A comprehensive engineering and consumer guide to India's national residential rooftop solar scheme. Learn how to claim up to ₹78,000 central subsidy, explore applicable Uttar Pradesh state top-up incentives, verify DCR module compliance, and navigate the National Portal application process from site survey to direct benefit transfer (DBT).
Launched by the Government of India with a total outlay of ₹75,021 Crore, the scheme aims to solarize 1 Crore households across India, providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month while enabling residential consumers to earn income by exporting surplus power back to the DISCOM grid.
Under PM Surya Ghar, eligible residential electricity consumers install a grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system. The power generated by the solar panels directly supplies household appliances during daylight hours. Any surplus electricity generated beyond instantaneous domestic consumption is automatically fed into the local distribution company's (DISCOM) grid via a bidirectional net meter.
At the end of each billing cycle, your DISCOM adjusts imported electricity against exported solar units, drastically reducing or virtually eliminating energy consumption charges. Consumers only pay the mandatory fixed meter charges, electricity duty, or the net energy balance where applicable.
Financial assistance is calculated strictly based on benchmark system capacity. The central subsidy is deposited directly into the consumer's bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) post-commissioning.
| System Capacity | Usable Rooftop Area | Avg Generation / Month | Central Subsidy (MNRE) | UP State Top-Up (UPNEDA) | Total Potential Financial Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW (1,000 W) | ~100 – 120 sq. ft. | 120 – 135 units | ₹30,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 2 kW (2,000 W) | ~200 – 240 sq. ft. | 240 – 270 units | ₹60,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 3 kW (3,000 W) | ~300 – 360 sq. ft. | 360 – 400 units | ₹78,000 (Capped) | ₹30,000 (Capped) | ₹1,08,000 (Maximum) |
| 4 kW to 10 kW+ | ~400 – 1,000+ sq. ft. | 480 – 1,300+ units | ₹78,000 (Fixed Max) | ₹30,000 (Fixed Max) | ₹1,08,000 (Maximum) |
| RWA / GHS (Common Facilities) | Subject to terrace size | Common utility offset | ₹18,000 per kW (up to 500 kW capacity including EV charging & water pumps) | ₹18,000 / kW | |
Review the pre-requisite conditions set by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and local DISCOMs before initiating your application on the National Portal.
Follow the structured official procedure outlined on the PM Surya Ghar National Portal to ensure seamless technical feasibility approval, safe installation, net meter energization, and direct subsidy transfer.
Visit the official National Portal (pmsuryaghar.gov.in). Select your State (e.g., Uttar Pradesh), select your Electricity Distribution Company (DISCOM — e.g., PVVNL, NPCL, DVVNL, MVVNL), enter your Electricity Consumer Account Number, and verify via Aadhaar OTP and registered mobile number.
Submit your formal Rooftop Solar application detailing proposed capacity (e.g., 3 kW). The DISCOM technical team reviews local distribution transformer capacity and solar interconnection guidelines. Once approved, the portal status updates to “Feasibility Approved”.
Select an empaneled vendor registered with your DISCOM on the national portal. Execute the standard bilateral contract. The vendor installs DCR-certified solar PV panels, grid-tied inverter, IP65 ACDB/DCDB protection boxes with dual SPDs, earthing pits, and corrosion-resistant structural rails.
Upon physical installation, the vendor submits the work completion report and net-metering request on the portal. DISCOM engineers conduct an on-site physical inspection to verify earthing safety, anti-islanding inverter protection, and install the bidirectional net meter.
Following net meter energization, the DISCOM generates the official Commissioning Certificate directly on the National Portal. You submit your bank details and upload a copy of your canceled cheque. The central subsidy (up to ₹78,000) is credited directly via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into your bank account within 30 days. UP state top-up subsidy (up to ₹30,000) is processed through UPNEDA.
To ensure consumer protection, avoid third-party scams. Always submit your applications and track status directly on authorized government websites.
The primary single-window gateway operated by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) for consumer registration, vendor selection, net-metering applications, and DBT central subsidy release.
Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency portal managing Uttar Pradesh state top-up subsidies, state solar policies, and local DISCOM coordination.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy official portal publishing benchmark cost norms, ALMM List-I certified manufacturer registers, DCR technical circulars, and national guidelines.
AGRIM Solar (Agrim TechTrades Pvt. Ltd.) operates as an engineering manufacturer and authorized North Indian B2B distributor of certified solar Balance of Systems (BOS) components. Located in Sector 83, Noida, our facility manufactures custom IP65 ACDB/DCDB protection panels, distributes Deye grid-tied & hybrid inverters, and supplies 1500V UV-stabilized DC cables and HDG aluminum mounting structures.
While consumers register directly with local DISCOM-empaneled contractors on the National Portal, AGRIM Solar partners with certified EPC installers across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR to provide authentic, laboratory-tested, DCR-compatible balance-of-system hardware built to last 25+ years.
Get transparent, documented answers to the most common questions homeowners ask about PM Surya Ghar subsidies, net metering, and installation requirements.