PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is the Indian government's rooftop solar subsidy scheme for residential homes, aiming to bring free electricity to 1 crore households. Here's the short version.
What the subsidy covers
- Up to 2 kW — ₹30,000/kW subsidy.
- 2–3 kW — an additional ₹18,000 for the next 1 kW.
- Above 3 kW — subsidy caps at ₹78,000 total, regardless of system size.
- Eligibility — an Indian residential homeowner with a valid electricity connection and roof space for the panels.
The subsidy is credited directly to the homeowner's bank account after installation and net-metering approval — it isn't deducted upfront by the installer. So the proposal shown to the customer needs to clearly separate the gross cost, the subsidy amount, and their real out-of-pocket cost.
Why accurate proposals matter here
Subsidy approval depends on the sanctioned system size matching what's actually installed — which in turn depends on getting system sizing right from day one. A Solar Proposal generated straight from a verified 3D design keeps these numbers consistent from quote to subsidy claim, avoiding delays. See also how shading can affect the final sanctioned load.