Updated 12 September 2026: Prices, subsidy rates, and regulatory references reviewed for current Kerala requirements.

MNRE has temporarily barred dozens of rooftop solar vendors from taking new PM Surya Ghar applications after installation delays. For Kerala homeowners, that is not a reason to pause — it is a reason to choose a PM Surya Ghar empanelled partner who finishes what they start.

What Happened

Under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, vendors who leave applications stuck — subsidy filed, panels not commissioned — hurt both households and the scheme’s credibility. In mid-2026, MNRE acted against 66 vendors nationwide, freezing their ability to accept new applications until backlogs clear.

Kerala remains one of India’s strongest residential markets: hundreds of thousands of applications, well over a lakh completed homes, and more than ₹2,200 crore in subsidies already disbursed in the state. The remaining window on the current scheme period makes execution speed as important as price.

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A Low Quote Is Not a Safe Quote

If a vendor cannot show MNRE / portal status, a clear install timeline, and who handles ekiran paperwork, walk away — even if the number looks irresistible.

How to Vet an Installer in 2026

  • PM Surya Ghar empanelled vendor status — only approved partners can process CFA / subsidy correctly.
  • Local Kerala track record — ask for recent rooftops near your district, not a national brochure.
  • Written timeline — survey → design → paperwork → install → net metering; who owns each step.
  • ALMM-listed modules — confirm panel models on the quote match what gets installed.
  • After-sales phone number — monitoring, complaint path, and warranty paperwork in your name.

Questions Before You Sign

AskWeak answerStrong answer
Portal / MNRE ID“We’ll handle it later”Shown before deposit
Install SLA“Soon after subsidy”Days after clearances named
Panel models“Best available”Brand + wattage on quote
Net metering“You apply yourself”Team files ekiran end to end

Bottom Line

Vendor bans are a consumer-protection signal. Pair them with our contract checklist and subsidy guide — then book a survey with a partner who treats commissioning as part of the sale, not an afterthought.

Talk to an MNRE Partner Who Installs

Rayenna Energy handles survey, ALMM kits, ekiran paperwork, and commissioning in Kerala.

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