Under the current central subsidy structure, residential consumers can receive Central Financial Assistance based on eligible rooftop solar capacity. The CFA covers 60% of the applicable benchmark cost for the first 2 kW and 40% for the additional 1 kW, making the maximum central CFA for a residential system up to 3 kW ₹78,000.

No. PM Surya Ghar does not generally mean that the complete solar system is installed for free. The scheme provides eligible Central Financial Assistance, while the consumer pays the remaining project cost. The final amount depends on the system price and applicable subsidy.

The final price depends on the vendor, panel and inverter brands, mounting structure, installation requirements and location. To calculate the effective price, subtract the eligible central subsidy from the quoted system cost. Compare multiple registered vendors before choosing a system.

Yes, a residential consumer may install a system larger than 3 kW, subject to applicable technical and DISCOM requirements. However, under the current central CFA structure, there is no additional central subsidy for rooftop solar capacity beyond 3 kW.

You can check vendors through the PM Surya Ghar national portal and select vendors available for your location. UrjaOne can also help you identify registered vendors, compare quotations and understand the available system options.

The subsidy is processed after the applicable installation, DISCOM inspection or verification and portal requirements are completed. The actual processing time can vary depending on verification, documentation, DISCOM and banking processes.

You can track your application and subsidy-related progress through your PM Surya Ghar national portal account. The status depends on the completion of installation, DISCOM verification and other applicable process requirements.

Eligibility depends on the applicant's residential electricity connection, property and applicable scheme requirements. Apartment residents may also have options through group housing or common-facility arrangements, subject to the applicable guidelines and DISCOM rules.

Financing options are available for eligible rooftop solar consumers through participating banks. Certain concessional loan options under PM Surya Ghar are designed without collateral for eligible systems. Loan approval, interest rate and terms depend on the lending bank and applicable conditions.

PM Surya Ghar is a demand-driven residential rooftop solar scheme with implementation planned through FY 2026–27. Applicants should check the official national portal and latest MNRE notifications for any changes to scheme timelines or application requirements.

PM Surya Ghar 2.0 is a term being used for possible future developments or a next phase of the rooftop solar programme. Any new subsidy, battery-storage, metering or eligibility provisions should be treated as confirmed only after an official government notification or updated scheme guidelines are issued.

The application generally requires details related to the residential electricity connection, applicant and property, along with documents or information requested through the national portal and by the concerned DISCOM. Exact requirements can vary by application and state.