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Built by the Solar Samachar editorial desk · Figures updated for 2026
Assumes ~₹65,000/kW installed (indicative 2026 — actual quotes vary ₹55,000–₹75,000/kW). Central subsidy only; some states add a top-up. Not sure what size you need? →
Get 3 free quotes for this size| System size | Central subsidy |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 |
| 3 kW and above | ₹78,000 (maximum) |
An estimate is a great start — get 3 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted installers near you to see your actual price and subsidy.
₹78,000 — the central subsidy is capped at this amount, reached at a 3 kW system or larger.
You get ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW, plus ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW. Beyond 3 kW there is no extra central subsidy (state top-ups may apply).
New registrations on the national portal closed on 6 June 2026. If you registered earlier, your application is valid — track its status. Watch for any next intake.
It is credited to your bank account after your system is installed, inspected and your net meter is set up — officially within 30 days, in practice often 45–60 days.
Sources: PM Surya Ghar / MNRE (pmsuryaghar.gov.in) · Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020
Figures are indicative for 2026 and can change — always confirm the latest on the official PM Surya Ghar portal (pmsuryaghar.gov.in).