Guide
How to register on PM Surya Ghar
The official 9 steps, in simple words. We do every step with you, free.
15 minutes on the portal
Who can apply
- Indian citizen
- Owns a house with a roof suitable for solar panels
- Has a valid electricity connection (MSEDCL)
- Has not taken any other subsidy for solar panels
How much subsidy
| Monthly use | Solar size | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|
| 0–150 units | 1–2 kW | ₹30,000 – ₹60,000 |
| 150–300 units | 2–3 kW | ₹60,000 – ₹78,000 |
| Above 300 units | Above 3 kW | ₹78,000 |
| Housing society (common areas) | Any | ₹18,000 per kW |
The 9 steps
- 1Open the official website pmsuryaghar.gov.in
Use only this government site. It is free; nobody needs your password or OTP.
- 2Register with your details
State (Maharashtra), electricity company (MSEDCL), consumer number from your bill, mobile number and e-mail.
- 3Log in with consumer number and mobile number
- 4Choose "Apply for Rooftop Solar"
- 5Fill the online application form
Roof details and the solar size you want.
- 6Wait for MSEDCL approval, then install with a registered vendor
Do not install before approval. SAIITECH SOLAR ENERGY is a registered vendor.
- 7After installation, submit plant details and apply for the net meter
- 8Net meter fitted and inspected by MSEDCL: get the commissioning certificate on the portal
- 9Submit bank details and a cancelled cheque: subsidy within 30 days
The subsidy comes straight to your own bank account.
Keep ready
- Latest MSEDCL light bill (consumer number)
- Aadhaar card and mobile linked to it
- Bank passbook or cancelled cheque
- Property proof (7/12, Index-2 or tax receipt)
Source: MNRE fact sheet on PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PIB, 5 Dec 2024). Rules and rates can change; we confirm the current ones when you apply.