PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Apply Online, Eligibility, Installation Subsidies, Benefits

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, also known as Rooftop Solar Scheme, will help you save electricity and get free electricity of up to 300 units every month through solar panels. As of April 2025, more than 95 lakh households have already registered under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. If you are yet to register for this Yojana, then this article is for you. Get to know:

• Details about the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
• If you are eligible to register for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
• The benefits that you get from the Rooftop Solar Scheme
• The application process of the Rooftop Solar Scheme

Rooftop Solar Yojana/ PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Overview

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

This Finance Minister announced a rooftop solar scheme in the Interim Budget 2024-25. Subsequently, the Prime Minister launched the ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’ on 15 February 2024. The Budget 2024-25 emphasised this yojana and provided that the government will give subsidies for the installment of solar panels to 1 crore households.

Under this scheme, subsidies are provided for installing rooftop solar panels for residential houses to supply power to households. They will help save money on electricity bills by using solar energy for electricity. The Central Government will provide substantive subsidies directly to people’s bank accounts and heavily concessional bank loans to ensure that there is no cost burden on the people. 

The government subsidy will cover up to 40% of the cost of installation of the solar panels. This scheme will help poor and middle-class households save up to Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 18,000 crores annually by getting free solar electricity and selling surplus power to electricity distribution companies. 

Objectives of Rooftop Solar Yojana/ PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

The Rooftop Solar Yojana, or the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, enables households to generate and consume solar electricity. This scheme helps save up to 300 units per month depending on capacity and usage. The objective of this scheme are as follows:

• To reduce the electricity costs of the households by installing rooftop solar panels and using solar energy 
• To install solar panels in one crore homes throughout the country 
• To reduce electricity subsidies and fossil fuel reliance, thereby contributing to national savings and sustainability.
• To decrease dependency on traditional energy sources by installing rooftop solar panels in houses and push for clean and sustainable energy.

Benefits of Rooftop Solar Scheme/ PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

• Help consumers save on electricity bills, and collectively save the nation up to Rs. 15,000– Rs. 18,000 crore annually through solar adoption
• Charging of electric vehicles
• Entrepreneurship opportunities for many vendors for the supply and installation of solar panels
• Employment opportunities for the youth with technical skills in the installation, manufacturing and maintenance of solar panels
• Reduction of electricity costs for the government
• Increased use of renewable energy
• Reduction in carbon emissions

Eligibility Criteria for Rooftop Solar Scheme

• Applicants should be residents of India
• Applicants should belong to poor and middle-income households
• Applicants should have their own residence with a roof suitable for installing solar panels
• Applicants must have a valid electricity connection
• Applicants should not have availed of any other subsidy for solar panels

Rooftop Solar/ PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Installation Subsidies

Under the Rooftop Solar Scheme, the government will provide the below subsidies for installing solar panels:

• For up to 2 kW - Rs. 30,000 per kW 
• For additional capacity up to 3 kW - Rs. 18,000 per kW 
• Total subsidy for systems larger than 3 kW - Maximum Rs. 78,000

The suitable rooftop solar plant capacity for households is as follows:

The subsidy for Group Housing Society (GHS)/ Resident Welfare Association (RWA) is Rs. 18,000 per kW for common facilities, including EV charging up to 500kW capacity at Rs.3 per kW per house. The upper limit includes individual rooftop plants installed by individual residents in the GHS or RWA. 

Rooftop Solar/ PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Installation Process

Photovoltaic panels, also known as rooftop solar panels, are installed on the roofs of houses or buildings and connected to the central power supply unit. This installation decreases reliance on grid-connected electricity, leading to cost savings. 

The entire process is more financially sound via Net Metering, where any surplus energy or electricity generated by the solar panels is sold to the electricity distribution companies for a reasonable amount. Thus, it substantially reduces overall electricity bills by balancing what is consumed and what is contributed. 

How to Apply for Rooftop Solar Scheme/ PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?

Below are the steps to apply for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana:

Step 1: Visit the official website of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Consumer’ option and slect ‘Apply Now’.

Step 3: Enter your mobile number, captcha code, select the box and click ‘Verify’. 

Step 4: Enter the OTP and and click ‘Login’.  

Step 5: Enter the required details, such as consumer name, e-mail, address, state, district and PIN code and click on ‘Save’.

Step 6: Select if you want a vendor to fill the form. If you select ‘No’, you can fill the form by clicking on ‘Apply for Solar Rooftop’ tab, entering the required details and submitting the form.

Step 7: After applying for Rooftop Solar, wait for the feasibility approval from DISCOM. Once the feasibility approval gets approved, select the registered vendor in your DISCOM and submit the bank details to receive subsidy.

Step 8: The DISCOM to inspect site for compliance and beign the installation process. Once installation of plant is completed, vendor will submit the installation details to you and to DISCOM.

Step 9: DISCOM will inspect and submit the inspection details to you.

Step 10: Once you inspection report and Solar Rooftop Installation certification from DISCOM, you can redeem your subsidy from the bank. You will receive the subsidy in your bank account within 30 days.  

Documents Required for Rooftop Solar Scheme

• Proof of identity
• Proof of address
• Electricity bill
• Roof ownership certificate

Rooftop Solar/ PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Customer Care Number

You can call the rooftop solar scheme toll-free number to resolve all your queries regarding the scheme - 15555

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana or Rooftop Solar Scheme will help households save electricity every money, thereby saving money on electricity bills. Under this scheme, a household can get of up to 300 units of electricity per month through the installation of solar panels. The government will also provide subsidies to install solar panels.