Solar Subsidy in Jharkhand
Central PM Surya Ghar + additional state benefits. Total possible subsidy: Low-income 3 kW: Central ₹78,000 + State ₹45,000 = ₹1,23,000. Standard 3 kW: Central ₹78,000 only
Central Subsidy
₹30,000 - ₹78,000
PM Surya Ghar Yojana
State Subsidy
Low-income (< ₹3 lakh annual income): ₹15,000/kW for 1–3 kW · ₹10,000/kW for 3–10 kW (state cap, on top of central). Standard residents: only central PM Surya Ghar subsidy applies
Solar Potential
4.5-5.2 kWh/m²/day
Per day
Eligibility Criteria
- Residential consumer of JBVNL with active connection
- For state subsidy: annual household income certificate < ₹3 lakh
- System size: 1 kW – 10 kW
- Mandatory installation on plots > 500 sq yards (per state policy)
- Installation by JREDA / MNRE-empanelled vendor
- Apply via PM Surya Ghar portal + JREDA portal
Additional Benefits
- Higher subsidies for low-income households
- Exemption for solar structures (max 3m) from building height limits
- Jharkhand Solar Policy 2022 valid until 2027
- State targets 4,000 MW solar capacity
Net Metering Policy
Virtual net metering (VNM) and group VNM promoted for grid-connected systems. Gross metering with feed-in-tariff via PPA also available. JREDA handles implementation.
Up to 10 kW for residential
JREDA (Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency)
Electricity DISCOMs
- JBVNL
- JUSNL
Key Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Jharkhand provide additional solar subsidy?+
Yes, for low-income households (annual income below ₹3 lakh), Jharkhand adds ₹15,000/kW for 1-3 kW and ₹10,000/kW for 3-10 kW on top of the central subsidy. Standard-income residents receive only the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy.
What is the net metering policy in Jharkhand?+
Jharkhand promotes virtual net metering (VNM) and group VNM for residential systems. Gross metering with feed-in-tariff via PPA also available through JREDA.
Sources & Verification
Every claim on this page is verified against the official sources below. Last verified: June 2026.
- MNRE — Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Official MNRE portal — scheme guidelines, ALMM list, policy notifications
- PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana — National Portal
Official application & subsidy disbursement portal
- ALMM — Approved List of Models & Manufacturers
MNRE-approved solar PV modules eligible for subsidy
- SBI Surya Ghar Loan
Official SBI page for PM Surya Ghar collateral-free loan up to ₹2 lakh
- PM Surya Ghar Vendor List
State-wise empanelled installer list
Disclaimer: PM Solar is an independent NGO, not a government body. For official applications and final subsidy amounts, please refer to the government portals linked above.
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Information verified as of June 2026. Please confirm with JREDA (Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency) and pmsuryaghar.gov.in before applying.