Rooftop solar with government subsidy.
Everything you need to know about the PM Surya Ghar scheme — and how Grinew handles it for you.
What is PM Surya Ghar?
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a Government of India scheme to help households install rooftop solar. Eligible homes receive central financial assistance (subsidy) directly in their bank account, and can generate their own clean electricity for decades.
Eligibility
- The applicant is an Indian citizen.
- The applicant owns a house with a roof suitable for installing solar panels.
- The household has a valid electricity connection in the applicant's name.
- The household has not availed any other subsidy for solar panels.
Subsidy information
- ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW
- ₹18,000 per kW for the third kW
- Maximum ₹78,000 for systems of 3 kW and above
Subsidy amounts are set by the Government and may change. Grinew confirms the applicable subsidy at the time of application.
Application process
- Register on the national PM Surya Ghar portal with your state, DISCOM and consumer number.
- Apply for rooftop solar and receive DISCOM feasibility approval.
- Install the system through a registered vendor.
- Submit plant details and apply for net metering.
- DISCOM inspection and commissioning certificate.
- Submit bank details — the subsidy is credited to your account.
Required documents
- Aadhaar card
- Latest electricity bill
- Property ownership proof
- Bank passbook or cancelled cheque
- Passport-size photograph
- Photograph of the rooftop
Installation process
After approval, Grinew designs the system, supplies approved modules, inverter and balance-of-system, installs the structure and electricals, and tests the system for safe operation.
DISCOM & net-metering process
Once installed, a net meter is fitted by the DISCOM after inspection. The net meter records units imported and exported so you are billed only for the net units consumed.
Grinew's role
- Eligibility check and system sizing
- Portal registration and application support
- Design, supply and professional installation
- DISCOM paperwork, inspection and net-metering follow-up
- Subsidy claim assistance and long-term after-sales support
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PM Surya Ghar questions.
What is PM Surya Ghar?
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a Government of India scheme that supports households in installing rooftop solar through a central financial assistance (subsidy) credited directly to the applicant's bank account. See our PM Surya Ghar guide for eligibility and the process.
What subsidy is available?
For eligible residential consumers, the central subsidy is currently ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 per kW for the third kW, up to a maximum of ₹78,000 for systems of 3 kW and above. Scheme rules can change — we confirm the applicable subsidy at the time of your application.
How does net metering work?
A bi-directional (net) meter records both the electricity you draw from the grid and the surplus solar electricity you export. You are billed only for the net units consumed, and excess generation is adjusted as per your DISCOM's policy. We handle the net-metering application with your DISCOM.
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