PM Surya Ghar Yojana – Solar Subsidy Guide
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a Government of India scheme supporting rooftop solar on residential houses. This guide explains each stage of the process in plain language.
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The PM Surya Ghar Process, Stage By Stage
Seven stages take a residential rooftop solar project from eligibility check to subsidy credit.
- 01
Check Eligibility
Confirm that the premises is residential, the electricity connection is valid and in the applicant's name, the roof is suitable, and no rooftop solar subsidy has already been availed for that premises. Current eligibility conditions are published on the official national portal.
- 02
Apply Through Official Portal
Register on the official PM Surya Ghar national portal with your state, DISCOM, consumer number and contact details, then submit the rooftop solar application and wait for technical feasibility approval from the DISCOM.
- 03
Select Eligible Vendor
Choose a vendor registered with the relevant authority/DISCOM. Compare system design, component specifications, warranty terms and after-sales support — not price alone.
- 04
Site Survey
The vendor inspects your roof: usable area, shading, structure, orientation, meter location and cable routing. System capacity is finalised based on consumption and available area.
- 05
Solar Installation
Mounting structures, solar modules, inverter, DC and AC cabling, earthing and protection devices are installed as per applicable standards and the approved design.
- 06
Inspection / Metering
The DISCOM inspects the installation and installs the net meter. After successful verification, the commissioning report is generated in the portal.
- 07
Subsidy Processing
The applicant submits bank account details through the portal. The Central Financial Assistance is then processed and credited to the applicant's bank account as per the prescribed procedure and timeline.
What You Typically Need
Exact requirements are specified by the official portal and your DISCOM at the time of application.
- Identity proof of the applicant
- Latest electricity bill of the premises
- Proof of ownership or occupancy as required
- Bank account details for subsidy credit
- Photographs / documents requested by the DISCOM
- Any additional documents specified on the portal
Common Mistakes Applicants Make
Most delays come from process errors rather than technical problems.
- Applying with a connection that is not in the applicant's name
- Starting installation before feasibility approval
- Choosing a vendor not registered for the scheme
- Undersizing or oversizing the system without a load study
- Ignoring shading from water tanks, parapets or nearby buildings
- Delaying submission of bank details after commissioning
How Grid Connection Works After Installation
Once installation is complete, the DISCOM verifies the system and installs a net meter as per the prevailing state policy. Net metering accounts for the surplus electricity your system exports against the electricity you import from the grid. Metering rules, banking provisions and settlement mechanisms are defined by state regulations and can be revised.
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