PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Your Complete Subsidy Guide

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is the central government's flagship solar subsidy scheme, offering up to ₹78,000 in direct subsidies for residential solar installations. Here's everything you need to know to apply and get the maximum benefit.

What Is PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?

Launched in February 2024, this scheme aims to install rooftop solar panels on 1 crore households across India, providing up to 300 units of free electricity per month. The government directly transfers the subsidy to your bank account after installation.

Subsidy Amount Breakdown

Eligibility Criteria

• You must own the residential property where solar panels will be installed.
• The property must have a valid electricity connection (KSEB in Kerala).
• The rooftop must be structurally suitable for solar panel installation.
• Installation must be done through a MNRE-empanelled vendor (like Rayenna Energy).
• The system must be grid-connected (off-grid systems are not eligible).

How to Apply: Step-by-Step

• Step 1: Register on the PM Surya Ghar portal at pmsuryaghar.gov.in using your mobile number and electricity consumer number.
• Step 2: Apply for rooftop solar under your DISCOM (KSEB for Kerala residents).
• Step 3: Get a feasibility approval from KSEB (typically within 15–30 days).
• Step 4: Install the solar system through an empanelled vendor. Rayenna Energy handles this for you.
• Step 5: Get net metering installed and obtain the commissioning certificate from KSEB.
• Step 6: Submit the commissioning certificate and bank details on the portal. The subsidy is credited within 30 days.

Timeline to Expect

From application to subsidy credit, the typical timeline is 45–90 days. Rayenna Energy manages the entire process on your behalf, including portal registration, KSEB coordination, and documentation — so you don't have to navigate the bureaucracy alone.