Subsidy guide
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
Up to ₹78,000 from the central government for rooftop solar on your home. Here's exactly how much you get, who qualifies and how to apply.
How much subsidy do I get under PM Surya Ghar?
The central subsidy is ₹30,000 for a 1 kW system, ₹60,000 for 2 kW and ₹78,000 for 3 kW or larger, which is the maximum. It is credited directly to your bank account after the system is installed, inspected and net-metered by your DISCOM.
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Subsidy by system size
1 kW
₹30,000
0–150 units/month
2 kW
₹60,000
150–300 units/month
3 kW and above
₹78,000
Above 300 units/month
| System size | Central subsidy | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 | 0–150 units/month |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 | 150–300 units/month |
| 3 kW and above | ₹78,000 (max) | Above 300 units/month |
Resident Welfare Associations and Group Housing Societies: ₹18,000 per kW for common facilities, up to 500 kW.
Who is eligible?
- You are an Indian citizen
- You own a house with a roof suitable for solar panels
- The house has a valid electricity connection in your name
- You have not received any other subsidy for rooftop solar
How Greentree helps
- We register you on the portal and file the application
- Sizing that maximises subsidy and savings
- DISCOM feasibility, inspection and net-meter follow-up
- Bank-loan documentation support if you need it
- 25 years of monitoring and O&M after commissioning
How to apply, step by step
- 01
Register on the national portal
Sign up at pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your state, DISCOM, consumer number and mobile number.
- 02
Apply for rooftop solar
Log in with your consumer number and submit the rooftop solar application.
- 03
Get DISCOM feasibility approval
Your DISCOM (e.g. TGSPDCL, APSPDCL) checks technical feasibility and approves.
- 04
Install through a registered vendor
Greentree installs the system and uploads the installation details.
- 05
Net meter & inspection
Apply for net metering; the DISCOM inspects and installs the net meter and issues a commissioning certificate.
- 06
Receive the subsidy
Submit bank details and a cancelled cheque on the portal; the subsidy is credited to your account.
Frequently asked questions
"Muft Bijli" refers to the free power your own rooftop generates. A 3 kW system produces about 300–360 units a month, which can cover the full consumption of many homes.
The subsidy is released after commissioning and the DISCOM's inspection report is uploaded to the portal. Timelines vary; we track your application until it is credited.
Yes. Collateral-free loans for residential rooftop solar are available through public sector banks via the national portal.
Individual flat owners usually can't install on a shared roof, but the RWA or housing society can install for common facilities at ₹18,000 per kW, up to 500 kW.
State top-ups change from time to time. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll confirm what's currently available in your state.
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