PM Surya Ghar Solar Subsidy — Claim, Net Metering & Rejection-Proofing (Delhi-NCR)
Quick answer: Residential subsidy under PM Surya Ghar: ₹30,000 per kW up to 2 kW, plus ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW — capped at ₹78,000 for 3 kW and above (₹30,000 for 1 kW, ₹60,000 for 2 kW). Paid by DBT, typically 30–45 days after DISCOM commissioning. Apply on pmsuryaghar.gov.in; equipment must be ALMM-listed; group housing societies get ₹18,000/kW for common facilities up to 500 kW.
What you actually get
| System size | Subsidy |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 |
| 3 kW and above | ₹78,000 (cap) |
| Group housing society / RWA (common facilities) | ₹18,000 per kW, up to 500 kW (max 3 kW per house) |
Eligibility: a residential electricity connection with sanctioned load up to 10 kW, the application in the same name as the electricity bill, and no earlier rooftop-solar subsidy on the connection.
The claim sequence — where files get stuck
- Portal registration on pmsuryaghar.gov.in with DISCOM and consumer number.
- Feasibility approval from the DISCOM — sanctioned-load and technical checks happen here.
- Installation by a registered vendor with ALMM-listed panels and inverter — the step where a wrong equipment choice silently kills the subsidy.
- Net metering + commissioning — meter installation and DISCOM inspection.
- DBT disbursal — bank details on the portal; money typically lands 30–45 days after commissioning. We chase every stage so the file never idles.
Commercial & industrial rooftops — a different game
PM Surya Ghar is residential; shops, offices and factories don't get this subsidy. Commercial rooftop works on economics instead: net-metering/net-billing arrangements with your DISCOM, capex-vs-PPA structuring (third-party investor owns the plant, you buy power cheaper), and the accounting treatment of the asset. We structure the DISCOM approvals and the PPA so the project stands on savings, not on a subsidy that doesn't exist for you.
Factory or commercial installation as part of a bigger setup? Solar sits alongside pollution consents and the project-finance file — we handle the full approval stack.
Who this is for
Homeowners across Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad claiming the subsidy correctly the first time; RWAs and group housing societies for common-area systems; applicants whose claim is stuck or was rejected; and businesses evaluating commercial rooftop with net metering or a PPA.
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Frequently asked questions
How much subsidy do I get under PM Surya Ghar?
Rs 30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW, plus Rs 18,000 for the 3rd kW — capped at Rs 78,000 for systems of 3 kW or more. So 1 kW gets Rs 30,000, 2 kW gets Rs 60,000, and 3 kW or larger gets Rs 78,000, paid by DBT to your bank account after DISCOM commissioning.
Who is eligible for the PM Surya Ghar subsidy?
A residential consumer with sanctioned load up to 10 kW, applying in the same name as on the electricity bill, with no earlier rooftop-solar subsidy on that connection. Group housing societies and RWAs are separately eligible at Rs 18,000/kW for common facilities up to 500 kW (max 3 kW per house).
Why do PM Surya Ghar subsidy claims get rejected?
The most common cause is equipment — a panel or inverter not on the MNRE ALMM list — followed by the applicant's name not matching the electricity connection, and missing roof-ownership proof. All three are preventable before installation; almost none are fixable after. We verify the vendor's equipment list against ALMM before you sign.
How long does the subsidy take to arrive?
Typically 30–45 days after the DISCOM commissions the plant and your bank details are verified on the portal. Delays usually trace to pending DISCOM inspection or a bank-detail mismatch — both chase-able, which is exactly what we do.
Can my shop, office or factory get the PM Surya Ghar subsidy?
No — the scheme is for residential connections. Commercial and industrial rooftops work on net-metering/net-billing economics and PPA structuring instead, which often beats a subsidy anyway at commercial tariffs. We structure the DISCOM approvals and the PPA for exactly this.
Is there a loan available for rooftop solar under the scheme?
Banks run dedicated PM Surya Ghar loan products for residential systems with simplified processing. Whether a loan makes sense depends on your tariff and consumption; we run the payback math with and without financing before you commit.