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PM Surya Ghar · Rajasthan
ENहिं
Plan with a clear view of subsidy.
पीएम सूर्य घर मुफ़्त बिजली योजना
Eligible residential grid-connected solar can include qualifying hybrids. Central assistance follows eligible solar capacity, with no separate battery allowance. We check current PM Surya Ghar requirements and approvals.
What a 3 kW home can receive
- Central subsidy, 3 kW and above
- ₹78,000
- Rajasthan top-up, eligible families
- up to ₹17,000
- Maximum central subsidy
- up to ₹78,000
Central amounts above are the scheme maximums and depend on eligibility and system size. Rajasthan's ₹17,000, and a smart meter at no charge, apply to connections registered under Mukhyamantri Nishulk Bijli Yojana, the 150-units-a-month free electricity scheme; eligibility is checked and consent recorded on your DISCOM's portal, so it is not automatic with the central subsidy. Subsidy is processed after the required approvals, and the receiving account and any loan adjustment follow the scheme and lender's rules. Sources: pmsuryaghar.gov.in and the state DISCOM portal for the 150-unit scheme; figures checked 16 Sep 2026.
The scheme in brief
One crore homes, one national portal.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is the central government's rooftop solar scheme for homes, launched in February 2024 with a target of one crore households. You apply on the national portal, choose a vendor registered with your DISCOM, and the subsidy is paid by direct transfer once the plant is installed, inspected and commissioned.
Official figures
81.7 lakh
applications on the national portal
47.1 lakh
rooftop plants installed
16.6 GW
of household solar capacity added
₹31,071 crore
subsidy paid to households
The Rajasthan advantage
₹17,000 more, if your family qualifies.
Rajasthan adds ₹17,000 in state assistance, and a smart meter at no charge, for connections registered under Mukhyamantri Nishulk Bijli Yojana, the 150-units-a-month free electricity scheme announced in the 2025-26 state budget. Eligibility is by connection, not by promise: it is checked and your consent recorded on the DISCOM's portal, and we check yours against the DISCOM record before we file.
Who gets the top-up
Households registered under Mukhyamantri Nishulk Bijli Yojana, which gives 150 free units a month. If your bill already shows that concession, you are in the frame. A 1.1 kW plant sized to those units can come to almost nothing after both subsidies.
How it is paid
The central subsidy is credited first; the state top-up follows to the same account. We track both and tell you on WhatsApp as each one lands.
What we need from you
The latest bill and the consumer number. That is enough for us to read the tariff category, the sanctioned load and the concession flag.
DISCOM by DISCOM
JVVNL
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam
Jaipur, Alwar, Kota, Bharatpur, Dausa, Tonk and the east
Our home circle. Feasibility, inspection and net meter run through the Jaipur sub-divisions we work with every week.
AVVNL
Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam
Ajmer, Udaipur, Bhilwara, Nagaur, Sikar, Jhunjhunu and the south
Same national portal, same steps; inspection is by the local sub-division. Our Sikar and Ajmer crews cover it.
JdVVNL
Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam
Jodhpur, Bikaner, Barmer, Pali, Churu, Sri Ganganagar and the west
Highest sun, hottest roofs. We size for the heat and schedule surveys district by district.
Subsidy slabs
Central subsidy, by system size.
| System size | Central subsidy | Suits monthly use of |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 | up to 150 units |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 | 150 to 300 units |
| 3 kW and above | ₹78,000 | over 300 units |
- Systems can go up to your sanctioned load, maximum 10 kW under the scheme. The central subsidy stays capped at ₹78,000.
- The Rajasthan top-up of up to ₹17,000 for eligible families is paid on top.
Eligibility and documents
Five things to have ready.
You qualify if you are an Indian citizen, own a house with a roof fit for panels, hold a valid electricity connection in your own name, and have not taken another solar subsidy on that connection.
- 01
Aadhaar card
Name spelt exactly as on the electricity bill.
- 02
Latest electricity bill
The consumer number on it is the key to the whole application.
- 03
Bank passbook or cancelled cheque
Account and loan details must follow the portal and lender requirements.
- 04
Proof of roof rights
Property paper, or a letter from the society for a shared roof.
- 05
A passport photo
For the portal profile.
The name on Aadhaar, the bill and the bank account must match. Most rejections start here, so we compare all three before anything is filed.
The process, step by step
Seven steps. Three sit with the DISCOM.
We do the paperwork and chase the rest. We do not pretend to control the DISCOM's calendar, so each step below says whose desk it is on.
- 1
Register on the portal
On pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your state, DISCOM, consumer number and mobile. We do it with you on a call; the login stays yours.
Day 1 · with us
- 2
Apply for rooftop solar
Under your consumer number, with roof details and the system size we worked out from your bills and the 3D design of your roof.
Day 1 · with us
- 3
Choose a registered vendor: pick us.
The portal lists vendors registered with your DISCOM. Pick one, and the DISCOM issues feasibility approval for the size applied.
DISCOM desk
- 4
Install with ALMM and DCR components
ALMM-listed panels with domestic cells, an approved inverter, and the mounting structure we use across Rajasthan. Up to 10 kW goes up in a day.
1 day on site · us
- 5
DISCOM inspection and net meter
We submit the plant details; the DISCOM inspects and installs the bidirectional meter.
DISCOM desk
- 6
Commissioning upload
Commissioning report on the portal, with your bank details for the transfer.
Same week · us
- 7
Subsidy by direct transfer
Disbursement follows inspection, portal processing and approval. Timing and the receiving account depend on scheme and lender rules.
30–90 days · DISCOM and MNRE
Why applications get rejected
Five mistakes we prevent.
Name mismatch
Aadhaar says one spelling, the bill another. We compare all three documents before filing and get the bill corrected first if needed.
Wrong consumer number
A digit off, or the number of a different connection at the same address. We read it off the bill and confirm it on the DISCOM portal.
Unregistered vendor
Work done by a vendor not registered with your DISCOM gets no subsidy. Check the portal list before you sign with anyone, including us.
Bank account not linked to Aadhaar
Direct transfer fails quietly if the account is not Aadhaar-seeded. We check the seeding status before the commissioning upload.
System bigger than the sanctioned load
A 5 kW system on a 3 kW sanctioned load fails at feasibility. We raise the load with the DISCOM first, or size to it.
Loan and EMI
₹0 down, if you want it.
Compare bank offers for your eligible solar installation. Rates, fees, upfront payment and approval depend on the lender. Subsidy timing and any loan adjustment require confirmation.
MNRE guidelines reviewed 30 October 2026 give an implementation period through 31 March 2027. Check current application requirements and dates on the official portal.
PM Surya Ghar
Questions about the subsidy.
Must I replace my on-grid system?
No. A working on-grid system remains useful. Consider storage when evening use or backup matters. Compare added cost with your needs.
Will solar work during a cut?
Standard on-grid shuts down with the grid. Backup requires a suitable inverter, compatible charged battery and separate circuits. Hybrid supplies the loads selected in its design.
How long will backup last?
Usable energy, starting charge, reserve and load determine runtime. We estimate for your appliance list. More running appliances reduce available time.
Can it run an AC or pump?
Yes, with a system designed for the load. Check running power, starting demand and simultaneous appliances. Both battery capacity and inverter power matter.
Can I add a battery directly?
Not to every system. Equipment, wiring, metering, approvals and warranties need checks. Some parts may stay; others may change. An upgrade review identifies options.
Will my computer stay on?
Inverter transfer time and the computer’s tolerance need checking. Sensitive equipment may still need a dedicated UPS alongside hybrid solar.
How much battery maintenance?
LFP needs no water topping. Installation, temperature and periodic checks still matter. Life and performance depend on use and manufacturer conditions.
Can hybrid receive subsidy?
Eligible residential grid-connected hybrid may receive assistance based on solar capacity. Battery cost does not increase central assistance. Current rules and approvals apply.
How do meters and exports affect bills?
Your approved tariff sets the rates. Self-use, bill credits and payment for residual surplus are different. We compare using your connection’s rules.
Will I stop needing the grid?
Most hybrids retain it. Long outages, heavy loads and low sunlight can exhaust storage. Full off-grid operation needs a separate design and budget.
Will solar fast-charge my EV?
Solar can provide charging energy. Speed depends on the vehicle, charger and available power. DC alone is not faster; compatible controlled charging equipment is needed.
Can I view readings in the app?
The customer RMS app is not released yet. Call/WhatsApp for available readings and service. Battery readings depend on equipment and connectivity.
What is the give-up-subsidy option?
The portal lets you proceed without subsidy. You then skip the domestic-cell panel requirement and the wait for the transfer, and can go bigger than your sanctioned load allows under the scheme. For most homes the subsidy is worth the wait. We show you both sums and let you choose.
How do I track my application?
Log in to the portal with your consumer number; every stage shows its status. We also send a WhatsApp update as each stage clears, so you rarely need to look.
Is the subsidy taxable?
It is a capital grant paid against the cost of the plant, not salary or business income. For your own return, ask your CA, or ours.
We live in a society. Can common areas get the subsidy?
Yes. Housing societies and RWAs get ₹18,000 per kW for common facilities, up to 500 kW at 3 kW per house. Individual flats apply on their own connections as usual. We run both together.
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