India's National Rooftop Solar Scheme

Light Up Your Home,With Free Solar Power

Power your home with PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Get up to ₹78,000 in direct government subsidies, enjoy 300 units of free electricity monthly, and eliminate your bills with GALACTIC Energy.

About the Scheme

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Launched by the Government of India, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a national initiative aimed at providing free electricity to households across India by subsidising the installation of solar panels on residential rooftops.

The scheme offers substantial direct subsidies, making transition to solar energy affordable for middle and lower-income families while significantly reducing India's residential carbon footprint.

  • Up to 300 units of free monthly electricity
  • Clean, sustainable energy for everyday household needs
  • Earn extra income by selling surplus power back to the grid

₹75,021 Cr

Total government outlay for PM Surya Ghar

1 Crore

Households Target

Up to 3 kW

Subsidised Capacity

Financial Incentives

Subsidy Structure & Benefits

The PM Surya Ghar scheme is designed to make solar extremely affordable by offering direct, upfront financial assistance based on your installation capacity.

1 kW System

₹30,000 Subsidy

Best for small homes with monthly usage under 150 units.

2 kW System

₹60,000 Subsidy

Ideal for medium homes with monthly usage between 150-300 units.

3 kW+ System

₹78,000 Subsidy

Maximum subsidy for larger homes with monthly usage above 300 units.

Direct Bank Transfer

The government transfers the subsidy directly into your linked bank account within 30 days of installation and verification.

Collateral-Free Financing

Access low-interest, collateral-free bank loans at around 7% interest rate for systems up to 3 kW.

25 Years Lifespan

Solar panels come with a 25-year performance warranty, ensuring decades of free electricity and savings.

How It Works

Your Roadmap to Free Electricity

GALACTIC Energy manages the end-to-end process for you — from registration and technical paperwork to installation, DISCOM approvals, and securing your subsidy.

Need Assistance?

Our dedicated rooftop solar team will assist you with every portal submission. Call us to start your application today.

01

Portal Registration

Register on the National Portal (pmsuryaghar.gov.in) with your Electricity Bill details, connection number, mobile number, and email.

02

Feasibility Request

Submit your request for feasibility approval. The local electricity distribution company (DISCOM) will review and approve the feasibility online.

03

Installation with GALACTIC

Once approved, choose GALACTIC Energy as your certified vendor. Our engineers will design, procure, and install your high-efficiency rooftop system.

04

Net-Meter Commissioning

On completion, apply for net-metering. The DISCOM team installs the meter, verifies the installation, and generates a commissioning certificate.

05

Subsidy Credit

Submit your bank account details and upload a cancelled cheque on the portal. The government credits your subsidy within 30 days.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Any resident Indian citizen with a house that has a clear, shadow-free rooftop and an active residential electricity connection in their name is eligible for the subsidy.

Generally, you need about 100 square feet (10 square meters) of shadow-free flat roof space for every 1 kW of solar capacity installed.

Once the installation is complete, the DISCOM installs the net meter, registers commissioning, and your documents are approved on the portal. The subsidy is typically credited to your bank account within 30 days of portal submission.

Net metering tracks the solar electricity your panels generate and send to the grid versus what you consume from the grid. If you produce surplus energy during the day, it is sent to the grid and offsets your evening/night consumption, lowering your net bill.

Yes, Group Housing Societies (GHS) and Residential Welfare Associations (RWA) are eligible to install solar panels on common areas, with a subsidy of ₹18,000 per kW up to 500 kW capacity.

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Apply for Rooftop Solar Subsidy

Provide your details below, and our PM Surya Ghar solar team will check your eligibility, calculate your exact subsidy, and contact you with a customized estimate.