Solar Subsidy in India 2026: How Much Can You Get — State by State?
PM Surya Ghar pays up to ₹78,000 centrally. Many states top it up further. Here's exactly what's available, who qualifies, and how to claim it.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana pays ₹30,000/kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the third kW — a maximum central subsidy of ₹78,000 for a 3 kW system and above. This is paid as a direct bank transfer after your system is commissioned and net-metered. Several states add top-ups of ₹10,000 to ₹60,000 above this. A 3 kW rooftop solar system typically costs ₹1.5–1.8 lakh installed; after the ₹78,000 central subsidy your net cost drops to roughly ₹70,000–1 lakh before any state top-up.
Central subsidy tiers under PM Surya Ghar
The scheme uses a tiered structure — the rate per kW is higher for smaller systems to make solar accessible even for lower-consumption households:
| System Size | Central Subsidy | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 × 1 kW |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 | ₹30,000 × 2 kW |
| 3 kW and above | ₹78,000 (maximum) | ₹60,000 + ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW — capped here |
Subsidy is paid directly to your bank account by DBT after commissioning and net metering. No central subsidy for systems above 10 kW. Figures current as of June 2026.
State-wise solar subsidy in India 2026
The central subsidy is available in all states. On top of that, several states run their own top-up schemes. Here is the current picture for key states:
| State | State Top-Up Subsidy | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Telangana | ₹10,000 – ₹60,000 | State solar initiative; processed via TSSPDCL / TGSPDCL |
| Andhra Pradesh | Central subsidy only | NREDCAP is nodal agency; no general residential state top-up (2026) |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹20,000 | CM Solar Scheme additional top-up |
| Karnataka | ₹10,000/kW (max ₹30,000) | State residential solar incentive |
| Maharashtra | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | Varies by scheme and capacity |
| Gujarat | ₹10,000/kW | State solar policy |
| Delhi | ₹10,000/kW + generation benefit | ₹2/kWh for exported units for 5 years under Delhi Solar Policy |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹15,000/kW (max ₹30,000) | UP Solar Policy |
| Rajasthan | ₹17,000 | State subsidy top-up |
| Haryana, Punjab, MP, West Bengal | Central subsidy only | No general residential state top-up as of 2026 |
State schemes are revised frequently. Always verify current availability with your DISCOM or installer before applying. Greentek confirms the exact subsidies applicable for your location during the free site survey.
Who qualifies for the PM Surya Ghar subsidy?
How to claim the subsidy: 7 steps, 30–90 days
Once you have a vendor, the process is largely handled for you. Here is what happens at each stage and where delays typically occur:
Register on pmsuryaghar.gov.in
Create an account with your state, DISCOM (e.g. TGSPDCL for Hyderabad South, TSSPDCL for Hyderabad North), electricity consumer number, mobile and email. The consumer number is printed on your electricity bill.
Submit your application
Log in and fill in the rooftop solar application with your address and desired capacity. For most homes, 3 kW captures the maximum ₹78,000 subsidy and suits monthly bills of ₹1,000–₹2,500.
Wait for DISCOM feasibility approval (1–3 weeks)
Your DISCOM reviews the application against your connection load and network and issues feasibility approval. Most delays here are name mismatches on the bill vs the application, or outstanding dues. Clear dues first and keep names identical.
Choose a registered vendor — the decision that matters most
After feasibility, you select a vendor registered on the portal for your state and district. Compare on experience, component brands, warranty terms and whether net metering documentation is included — not just price. A cheap bid often means thin structures or unbranded inverters.
Installation (1–2 days)
Structure, panels, inverter, cabling, earthing and safety protections — all installed by your vendor as per MNRE specifications. Physical work typically takes 1–2 days for a residential system.
Net metering application and DISCOM inspection (2–5 weeks)
Plant details are submitted on the portal; a DISCOM engineer inspects and installs a bi-directional net meter that tracks both import and export. Greentek handles this from submission to meter installation — no DISCOM office visits for you.
Commissioning certificate → subsidy in your bank (~30 days)
After inspection, the commissioning certificate is issued on the portal. Submit your bank details and a cancelled cheque; the central subsidy arrives by DBT within about 30 days. State top-ups (where available) follow a parallel state process.
Telangana has two DISCOMs processing solar: TSSPDCL covers Northern Telangana, Hyderabad North and Secunderabad; TGSPDCL covers Southern and Eastern Telangana and Hyderabad South. A third DISCOM — TGRPDCL — was created in April 2026 for agriculture and water supply distribution only and does not handle residential solar applications.
Andhra Pradesh has three DISCOMs, each handling net metering directly in its own territory: APSPDCL covers Rayalaseema and southern AP; APEPDCL covers coastal AP; APCPDCL covers the Guntur, Krishna and Vijayawada belt. NREDCAP is the state nodal agency for the subsidy side only, not grid connection. AP does not offer a general residential state top-up above the central subsidy as of 2026.
Get your subsidy without the paperwork
Greentek is a registered PM Surya Ghar vendor in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. We handle the portal application, DISCOM feasibility, net metering and subsidy documentation — in solar since 1997, 1,500+ homes done.