MINISTRY OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY (MNRE) · NATIONAL SOLAR PORTAL
PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar Subsidy Calculator
Compute your official Central Government DBT subsidy, recommended rooftop solar plant capacity, net project cost, and lifetime electricity savings under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
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₹500 (Small Load)₹3,000 (~300 Units)₹15,000+ (High Consumption)
kW
1 kW3 kW (Standard Residential)10 kW (Max Domestic)
☀️Estimated Rooftop Shadow-Free Area:
A 200 sq.ft. shadow-free concrete roof or tin shed is required for optimal generation (~100 sq.ft. per 1 kW system).
Central Government Subsidy (DBT)
₹60,000
Direct Bank Transfer via National Portal within 30 days of DISCOM inspectionRecommended Plant Capacity:2 kW
Estimated Benchmark Project Cost:₹1,00,000
Net Citizen Investment (Cost - Subsidy):₹40,000
Monthly Bill Savings:₹1,800 / month
Annual Electricity Savings:₹21,600 / year
Estimated Payback Period:1.9 Years
🌿 25-Year Warranty: Solar panels come with a statutory 25-year performance guarantee. Total net lifetime savings exceed ₹5,00,000.
Official PM Surya Ghar Central Subsidy Matrix
| Rooftop Solar Capacity | Monthly Power Consumption | Central Subsidy Amount | Estimated Net Citizen Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW System | Up to 150 Units / Month | ₹30,000 | ~₹20,000 |
| 2 kW System | 150 to 300 Units / Month | ₹60,000 | ~₹40,000 |
| 3 kW and Above | Above 300 Units / Month | ₹78,000 (Maximum Cap) | ~₹67,000 to ₹80,000 |
| Group Housing / RWA | Common facility lighting | ₹18,000 per kW (up to 500 kW) | Varies by total load |