 4.2 units/kW/day and PM Surya Ghar residential subsidy slabs. Actual price, generation and subsidy depend on site survey, equipment and government rules. See pricing notes.
Subsidy questions
Apply before the scheme period ends
The scheme is implemented till 31 March 2027 as per MNRE guidelines. Book a free survey and we will help with the portal and paperwork.