Documents needed for the PM Surya Ghar subsidy
Getting your paperwork right up front is the single biggest way to avoid delays in your solar subsidy. Here's the full checklist and the step-by-step process.
Document checklist
Latest electricity bill
Proves your consumer number, DISCOM, and that the connection is in your name.
Proof of identity (Aadhaar)
Standard KYC for the applicant.
PAN card
For the subsidy disbursal and financial verification.
Bank account details / cancelled cheque
The subsidy is credited directly to this account.
Proof of roof ownership
Property tax receipt, sale deed, or an NOC if the property isn't in your name.
Passport-size photograph
Commonly required with the application form.
Application process, step by step
- 1
Register on the national portal
Create an account on pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your state, DISCOM, and electricity consumer number.
- 2
Apply for rooftop solar
Submit your application with the required documents (checklist below) and wait for feasibility approval from your DISCOM.
- 3
Get it installed by an approved vendor
Choose an MNRE-empanelled / DISCOM-registered installer. Only systems installed by approved vendors qualify for the subsidy.
- 4
Apply for net metering
After installation, your DISCOM inspects the system and installs a bidirectional (net) meter.
- 5
Receive subsidy in your bank account
Once commissioned and verified, the central subsidy is credited directly to your bank account, typically within 30-45 days.
Common reasons applications get delayed
- Name mismatch between the electricity bill and the applicant's ID.
- Using a non-empanelled installer, the system won't qualify for the subsidy.
- Roof ownership proof missing when the property is jointly owned or rented.
- Net metering application submitted late, holding up commissioning.
Exact document requirements can vary slightly by state and DISCOM. Always cross-check the current list on the official portal, pmsuryaghar.gov.in, before applying. Ready to estimate your numbers? Try thesubsidy calculator.