What is PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?
Launched by the Government of India, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a landmark central scheme designed to provide free electricity to 1 crore households across India through rooftop solar installations. With a massive outlay of ₹75,021 crore, the scheme provides direct Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to homeowners while streamlining the net-metering and vendor commissioning workflow.
Current PM Surya Ghar Subsidy Structure (2026)
The central subsidy is credited directly into the consumer's bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) within 30 days of project commissioning and DISCOM inspection:
| Solar System Capacity (kW) | Central Financial Assistance (CFA) | Typical Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 | 1,400 - 1,500 units |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 | 2,800 - 3,000 units |
| 3 kW and above | ₹78,000 (Maximum Cap) | 4,200+ units |
| Group Housing Societies / RWA | ₹18,000 per kW (up to 500 kW) | Common area lighting & EV charging |
Step-by-Step Online Application Process on National Portal
- Consumer Registration: Register on the National Portal (pmsuryaghar.gov.in) with Electricity Consumer Number, DISCOM name, mobile number, and email.
- Rooftop Solar Feasibility Approval: DISCOM examines technical feasibility and issues online technical sanction.
- Vendor Selection: Consumer selects an empaneled Solar EPC contractor / installer (e.g. your company) to execute the turnkey installation.
- Site Installation & Work Completion: EPC contractor installs DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) solar modules and MNRE-approved grid-tied inverters.
- Work Completion Report (WCR) & Net Metering: EPC installer submits the WCR, net metering agreement (NP agreement), and joint inspection report.
- Disbursement via Subsidy Counter: DISCOM inspects, releases net meter, and forwards subsidy approval for DBT credit.
Why Solar EPCs Need an Automated Subsidy Counter & Monitor
For solar installers managing 20 to 100 rooftop projects simultaneously, manual tracking of subsidy applications across DISCOM offices leads to customer dissatisfaction, delayed milestone payments, and administrative chaos.
SaurSaarthi's Subsidy Counter & Monitor gives installers real-time visibility into every project's subsidy lifecycle:
- Subsidy Application Tracker: Automatic milestone alerts when feasibility is sanctioned, net meter is approved, or WCR is generated.
- Subsidy Counter Dashboard: Track pending subsidy release value in Rupees (₹) across state utilities.
- Customer Trust & Transparency: Send automated WhatsApp updates to customers showing their application stage and expected subsidy credit date.
"Automating the subsidy monitor and WCR documents helped us reduce client follow-up calls by 75% and accelerated our client balance collection."
Conclusion: Modernize Your Solar Subsidy Workflow
With PM Surya Ghar driving historic rooftop solar adoption across India, EPC businesses must deploy digital tools to scale operations. SaurSaarthi provides the all-in-one solar ERP and subsidy management software built specifically for Indian solar installers.
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