The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a significant initiative of the Government of India that aims to provide up to 300 units of free electricity per month to 1 crore households across the country.
The key details of this scheme are as follows:
Key Benefits
• Free electricity: Eligible households will receive up to 300 units of free electricity per month.
• Subsidy: The government is providing substantial subsidies for installing solar panels:
o For a 1 kW system: ₹30,000.
o For a 2 kW system: ₹60,000.
o For 3 kW or more: A maximum subsidy of up to ₹78,000.
• Source of income: You can also earn money by selling excess electricity to the grid.
Eligibility Criteria
• Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
• The applicant must have a home and a suitable roof for installing solar panels.
• The home must have a valid electricity connection.
• The applicant must not have previously availed of the solar subsidy.
How to Apply?
You can apply online through the official portal pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
1. Registration: Select the state and electricity distribution company (DISCOM) and enter your consumer number.
2. Application: Log in and fill out the application form for ‘Rooftop Solar’.
3. Installation: After receiving feasibility approval from the DISCOM, have the plant installed by a registered vendor.
4. Subsidy: After net metering and commissioning, the subsidy will be deposited directly into your bank account.
For more information, you can visit the official National Portal for Rooftop Solar.
To receive the subsidy under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme (2026), you will primarily need the following documents:
• Identity proof: Aadhaar card (mandatory), PAN card, or voter ID.
• Address proof: Latest electricity bill (within the last 6 months) containing your consumer number.
• Property ownership proof: Proof of roof ownership, such as a sale deed, property tax receipt, or mutation certificate.
• Bank details: Passbook or canceled check of a bank account linked to Aadhaar (the subsidy amount will be deposited directly into this account).
• Mobile number: Active mobile number linked to Aadhaar.
• Other documents: Passport-size photo and email ID.
Application process:
1. Registration: Visit the PM Surya Ghar official portal and enter your state, electricity distribution company (DISCOM), and consumer number.
2. Approval: Wait for technical feasibility from the DISCOM.
3. Installation: Install the solar plant from a registered vendor and apply for net metering.
4. Receive the subsidy: After installation and inspection, upload your bank details to the portal. The subsidy will be credited to your account within 30 to 45 days.