Government Subsidised Solar Panels in India: PM Surya Ghar Guide (2026)
Government subsidised solar panels are available to all Indian homeowners in 2026 through the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, offering up to ₹78,000 in direct bank transfer subsidy for residential rooftop installations.
TL;DR
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana provides solar panel subsidies of ₹30,000 (1 kW), ₹60,000 (2 kW), and ₹78,000 (3 kW and above) for all Indian residential homeowners. Available across all states including Karnataka. Arkahub is MNRE-approved and handles the entire application process.
How Much Government Subsidy Is Available on Solar Panels in India?
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is the central government's primary solar subsidy scheme for residential homeowners in 2026. Subsidy amounts:
The scheme targets 10 million households across India by 2027. Eligibility criteria:
- ✅The homeowner must own the property.
- ✅The system must be on-grid or hybrid (off-grid systems are not eligible).
- ✅The installer must be MNRE-registered (Arkahub qualifies).
- ✅The electricity connection must be in the applicant's name.
The subsidy is credited as a direct bank transfer within 30 days of DISCOM commissioning. It cannot be applied as an upfront discount — it is received post-installation.
For a full 5 kW system cost breakdown with subsidy applied, see our 5 kW solar panel price in India guide.
How to Apply for the PM Surya Ghar Solar Subsidy
To claim the PM Surya Ghar solar subsidy, follow these steps:
Register on the portal: Visit pmsuryaghar.gov.in and create an account using your electricity connection details.
Select an MNRE-registered vendor: Choose a vendor from the portal's approved list. Arkahub is registered and will appear in the vendor selection.
Get a technical feasibility report: Your DISCOM issues a technical feasibility assessment for your roof. Arkahub manages this process.
Installation: Arkahub installs the system after feasibility approval.
DISCOM commissioning: Arkahub applies for DISCOM inspection and commissioning of the net meter.
Subsidy receipt: After commissioning, the subsidy amount is credited directly to your bank account within 30 days.
Arkahub manages Steps 2 through 6 entirely on your behalf. You do not need to interact with the portal or DISCOM directly.
To calculate your exact payback including subsidy impact, use our solar panel installation cost guide.
Solar Subsidy in Karnataka — What Bangalore Homeowners Need to Know
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a central government scheme and applies uniformly across all Indian states, including Karnataka. Bangalore homeowners (BESCOM jurisdiction) receive the same subsidy amounts as homeowners elsewhere in India:
Additionally, BESCOM supports full net metering for all residential solar installations in Bangalore. This means:
- •Excess solar generation during the day is exported to the BESCOM grid.
- •BESCOM credits the exported units against your monthly bill.
- •Many Bangalore homeowners with correctly sized systems see their monthly electricity bill drop to near-zero or zero after solar.
Arkahub handles all BESCOM documentation for Bangalore installations.
“Our experience has been very nice with Arkahub. The subsidy process was very smooth. Every documentation was done and we were getting all the timely updates. All the timelines are very clear.”
— Anchit and Neha
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Frequently Asked Questions — Government Solar Panel Subsidy
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