PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Uttar Pradesh — complete guide
The central government pays up to ₹78,000 towards a home rooftop solar system, and Uttar Pradesh adds its own top-up. Here is exactly how it works in Lucknow (MVVNL) and Azamgarh (PuVVNL) — and what we handle for you.
Updated: 2026-11-14 · By Shashank Electronics & Solar System
How much subsidy do you get?
| System size | Central (PM Surya Ghar) | UP state top-up* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 3 kW | ₹78,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹1,08,000 |
| 5 kW+ | ₹78,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹1,08,000 |
Central assistance: ₹30,000/kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW, capped at ₹78,000. *UP state subsidy: ₹15,000/kW for up to 2 kW (max ₹30,000), so the combined maximum is ₹1,08,000 at 3 kW — there is no extra subsidy above 3 kW. Source: UPNEDA's PM Surya Ghar information booklet; amounts can change, and we confirm the current figure in your quote.
Who is eligible?
- An Indian household with its own house and a roof suitable for panels.
- A valid domestic electricity connection (MVVNL in Lucknow, PuVVNL in Azamgarh).
- No other subsidy already taken for rooftop solar.
- Housing societies/RWAs can also apply for common areas (UPNEDA lists ₹18,000/kW central + ₹15,000/kW state).
- Installation by a vendor registered on the national portal, using DCR (made-in-India) panels.
Step by step: how to apply
- Register on pmsuryaghar.gov.in — choose Uttar Pradesh, your DISCOM and enter the consumer number from your bill, mobile and email. We do this with you at the survey.
- Apply for rooftop solar — log in with the consumer number and submit the application for your system size.
- DISCOM feasibility approval — MVVNL/PuVVNL checks the connection and load; typically 1–2 weeks.
- Installation by a registered vendor — panels, inverter, structure, earthing and lightning arrestor; usually 1–2 days.
- Plant details & net-meter application — we upload the installation details and apply for the bi-directional net meter.
- Inspection & commissioning — the DISCOM inspects, installs the net meter and issues the commissioning certificate on the portal; typically 2–4 weeks.
- Subsidy to your bank — submit bank details/cancelled cheque on the portal. Per UPNEDA, the central subsidy is released in about 15 days and the UP state top-up about 7 days after that.
Documents you need
- Latest electricity bill (consumer number)
- Aadhaar card with linked mobile
- PAN card
- Bank passbook / cancelled cheque
- Proof of house/roof ownership (or owner's NOC)
- Passport-size photo
Loan for rooftop solar
Public-sector banks such as SBI offer PM Surya Ghar loans applied through the portal / JanSamarth. The bank pays the vendor, you pay a small margin, and many families use the subsidy to pre-pay the loan. Interest rates and eligibility are set by the bank — check the current rate. Try our EMI calculator on the prices section.
What Shashank Solar does for you
From the free site survey to the subsidy in your account: portal registration, MVVNL/PuVVNL feasibility, installation, net-meter filing and follow-up — from our stores in Raipur, Lucknow and Hira Patti, Azamgarh.
Frequently asked questions
Is the subsidy paid to me or to the vendor?
To you — directly into the bank account you register on the portal, after commissioning.
Can tenants apply?
The electricity connection holder applies; for a rented house the owner's consent/NOC is needed.
How long does the whole process take?
Usually a few weeks to two months end to end, depending on DISCOM approval and net-meter installation.
Is there free electricity under the scheme?
The 'free electricity' comes from your own panels: a correctly sized system can cover most of a typical home's monthly use, and extra units are credited through net metering.
Official sources: pmsuryaghar.gov.in · UPNEDA information booklet · UPNEDA approved vendors. Scheme rules are set by MNRE and UPNEDA and may change.