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Important developments and current information relevant to residential rooftop solar customers.
The residential CFA component provides support for eligible rooftop solar installations. The published structure is ₹30,000/kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000/kW for the additional capacity up to 3 kW, with the residential CFA capped at ₹78,000.
The operational guidelines for the residential CFA component state that the implementation period of PM Surya Ghar is up to March 31, 2027, with eligible claims to be settled within the implementation period.
MNRE's physical achievement data reports cumulative grid-connected rooftop solar capacity of 32.59 GW as of August 31, 2026.
MNRE has published a Renewable Energy Policy and Regulatory Update for August 2026, with earlier monthly updates also available for 2026.
MNRE published the 8th revision of ALMM List-II for solar PV cells on July 22, 2026. Applicable equipment and procurement requirements should be checked against the current official rules for the relevant project.
MNRE published an amendment to the guidelines for the PM Surya Ghar residential CFA component on July 7, 2025. The current applicable rules should be checked before submitting or finalising a project.
The scheme is designed to expand residential rooftop solar and help households access free or low-cost electricity through rooftop generation.
“Up to 300 units” is a scheme objective/benefit framing and does not mean every household automatically receives 300 free units every month.
Actual solar generation depends on system capacity, sunlight, roof conditions, equipment performance, electricity consumption and applicable metering arrangements.
The published residential structure is based on eligible rooftop solar capacity and applicable scheme conditions.
| Capacity | Published CFA | Maximum at that stage |
|---|---|---|
| First 2 kW | ₹30,000 per kW | ₹60,000 |
| Additional 1 kW (2–3 kW) | ₹18,000 per kW | ₹18,000 additional |
| Above 3 kW | No additional CFA under the residential structure | ₹78,000 total maximum |
The exact sequence may vary by state and DISCOM.
Review the electricity connection, property and scheme requirements.
Submit the rooftop solar application through the applicable official process.
Select an eligible/empanelled vendor as applicable under the portal process.
Complete installation, inspection and metering/net-metering requirements.
Eligible CFA is processed after the required conditions and verification are completed.
The residential CFA operational guidelines state an implementation period up to March 31, 2027. Customers should check the current official portal and applicable DISCOM process for the status of applications and requirements.
The published residential CFA structure provides ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 per kW for the additional capacity up to 3 kW, resulting in a maximum of ₹78,000 under that structure.
No. The amount is a maximum under the published structure for eligible residential consumers. Actual eligibility and CFA depend on the applicable scheme conditions and successful completion of the required process.
No. Electricity bills depend on consumption, solar generation, tariff, metering arrangements, fixed charges and other applicable factors.
The applicable government/National Portal/DISCOM process determines eligibility, verification and CFA release. A vendor can assist with the process but does not itself approve government CFA.
Use official sources for the latest scheme rules, notices and application requirements.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy official website and scheme notices.
Visit MNRE →Official PM Surya Ghar portal for scheme information and application services.
Visit PM Surya Ghar →Official rooftop solar portal for DISCOM information, notifications and related services.
Visit Rooftop Solar Portal →
