PM Surya Ghar Subsidy
The PM Surya Ghar subsidy is the central assistance for grid-connected residential rooftop solar — ₹30,000 per kW up to 2 kW plus ₹18,000 for the third kW, capping at ₹78,000 — paid to the householder's account after installation and inspection.
Why it matters on an MEPF project
For homes, the slabs reshape economics: 2 kW captures the richest per-kW assistance, 3 kW reaches the cap, and every kW beyond is fully self-funded — which is why 3 kW is the natural stopping point unless consumption genuinely justifies more. The route matters as much as the rate: national-portal registration, DISCOM process, and installation by registered vendors are conditions of disbursement, and the money follows inspection, not the quotation.
The boundary matters for our industrial readers: the scheme covers residential connections only — factories, shops and institutions receive ₹0 under it, and their economics stand on tariff offset, depreciation and metering regimes instead. Rates are set by government order and revisable; the portal is the living authority (our figures verified against it in Aug 2026).
How it's specified in practice
| Parameter | Typical / working position | Governing reference |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 kW | ₹30,000 per kW | scheme order (verify at pmsuryaghar.gov.in) |
| 3rd kW | ₹18,000 additional | scheme order |
| Cap | ₹78,000 (3 kW and above) | scheme order |
| Eligibility | Residential connections; registered-vendor installation; portal route | scheme conditions |
Common mistakes
- Expecting the subsidy as an upfront price cut — it reimburses post-inspection.
- Buying beyond 3 kW "for the subsidy" the cap does not extend.
- Unregistered-vendor installs that void disbursement.
- Applying scheme arithmetic to a shop or factory connection.
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Frequently asked
How much subsidy for a 5 kW home system?
₹78,000 — the cap reached at 3 kW; the additional 2 kW is self-funded. Our subsidy calculator shows the slab-wise working instantly.
Does my factory get PM Surya Ghar benefits?
No — residential connections only. C&I economics run on tariff offset, accelerated depreciation and your state's metering regime, which are typically stronger anyway at scale.
Standards referenced: PM Surya Ghar scheme orders (pmsuryaghar.gov.in)