With 300-plus sunny days a year, Udaipur is close to ideal for rooftop solar — and the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana now covers a large chunk of the cost. Here’s what a system costs, what you save, and why green homes are starting to command a premium.
The PM Surya Ghar subsidy (2026)
The central subsidy is tied to system size:
• ₹30,000 for a 1 kW system.
• ₹60,000 for a 2 kW system.
• ₹78,000 for a 3 kW system or larger (the maximum cap).
Eligible homes also get up to 300 units of free electricity a month through net metering. Rajasthan may add a state top-up of around ₹17,000 on top — confirm the current terms with your local DISCOM. Applications are made online at pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
What a system costs and saves
A 3 kW rooftop system typically costs around ₹1.9–2.0 lakh in 2026. After the ₹78,000 subsidy, your net outlay is roughly ₹1.1–1.2 lakh. For an average home, that system can sharply cut — or even zero out — the monthly electricity bill, paying back the investment in a few years and then delivering largely free power for 20-plus years.
How to apply
• Register on pmsuryaghar.gov.in using your electricity consumer number and Aadhaar-linked mobile.
• Get technical feasibility approval from your local DISCOM.
• Choose a vendor from the empanelled list and have the system installed with net metering.
• Upload the commissioning report; the subsidy is credited to your bank account, usually within 30–45 days.
Green homes command a premium
Beyond the bills, solar and green features increasingly lift a home’s resale appeal as buyers weigh running costs. A property that comes with a working solar system and lower monthly outgoings stands out — a point worth keeping in mind on any new build (see our cost-to-build guide) and against wider price trends.
Beyond solar: simple green upgrades
• Rainwater harvesting (often required in newer builds).
• Cross-ventilation, shading and insulated roofing to cut cooling costs.
• LED lighting and efficient appliances.
• Native, low-water landscaping.
Is it worth it?
For an owned rooftop with decent sun and a real electricity bill, the subsidy plus long-term savings make rooftop solar one of the highest-return home upgrades available in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
• How much is the PM Surya Ghar solar subsidy?
Up to ₹78,000 — ₹30,000 for 1 kW, ₹60,000 for 2 kW, and ₹78,000 for 3 kW or larger.
• What does a 3 kW solar system cost and save?
Around ₹1.9–2.0 lakh, or roughly ₹1.1–1.2 lakh after subsidy, and it can cut or zero out a typical home’s power bill.
• How do I apply for the subsidy?
Register at pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your consumer number and Aadhaar, get DISCOM approval, install through an empanelled vendor, and claim after net metering.
• Does Rajasthan add a state top-up?
A state top-up of around ₹17,000 may apply — confirm the current terms with your local DISCOM.
• Does solar raise property value?
Increasingly, yes — lower running costs and green features add resale appeal as buyers prioritise efficiency.
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