PM Surya Ghar: free electricity from your own roof
The scheme pays a direct subsidy of up to ₹78,000 on a rooftop solar system, transferred straight to your bank account. There is no income limit. This page explains what you get, whether you qualify, and exactly how to apply.
Subsidy calculator
What the scheme pays
Choose a system size to see the indicative central subsidy. Your own figure depends on your state and your roof.
| System size | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 kW | ₹30,000 per kW | Maximum ₹60,000 |
| 2 kW to 3 kW | ₹18,000 per kW above 2 kW | Maximum ₹78,000 |
| Above 3 kW | No additional central subsidy | Capped at ₹78,000 |
For a 3 kW system
An indicative national figure at a standard installed cost. Your state may add its own subsidy, and your actual cost depends on your roof and your installer.
Get the figure for your roofThe process
How to apply, step by step
The whole process runs online and typically takes 30 to 45 days from application to subsidy.
- 0110–15 minutes
Register on the portal
Sign up on the national portal with your Aadhaar, mobile number and email.
- 025 minutes
Enter your electricity usage
Add your monthly consumption in units. The portal recommends a system size from it.
- 031–3 days
Choose an empanelled vendor
Select an MNRE-approved installer working in your area.
- 041 day
Upload your documents
Identity proof, a recent electricity bill, bank details and a photograph of the roof.
- 057–15 days
DISCOM approval
Your electricity board carries out a feasibility check on the connection.
- 061–2 weeks
Installation
The vendor installs the panels, mounting structure and inverter.
- 072–5 days
Net meter installed
The DISCOM inspects the system and fits a bi-directional meter.
- 082–6 weeks
Subsidy transferred
The subsidy reaches your bank account by direct transfer.
Eligibility
Who can apply
You can apply if
- You are an Indian citizen
- You own the property
- You have a valid electricity connection
- Your roof is structurally sound and largely unshaded
- There is no income limit — the scheme is open to everyone
You cannot apply if
- You are a tenant without the owner applying
- You have already claimed a rooftop solar subsidy
- There is no valid DISCOM connection at the property
- The property is disputed or unauthorised
Find out what you would actually get
Your subsidy depends on system size, and system size depends on your roof and your bill. Two minutes to find out.
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