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Explore Solar Subsidies and Government Schemes.

Understand the programmes that may support your solar installation, the eligibility conditions to check, and where to find the latest official information.

Get a subsidy from the government of up to

₹1,00,000*

₹78,000 central assistance (PM Surya Ghar) up to ₹22,000 Tamil Nadu top-up

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*For eligible homes with 3 kW+ systems, subject to government approval. Book a free consultation to get the full details

How we label scheme information

  • Official rule verified The benefit rule has been checked against the official source.
  • Application status unverified We have not been able to confirm whether new applications are currently being accepted.

Rules change — always confirm on the official portal before you buy. We walk you through the details at your free consultation.

Central government scheme · Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Official rule verified

Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for grid-connected rooftop solar on individual residential homes, applied for through the national rooftop solar portal.

Central assistance for individual homes (general category states)
System capacity Central assistance
1 kW ₹30,000
2 kW ₹60,000
3 kW and above ₹78,000 (maximum)
Who can apply
Residential house
Eligible installations
  • New grid-connected rooftop solar with net metering
  • Installed by a vendor registered on the national portal
  • Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) modules
Capacity limits
Assistance is calculated on capacity up to 3 kW. Larger systems can be installed but receive no additional central assistance.
How the benefit is calculated
₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the next 1 kW (pro-rata for part capacity), up to ₹78,000. Higher rates apply in special category states and UTs.
Maximum assistance
₹78,000 for systems of 3 kW and above
Geography
All of India (general category states including Tamil Nadu)
Effective dates
Launched February 2024. Programme outlay runs to FY 2026-27.
Conditions
  • The household must have a valid electricity connection in its name.
  • The home must have a suitable roof for installation.
  • Modules must be DCR-compliant and ALMM-listed; the system must be grid-connected with a net meter.
  • Assistance is paid by direct benefit transfer after installation, net metering, inspection and commissioning.
Exclusions
  • Households that have already received a subsidy for rooftop solar.
  • Commercial, industrial and other non-domestic connections.
  • Off-grid systems with no grid connection.

How the PM Surya Ghar application works

  1. 1

    Register on the national portal

    Apply on pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your mobile number and electricity consumer number.

  2. 2

    Feasibility approval

    Your DISCOM (TNPDCL in Tamil Nadu) checks technical feasibility for the rooftop system.

  3. 3

    Choose a registered vendor and install

    The system must use DCR, ALMM-listed modules and be installed by a vendor registered on the portal.

  4. 4

    Net meter, inspection and commissioning

    The DISCOM installs the net meter, inspects the installation and commissions it.

  5. 5

    Central assistance by direct benefit transfer

    After commissioning and verification, the central assistance is credited to your bank account.

  6. 6

    Tamil Nadu top-up

    For eligible TNPDCL domestic consumers, the TNPDCL portal states the state top-up is processed after the central assistance is credited, once the scheme’s Government Order is in force.

Tamil Nadu state scheme · Government of Tamil Nadu — TNGECL (nodal agency), TNPDCL and TEDA

Tamil Nadu Solar Acceleration Scheme (state top-up)

A state top-up for domestic rooftop solar that works in convergence with PM Surya Ghar. Announced in the Tamil Nadu Budget (August 2026); listed on the TNPDCL rooftop solar portal.

Tamil Nadu top-up by system capacity
System capacity State top-up
1 kW to below 2 kW ₹5,000
2 kW to below 3 kW ₹10,000
3 kW and above (up to 10 kW) ₹22,000 (maximum)
Who can apply
Residential house
Eligible installations
  • Domestic TNPDCL consumers who complete PM Surya Ghar installation and receive central assistance
  • DCR-compliant, ALMM-listed modules installed by a TEDA-empanelled vendor
Capacity limits
Residential rooftop systems up to 10 kW.
How the benefit is calculated
Fixed amounts by capacity band: ₹5,000 for 1 kW up to below 2 kW, ₹10,000 for 2 kW up to below 3 kW, and ₹22,000 for 3 kW and above (systems up to 10 kW).
Maximum assistance
₹22,000 (up to ₹1,00,000 combined with the central assistance)
Geography
Tamil Nadu (TNPDCL domestic consumers)
Effective dates
Reported to apply to applications from 5 August 2026; portal listing updated 24-09-2026.
Conditions
  • Released only after installation, net metering, commissioning and disbursal of the central assistance.
  • Subject to eligibility criteria in the scheme guidelines and available budget allocation.
Exclusions
  • Commercial and industrial connections.
  • Systems above 10 kW.

Central government scheme · Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India

PM Surya Ghar — Group Housing Societies / RWAs

Official rule verified

Central assistance for rooftop solar serving the common facilities of group housing societies and resident welfare associations, including EV charging.

Who can apply
Apartment / housing society common area
Eligible installations
  • Grid-connected rooftop solar for common facilities
  • DCR modules
Capacity limits
Up to 500 kW, at 3 kW per house, inclusive of individual rooftop systems in the society.
How the benefit is calculated
₹18,000 per kW for common facilities, within the per-house and 500 kW limits.
Maximum assistance
Depends on the number of houses (3 kW per house), up to 500 kW in total
Geography
All of India
Effective dates
Part of PM Surya Ghar (FY 2026-27 outlay).
Conditions
  • The applicant must be a registered group housing society or resident welfare association.
  • The common-facility connection category must qualify with the DISCOM.
Exclusions
  • Commercial premises within the society.

Central government scheme · Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), implemented through state agencies

PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan)

Application status unverified

Support for farmers to install standalone solar pumps (Component B), solarise grid-connected pumps (Component C) and set up small decentralised solar plants on agricultural land (Component A).

Who can apply
Agricultural property or solar pump
Eligible installations
  • Component A: decentralised grid-connected plants on barren or fallow land
  • Component B: standalone off-grid solar pumps
  • Component C: solarisation of grid-connected agricultural pumps
Capacity limits
Pump capacity limits apply per component and state notification.
How the benefit is calculated
Components B and C: central assistance of 30% of the benchmark or tender cost (whichever is lower), with at least 30% from the state and the balance from the farmer.
Maximum assistance
Depends on component, pump capacity and state share
Geography
All of India, through state implementing agencies
Effective dates
The scheme period ended 31 March 2026. MNRE extended completion to 31 March 2027 only for projects with PPAs or notices to proceed issued by 31 December 2025.
Conditions
  • Applications are made through the state implementing agency, not through a private installer.
  • Allocations depend on state sanction and availability.
Exclusions
  • Residential, commercial and industrial rooftops.
Combination checker

Which Solar Subsidies Can I Combine?

Choose your property and system details to see which schemes may apply, and whether they can be combined.

Grid connection
Installation
Verified assistance that may apply₹1,00,000
Additional assistance (confirmed at consultation)—

Can these be combined?

  • PM Surya Ghar + Tamil Nadu top-up ConditionalThe Tamil Nadu top-up is designed to work in convergence with PM Surya Ghar and is released after the central assistance. Its Government Order is shown as pending on the official portal.

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Potentially eligible
Indicative assistance₹78,000
In your net cost?Yes — deducted
  • Your inputs match the published eligibility criteria. Approval and payment are made by the government after commissioning.

Government of Tamil Nadu — TNGECL (nodal agency), TNPDCL and TEDA

Tamil Nadu Solar Acceleration Scheme (state top-up)

Potentially eligible
Indicative assistance₹22,000
In your net cost?Yes — deducted
  • Tamil Nadu state top-up for domestic TNPDCL consumers, credited after the central assistance. Subject to government approval.
2 schemes not applicable to this property
  • PM Surya Ghar — Group Housing Societies / RWAs — Only for registered group housing societies and RWAs.
  • PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) — Only for agricultural pumps and eligible agricultural land.
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Questions

Subsidy questions, answered plainly

Is Solar Harvezt a government agency?

No. Solar Harvezt is a private solar business. Subsidies are approved and paid by government bodies. We link to the official portals so that you can confirm the latest rules yourself.

Does every home qualify for the maximum subsidy?

No. The central assistance depends on the system capacity (up to 3 kW counts) and eligibility conditions such as a grid-connected system, DCR modules, a registered vendor and no earlier subsidy. The Tamil Nadu top-up has its own conditions, which we explain at the consultation.

Can a business or factory claim PM Surya Ghar?

No. PM Surya Ghar is for residential households (and group housing societies for common areas). Commercial and industrial projects are evaluated on their own economics.

Is PM-KUSUM open for new applications?

We have not verified that new applications are being accepted. The original scheme period ended on 31 March 2026, with extensions for projects already sanctioned. Check the official portal and your state agency.

Solar subsidy estimates are indicative and are based on the information provided and the government scheme rules available at the time of calculation. Actual eligibility, subsidy amount, application approval and disbursement depend on applicable government guidelines, the relevant DISCOM, system specifications, approved vendors, commissioning requirements and official verification. Solar Harvezt does not guarantee government subsidy approval or payment. Please confirm your eligibility through the official government portal before purchasing or installing a system.

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