PM Surya Ghar Yojana: Complete Guide to ₹78,000 Subsidy in 2025
What is PM Surya Ghar Yojana?
Launched by the Government of India in February 2024, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a landmark scheme that provides direct financial subsidy for residential rooftop solar installations. The mission: install rooftop solar on 1 crore Indian homes by 2027.
Subsidy Amount (2024-25)
The subsidy is capped at 3 kW for residential systems: • Up to 1 kW: ₹30,000 • Up to 2 kW: ₹60,000 • 3 kW and above: ₹78,000 (max)
Who is Eligible?
Any Indian citizen owning a residential property with a valid electricity connection. The property must be your own — tenants cannot apply directly. Both individual homes and housing societies can benefit.
How CIVOLT Handles it For You
We do the entire subsidy process end-to-end — registration on the national portal, DISCOM approval, meter inspection, and disbursement follow-up. You just relax and enjoy free solar power.
Sample Savings
A typical 3 kW rooftop system in Delhi: • Gross cost: ₹1,80,000 • PM Surya Ghar subsidy: -₹78,000 • Your net cost: ₹1,02,000 • Monthly savings: ₹3,500-4,500 • Payback period: 2-3 years • 25-year lifetime savings: ₹10–12 lakhs