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Government of India Initiative
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE)
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a Government of India initiative focused on rooftop solar for residential households. The scheme was launched in February 2024 and aims to support rooftop solar installations across one crore households nationwide.
Government Scheme Information — shown separately from G.B. Enterprises Services below. G.B. Enterprises is an independent solar installer and is not affiliated with, or a representative of, the Government of India.
Key Benefits
Why This Scheme Matters
Lower Electricity Bills
Rooftop solar generation can offset a meaningful share of household electricity consumption, reducing what you pay the DISCOM every month.
Central Financial Assistance
Eligible households can receive central financial assistance (CFA) directly, reducing the upfront cost of a compliant rooftop installation.
Collateral-Free Loans
The scheme framework references low-interest, collateral-free loan products for rooftop solar through participating banks — subject to lender and portal terms.
Surplus Energy Export
Where net-metering is enabled by your DISCOM, surplus units exported to the grid can be credited against your bill, subject to local regulations.
One Crore Household Target
The scheme's stated national ambition is to support rooftop solar adoption across one crore households across India.
Reduced Grid Dependence
Widespread rooftop adoption is intended to ease pressure on daytime grid demand while cutting household carbon footprint.
Eligibility
Who Can Apply
Eligible residential consumers with a grid-connected electricity connection can apply through the National Portal, subject to current rules, benchmark costs and eligibility criteria set by the government and the local DISCOM.
You are a residential electricity consumer with an active, grid-connected connection.
You (or your household) own or have documented rights to install on the rooftop.
The rooftop has adequate shadow-free area and structural suitability for the proposed capacity.
The connection has not already availed rooftop solar subsidy under an overlapping central scheme.
You are able to register and track your application via the official National Portal.
Central Financial Assistance
Indicative CFA Structure
First 2 kW60% of applicable benchmark cost
Additional 1 kW (up to 3 kW)40% of applicable benchmark cost
Beyond 3 kWNo additional central CFA under the standard structure
Illustrative Maximum CFA
Up to ₹78,000 for a 3 kW-equivalent residential installation under the cited scheme structure.
Government subsidy/CFA rules, benchmark costs, eligibility, application procedures and state-level support may change. Customers should verify current details on the official PM Surya Ghar / MNRE portal before making financial decisions.
Process
How To Apply
1
Register on the National Portal
Create an account on the official PM Surya Ghar portal using your electricity consumer details.
2
Submit Application Details
Provide your DISCOM, consumer number, address and rooftop details as requested by the portal.
3
Feasibility & Approval
Your DISCOM reviews the application for technical feasibility before installation can proceed.
4
Installation by Registered Vendor
A registered vendor installs the rooftop solar system according to the approved design.
5
Inspection & Net Meter
The DISCOM inspects the installation and arranges for net meter installation, where applicable.
6
Commissioning Certificate & Subsidy
After commissioning is confirmed on the portal, eligible central financial assistance is processed.
Official Resources
External Government Resources
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
Official national portal for the residential rooftop solar scheme.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Government of India ministry overseeing solar and renewable energy policy.
National Rooftop Solar Portal
Application and tracking portal for rooftop solar installations.
Information verified against official government sources at the time of content preparation. Last reviewed: 2026-08-01.
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Reference System Sizes
2 kW
Small homes, 1-2 people
3 kW
Average homes, 3-4 people
5 kW
Larger homes / small offices
10 kW
Commercial / larger loads
Recommended Capacity
5.5 kW
Est. Annual Generation
7,700 kWh
Est. Roof Area
495 sq. ft.
Indicative Monthly Savings
₹4,363
All figures are indicative estimates based on simplified assumptions and are not guaranteed. Final subsidy eligibility is determined according to applicable government rules and portal/DISCOM verification. Actual generation, savings and cost depend on your location, tariff, roof condition, shading and equipment chosen.
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