The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a government scheme that aims to promote the adoption of rooftop solar power in India by providing financial assistance to residential households to install solar power plants on their rooftops. The subsidy amount you receive is based on the capacity of the solar power plant you install, which in turn is determined by your average monthly electricity consumption. The scheme offers a tiered subsidy structure to make rooftop solar power more affordable for a wider range of households.
Subsidy for Residential Households
- Rs. 30,000 per kW up to 2 kW
- Rs. 18,000 per kW for additional capacity up to 3 kW
- Total subsidy for systems larger than 3 kW capped at Rs. 78,000
The amount of subsidy you can avail of depends on your average monthly electricity consumption. The image provides a table that illustrates the recommended capacity based on consumption:
- Average Monthly Electricity Consumption (units) Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity
- 0-150 1-2 kW
- 150-300 2-3 kW
- 300 Above 3 kW
Subsidy for Group Housing Societies/Resident Welfare Associations (GHS/RWA)
- Rs. 18,000 per kW for common facilities, including EV charging, up to 500 kW capacity (@3 kW per house) with the upper limit being inclusive of individual rooftop plants installed by individual residents in the GHS/RWA
PM Surya Ghar Yojana Subsidy Structure
How to Apply
Online applications can be submitted on the National Portal at https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in/
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a great initiative by the government to encourage the adoption of rooftop solar power. The subsidy structure makes it an attractive option for homeowners and housing societies to generate their own clean electricity and save money on their electricity bills.