Energy & Renewable
PM Suryodaya Yojana - Rooftop Solar
Complete 2026 guide to PM Suryodaya: 1 crore household rooftop solar with ₹30,000 subsidy, net metering, 300 units free electricity monthly.
Last updated: 3/8/2026
Overview
Why launched: Household electricity bills burden ₹2 lakh crore annually. PM Suryodaya Yojana (2024) targets 1 crore rooftops generating 30GW clean power, saving ₹15,000/year per household.
Core Benefits: Central subsidy 60% (₹30,000 for 2kW), state subsidy 20%, loan 20%. Net metering credits excess power. 300 units free electricity/month. Battery storage subsidy 40%. DISCOM assured buyback. Carbon credits monetization.
Implementation: Approved vendor list, portal-based applications, 7-day installation guarantee. By 2026, 25 lakh installations, 7GW capacity, ₹7,500 crore subsidy released. Electricity bill becomes income via excess generation.
Success Stats: 40 lakh waitlisted, 10 lakh model villages solar-powered, 5 lakh women SHGs as entrepreneurs.
Who is Eligible?
- Residential rooftops >100sqm
- All electricity consumers
- Group housing societies
- Rural households priority
- No defaulting consumers
Documents Required
- Electricity bill
- Rooftop photos/layout
- Aadhaar/bank details
- Vendor agreement
- Net metering application
How to Apply
- 1Step 1: Apply suryaghar.gov.in select capacity
- 2Step 2: Vendor empanelment + site survey
- 3Step 3: Installation within 7 days
- 4Step 4: Net metering connection
- 5Step 5: Subsidy DBT within 30 days
- 6Step 6: Excess power credits monthly