PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a Government of India scheme designed to promote rooftop solar systems for residential homes. This scheme provides financial subsidy support to help households install solar panels and significantly reduce their electricity bills while using clean energy.

Central Government Subsidy

Under this scheme, residential users can avail subsidy based on system capacity:

• ₹30,000 per kW up to 2 kW system
• ₹18,000 per kW for additional capacity up to 3 kW
• Maximum subsidy up to ₹78,000

The subsidy is directly transferred to the customer’s bank account after installation and approval from the electricity department. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Additional Delhi Government Subsidy

In Delhi, customers also get additional benefits under the state solar policy:

• ₹2,000 per kW extra subsidy (up to ₹10,000)
• Additional incentives for group housing societies
• Total subsidy can go up to approx. ₹1,08,000 for 3 kW systems

This combination of central and state subsidy makes rooftop solar highly affordable for Delhi residents. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Benefits of PM Surya Ghar Yojana

• Up to 300 units of free electricity per month
• Reduction in electricity bills by 70%–90%
• Direct subsidy transfer to your bank account
• Environment-friendly and sustainable energy

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be an Indian citizen
• Residential property with suitable rooftop space
• Valid electricity connection required
• No previous solar subsidy availed

How to Apply

The application process is simple and online. You need to register on the official portal, submit documents, and choose a registered vendor for installation. After installation and inspection, subsidy is credited directly to your account.