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National Portal for Rooftop Solar

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India

Government of India Initiative

PM SURYA GHAR
MUFT BIJLI YOJNA

पीएम सूर्य घर: मुफ्त बिजली योजना

Free electricity up to 300 units every month for 1 Crore households through rooftop solar installation. Get subsidy up to ₹78,000 directly in your bank account.

What's New PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has been launched with an outlay of ₹75,021 crore. | Apply now to get subsidy up to ₹78,000 for rooftop solar installation. | Over 1.45 Crore households already registered on the National Portal. | Benefits of 300 units free electricity per month available for 1 Crore households.
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How It Works

Simple steps to install rooftop solar and get free electricity

1

Register on Portal

Visit pmsuryaghar.gov.in and register using your electricity consumer number and mobile number.

2

Apply for Rooftop Solar

Fill in the application form with your details, upload documents, and submit your application.

3

Get Feasibility Approval

Your DISCOM will review your application and approve the technical feasibility within 15 days.

4

Choose Vendor & Install

Select an MNRE-empanelled vendor from the portal. The vendor installs the rooftop solar system.

5

Inspection & Net Metering

DISCOM inspects the installation and installs a bidirectional net meter for your system.

6

Get Subsidy & Save

Upload commissioning details and get subsidy credited directly to your bank account.

Scheme Benefits

Key features and benefits of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Subsidy Up to ₹78,000

Get substantial Central Financial Assistance (CFA) directly in your bank account. Up to 40% subsidy on installation cost for systems up to 3kW.

Free Electricity Up to 300 Units

Generate your own electricity and get up to 300 units free every month. Save thousands on your electricity bills each year.

Low-Interest Bank Loans

Access collateral-free, low-interest loans at around 7% interest for installation of rooftop solar systems up to 3kW.

Net Metering Benefits

Sell excess electricity back to the grid through net metering. Get credited for the power you export, further reducing your bills.

Environmental Benefits

Reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to India's climate goals. 1,000 billion units of renewable electricity to be produced.

25+ Year System Life

Solar panels last over 25 years with minimal maintenance. Once installed, enjoy free electricity for decades with huge savings.

Subsidy Structure

Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for residential rooftop solar installations

Subsidy for Residential Consumers

System Capacity Subsidy Amount Eligibility
Up to 2 kW ₹30,000 per kW 40% of benchmark cost
2 kW to 3 kW ₹18,000 per kW (for additional capacity) 20% of benchmark cost
Above 3 kW ₹78,000 (Maximum cap) Capped at 3 kW benchmark
GHS/RWA (common facilities) ₹18,000 per kW Up to 500 kW capacity (@3 kW per house)

Example: For a 3kW system costing ₹1,50,000, you get a subsidy of ₹78,000 (₹60,000 for first 2kW + ₹18,000 for next 1kW). Your effective cost = ₹72,000 only!

Ready to Install Rooftop Solar?

Join 1.45 Crore+ households already registered. Get subsidy up to ₹78,000 and enjoy free electricity for 25+ years.

Apply Now on pmsuryaghar.gov.in