For the first 2 kW of a home rooftop system.
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A central government subsidy that lowers the cost of rooftop solar for homes. RENQ helps you check eligibility, size the system and prepare for each step.
How much support is available?
For additional capacity up to 3 kW.
Total central subsidy for home systems of 3 kW or more.
Rates and rules can change. RENQ confirms the current subsidy and eligibility for your property before you make a financial decision.
Who can apply?
- The applicant is an Indian citizen who owns a house with a roof suitable for solar panels.
- The house has a valid electricity connection in the applicant’s name.
- The household has not received another subsidy for rooftop solar panels.
From application to subsidy.
Register on the national portal
Create an application on the official PM Surya Ghar portal with your electricity connection details.
Get feasibility approval
Your electricity distribution company checks the application and approves the connection.
Install with a registered vendor
The system is installed by a vendor registered for the scheme in your area.
Net meter and inspection
The net meter is installed and the distribution company inspects the system.
Subsidy credited
After the inspection approval, the subsidy is paid to your bank account.
One team from survey to subsidy.
- Site survey and a system size planned around your electricity use.
- Guidance on the documents and approvals the application needs.
- Installation, net meter coordination and handover.
- Five-year comprehensive maintenance after commissioning.
Subsidy credit usually follows 15–20 working days after the inspection approval.
