A clear explanation of residential rooftop solar subsidy in India under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana — and exactly where Rightway Solar's assistance fits in.
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Please note: Government subsidy rules, eligibility, rates and procedures may change. Customers should verify the latest information through official government sources before making a decision.
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a Government of India scheme that supports the adoption of rooftop solar on residential houses through a Central Financial Assistance (subsidy) credited to eligible applicants, along with a national online portal for applications. The scheme is administered by the Government of India along with state DISCOMs.
Eligibility conditions are defined by the government. Broadly, the scheme is intended for residential consumers in India who own the house, have a valid electricity connection in their name, have a suitable roof for solar installation, and have not already availed a rooftop solar subsidy for the same premises. Applicants should confirm current eligibility criteria on the official national portal.
The subsidy is Central Financial Assistance provided by the government for eligible residential rooftop solar systems. The applicable amount is linked to system capacity as notified by the government and is credited to the applicant's bank account after installation, inspection and verification through the official process. Subsidy rates and slabs are set by the government and can be revised, so always check the current notified rates before deciding.
Applications for residential rooftop solar under the scheme are made through the official national portal for PM Surya Ghar. In general terms, the applicant registers with their state and DISCOM details, submits the application, obtains feasibility approval, gets the system installed by a registered vendor, applies for net metering, and submits bank details for subsidy disbursal after inspection.
Documents typically requested include identity proof, the latest electricity bill for the premises, proof of ownership/occupancy, and bank account details for subsidy credit. Exact requirements are specified by the portal and your DISCOM at the time of application.
The scheme requires the rooftop solar system to be installed by a vendor registered with the relevant authority/DISCOM, using components that meet the specified standards. Choosing a vendor carefully matters for installation quality, documentation and long-term support.
After feasibility approval, the system is designed for your roof, materials are delivered, mounting structures are installed, modules and inverter are fitted, and DC/AC wiring, earthing and protection devices are completed to the applicable standards.
Once installation is complete, the DISCOM inspects the installation and verifies compliance before the system is approved for grid connection under the scheme.
Net metering allows surplus electricity exported to the grid to be accounted against the electricity you import. The meter is installed and configured by the DISCOM as per the prevailing state policy and regulations.
After successful inspection and installation of the net meter, the commissioning report is generated in the portal. The applicant submits bank details, and the subsidy is processed and credited by the government as per the prescribed timeline.
Subsidy applies to eligible residential rooftop installations only, subject to capacity limits, component and vendor requirements, and completion of the official process. Commercial, industrial and ground-mounted projects generally follow different policy frameworks.
The subsidy itself is a government scheme. Rightway Solar is a private solar company that assists customers with the practical side of going solar.
We will walk you through eligibility, documentation and the installation process for residential rooftop solar in Vadodara.
