Government of India Scheme
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Get Up to ₹78,000 Subsidy
Put solar on your roof, cut your electricity bill by up to 90% and get up to 300 units of free power a month. We handle the portal, the paperwork and the installation.
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About the Scheme
What is PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?
India's flagship rooftop solar scheme for homes.
Approved in February 2024 with an outlay of ₹75,021 crore, the scheme aims to put solar on one crore rooftops. Eligible households receive up to ₹78,000 towards a rooftop solar system — so they draw less from the grid and pay far less every month.
The subsidy goes straight into your bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), once your system is installed and commissioned.
- No agents
- No commissions
- No hidden deductions
1 Crore
homes targeted nationwide
The Benefits
Why Go Solar Under PM Surya Ghar?
- Up to ₹78,000 from the governmentCredited straight to your bank account after commissioning.
- Smaller electricity billsYour roof covers most of your daytime power; net metering credits the rest.
- Clean power for 25+ yearsPanels keep generating for decades with very little upkeep.
- A more valuable homeA solar-ready home is a long-term asset that pays for itself.
- Energy independenceLess reliance on the grid — for your home and for India.
Scheme Progress
PM Surya Ghar, By the Numbers
The world's largest household rooftop solar programme is moving fast.
76.4 lakh+
Applications Received
₹27.3k Cr+
Subsidy Released
14 GW+
Solar Capacity Installed
39.3 lakh+
Rooftop Systems Installed
47.6 lakh+
Households Benefitted
Source: MNRE, written reply in the Lok Sabha, figures as of 20 July 2026. Rounded down.
Gujarat leads India with 7.5 lakh+ rooftop installations
Bhanu has been helping homes here go solar for 12+ years. Yours could be next.
Central Financial Assistance
Government Subsidy Structure
₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the third — capped at ₹78,000 for 3 kW and above.
- Special category states & UTs (North-East, hill states, islands) get 10% more — up to ₹85,800.
- Housing societies & RWAs: ₹18,000 per kW for common facilities, up to 500 kW.
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Subsidy by system size
Residential rooftop solar
| System size | Government subsidy |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 |
| 3 kWMax | ₹78,000 |
| 5 kW | ₹78,000 |
| 10 kW | ₹78,000 |
As per MNRE guidelines. Scheme terms may be revised.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility & Documents
You're eligible if…
- You are an Indian citizen.
- The property is residential — commercial and industrial buildings are not covered.
- You own the house, or hold rights to use its roof.
- You have an active electricity connection from your DISCOM.
- You have not already claimed another subsidy for rooftop solar.
- You have roughly 80–100 sq. ft. of shade-free roof for every 1 kW.
Keep these documents ready
Aadhaar card- Latest electricity bill
- Bank passbook / cancelled cheque
- Ownership / roof-rights proof
- Passport-size photo
Not sure if you qualify? We'll check your eligibility in minutes.
How to Apply
Seven Steps to Your Subsidy
Steps marked Bhanu are handled by us
- 01
Register on the National Portal
Sign up at pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your state, DISCOM, consumer number and mobile OTP.
- 02
Apply for rooftop solar
Log in, add your roof details and the system size you want, and submit the application.
- 03Bhanu
Choose a registered vendor
Once your DISCOM clears feasibility, select an MNRE-registered vendor like Bhanu.
- 04Bhanu
Get your system installed
Your vendor installs the system with Made-in-India DCR panels and approved components.
- 05Bhanu
Inspection & net meter
The DISCOM inspects the installation and fits a net meter.
- 06Bhanu
Commissioning certificate
The commissioning report is generated and uploaded on the portal.
- 07
Subsidy in your bank
Submit your bank details — the subsidy is credited directly, usually within about 30 days.
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Before & After You Apply
Apply With Confidence
Before you apply
Things to Keep in Mind
- Sanctioned loadIt must cover the system size you want.
- Matching namesBill, Aadhaar and bank account should all match.
- DCR panels onlyNon-DCR systems don’t qualify for the subsidy.
- Shade-free roofEven partial shade cuts what your panels produce.
After you apply
Track Your Application
Log in with your registered mobile number to see every stage, right up to the subsidy credit.
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Why Go Solar With Bhanu?
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Projects Delivered
90+ MW
Solar Capacity Installed
12+
Years of Experience
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is the Government of India's rooftop solar scheme for homes, approved in February 2024 with an outlay of ₹75,021 crore. Households install a grid-connected solar system on their roof and receive central financial assistance directly in their bank account, aiming for up to 300 units of free electricity a month.
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