Government rooftop solar subsidy
Get a direct central subsidy and up to 300 units of free electricity every month under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana — applications open until 31 March 2027.
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
A flagship Government of India scheme helping households install rooftop solar with a direct central subsidy and up to 300 units of free electricity per month for eligible families. We help you understand the scheme and handle the process end to end.
Subsidy applications open until 31 March 2027
Subsidy Details (Central Financial Assistance)
Eligibility
- Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
- Must own a house with a roof suitable for installing solar panels.
- The household must have a valid electricity connection.
- Must not have availed any other subsidy for solar panels.
Up to 300 Units Free
Eligible households can get up to 300 units of free electricity every month.
Direct Central Subsidy
Central Financial Assistance is credited directly to your bank account.
Sell Surplus Power
Export extra generation to the grid through net metering and earn credits.
Long-Term Savings
Lower bills for 25+ years with a one-time, subsidised investment.
How to Apply — Step by Step
Register Online
Register on the national PM Surya Ghar portal with your electricity details and consumer number.
Apply & Get Approval
Submit your rooftop solar application and wait for feasibility approval from your DISCOM.
Install Your System
We design and install a quality rooftop solar system suited to your home and consumption.
Inspection & Subsidy
After net-meter installation and inspection, the subsidy is credited to your bank account.
PM Surya Ghar — FAQs
It is a Government of India scheme launched in 2024 to help households install rooftop solar, with the goal of providing free electricity (up to 300 units per month) to eligible families and a central subsidy on installation cost.
Central Financial Assistance is ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW, plus ₹18,000 per kW for capacity between 2–3 kW. The total subsidy is capped at ₹78,000 for systems of 3 kW and above. Amounts are as per current government policy and may change.
Indian citizens who own a house with a suitable roof, have a valid electricity connection, and have not already availed a solar subsidy are eligible to apply.
Applications are made online through the official national portal. MK Solar Energy guides you through registration, documentation, installation and the net-metering process end to end.
Timelines vary by DISCOM and location. Typically it involves application approval, installation, net-meter setup and inspection before the subsidy is released.
No. MK Solar Energy is an independent solar solutions company. We provide guidance and installation support to help you apply under the scheme; the subsidy is granted by the government as per eligibility.
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Get an indicative system size, savings and payback. For an exact proposal, request a free survey.
Your estimated solar plan
Recommended size
4.2 kW
Monthly savings
₹3,680
Annual savings
₹44,160
Payback period
5.8 yrs
Estimated 25-year savings
₹11,04,000
Indicative estimate only. Subsidy guidance available for eligible residential customers, subject to current government policies and eligibility.
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