Solar Subsidy in India

Up to ₹78,000 central (PM Surya Ghar) + state top-ups (e.g., ₹17,000 in Rajasthan).

In 2026, the maximum **central subsidy** under PM Surya Ghar is ₹78,000 for residential systems 3 kW and above. **State/UT top-ups** apply in some jurisdictions, e.g.: Rajasthan ₹17,000 (for Mukhyamantri Nishulk Bijli Yojana beneficiaries), Uttar Pradesh ₹15,000/kW (max ₹30,000), Bihar ₹10,000/kW (max ₹20,000), Delhi ₹10,000/kW (max ₹30,000) + GBI, and Ladakh up to ~₹57,800. Many states give the central subsidy only — always verify your state on the official portal.

PM Surya Ghar is residential-only. Commercial gets accelerated depreciation + SECI tenders.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana covers only residential rooftop solar. Commercial/industrial customers are eligible for: (1) Accelerated Depreciation (40% in year 1) under Income Tax Act, (2) SECI / MNRE commercial rooftop solar tenders with feed-in tariffs, (3) state-specific industrial solar incentives. Different application portals.

Ladakh, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are among the states/UTs with the highest combined central + state subsidies.

**Highest combined subsidy (central + state/UT), verified June 2026:** (1) Ladakh — up to ₹1,35,800 for 3 kW (₹20,000/kWp for first 2 kWp + ₹10,000/kWp for the 3rd, on top of higher special-category central CFA); (2) Delhi — up to ₹1,08,000 for 3 kW (₹78,000 central + ₹30,000 state capital) plus GBI for 5 years; (3) Uttar Pradesh — ₹1,08,000 (₹78,000 + ₹30,000 UPNEDA); (4) Bihar — ₹98,000 (₹78,000 + ₹20,000); (5) Rajasthan — ₹95,000 for eligible beneficiaries (₹78,000 + ₹17,000). Most other states give the central ₹78,000 only — verify your state before relying on a figure.

Apply on pmsuryaghar.gov.in → choose MNRE vendor → install → DISCOM inspection → subsidy in bank.

Step 1: Register on **pmsuryaghar.gov.in** with Aadhaar + electricity connection. Step 2: Choose vendor from MNRE empanelled list for your state. Step 3: Vendor installs system (3–7 days). Step 4: DISCOM (e.g., JVVNL in Jaipur) does net-metering inspection. Step 5: Subsidy credited to Aadhaar-linked bank account in 30–45 days. State top-up follows in another 30–60 days through state nodal agency.

No — central PM Surya Ghar subsidy is fully tax-exempt for residential customers.

The ₹78,000 PM Surya Ghar central subsidy is **fully tax-exempt** for residential customers under the Income Tax Act. State/UT top-ups (e.g., RREC in Rajasthan, UPNEDA in UP) are also tax-exempt. The solar electricity you generate and consume is not taxable. If you EXPORT excess to the grid under net-metering, the bill credit is not income — it offsets your consumption.