Planning to install rooftop solar at your Delhi home? You can begin the subsidy application online through the official PM Surya Ghar consumer portal and the applicable Delhi electricity-distribution process.
This guide explains the complete process in simple language, including eligibility, required documents, online registration, feasibility approval, vendor selection, installation, net metering, inspection and subsidy payment.
Important: Use only official government or electricity-distribution portals. Do not share your OTP, UPI PIN, card PIN or online-banking password with any vendor or agent.
Quick Answer
To apply for solar subsidy in Delhi, register on the official PM Surya Ghar consumer portal, select Delhi and your electricity distributor, enter your electricity consumer number and submit the rooftop-solar application.
After feasibility approval, select an eligible vendor, install the approved system, complete net metering and DISCOM inspection, and submit your bank details and cancelled cheque when the portal requests them.
Under the published PM Surya Ghar structure, eligible residential consumers receive ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for an additional 1 kW. The maximum central subsidy is ₹78,000 for an eligible residential system of up to 3 kW.
Visit the official PM Surya Ghar portal
Official Portals for Delhi Solar Subsidy
Enter your personal, electricity or bank details only on an official portal.
- PM Surya Ghar National Portal
- PM Surya Ghar Consumer Login and Application
- Delhi Solar Portal
- Your applicable DISCOM portal, such as BSES, TPDDL or NDMC.
A vendor may help you complete the online process, but you should keep access to your own account and save every application number, acknowledgement and document.
Read MNRE rooftop solar programme information
Who Can Apply for Solar Subsidy?
A typical applicant should meet these conditions:
- You have a domestic or residential electricity connection in Delhi.
- You have a valid electricity consumer number or account number.
- Your name and address match the electricity bill.
- You have roof, terrace, balcony or elevated-structure rights.
- You can provide owner or RWA permission if the roof is shared.
- The proposed system can be connected to the applicable DISCOM.
- You can provide identity, electricity and bank documents.
- The installation follows the current scheme and technical requirements.
Having a house in Delhi does not automatically guarantee subsidy. Your electricity connection, roof rights, system type, vendor, documents and current scheme conditions must be verified.
Check Your Electricity Distributor First
Check the latest electricity bill before applying. The process may be different for BSES, TPDDL, NDMC or another applicable electricity authority.
Do not choose the electricity distributor based only on a vendor’s advice. Select the utility that actually serves your connection.
The applicant may need to be the registered consumer and provide identity proof, electricity details and roof or site-ownership proof. Exact requirements can vary by utility.
Documents Required for Online Application
Keep clear scans or photographs of the following documents ready:
- Latest paid electricity bill.
- Electricity consumer or account number.
- Applicant identity proof.
- Registered mobile number.
- Active email address.
- Bank account details, when requested.
- Cancelled cheque, when requested at the subsidy stage.
- Roof ownership or occupancy proof.
- Owner consent or NOC, if applicable.
- RWA or society approval for shared-roof or common-area work.
- PAN or other details if requested.
- Vendor quotation and agreement.
- Net-metering documents.
- Installation photographs and commissioning documents.
Read the complete checklist: Documents Required for Solar Subsidy in Delhi
Also read: Delhi Solar Subsidy for Residential Homes
How to Apply for Solar Subsidy in Delhi Online
Step 1: Open the official consumer portal
Open the official PM Surya Ghar consumer page. Check the website address before entering any information.
Avoid websites that look like government portals but ask for unnecessary fees, passwords or banking credentials.
Step 2: Register your consumer account
The portal may ask for:
- State: Delhi.
- Electricity-distribution company.
- Electricity consumer number or account number.
- Mobile number.
- Email address.
Complete mobile or OTP verification as shown on the portal. Use the mobile number linked to your electricity connection whenever required.
Step 3: Log in and choose the rooftop-solar application
After registration, log in and select the option to apply for rooftop solar.
The portal may fetch your consumer details. Check your name, address, connection type and electricity distributor before continuing.
Step 4: Submit the initial application
Enter the requested information, which may include:
- Applicant information.
- Consumer number.
- Installation address.
- Proposed solar capacity.
- Roof or installation details.
- Contact information.
- Bank information, if requested at this stage.
Save or download the acknowledgement and application number immediately after submission.
Step 5: Wait for feasibility approval
The DISCOM or electricity authority checks whether the proposed rooftop system can be connected to the local network.
Feasibility may depend on sanctioned load, connection type, network conditions, documents and proposed capacity.
A vendor’s WhatsApp message is not official feasibility approval. Check the application status on the official portal.
Step 6: Select an eligible solar vendor
Before accepting a quotation, check:
- Panel brand, model and capacity.
- Inverter brand and capacity.
- Mounting structure and civil work.
- Wiring, earthing and protection equipment.
- Monitoring system.
- Net-metering assistance.
- Installation timeline.
- Warranty and maintenance terms.
- Payment milestones.
- Subsidy responsibility.
Do not select a vendor only because it promises “free solar” or guaranteed subsidy.
Step 7: Sign a written quotation or agreement
The quotation should clearly separate:
- Eligible rooftop-solar system cost.
- Installation and civil work.
- Extra roof work.
- Battery or backup equipment.
- Net-metering-related work.
- Non-subsidised items.
- Taxes or additional charges.
- Your expected contribution.
Do not make a large payment without a written quotation, warranty terms and payment schedule.
Step 8: Install the approved system
Ask the vendor to complete the following work:
- Mounting structure.
- Solar panels.
- Inverter.
- DC and AC wiring.
- Earthing.
- Protection equipment where required.
- Cable management.
- Waterproofing around mounting points.
- Monitoring setup.
- Safety labels and shutdown instructions.
Take photographs of the panels, inverter serial number, meter and installation location.
Step 9: Apply for net metering
After installation, submit the plant details through the portal as instructed and apply for the net meter through the relevant electricity-distribution process.
Solar installation and net-metering approval are separate steps. Do not assume that installing panels automatically completes the meter process.
Step 10: Complete inspection and commissioning
The DISCOM may inspect the installation and verify the equipment, documents and electricity connection.
After the net meter and inspection process are completed, the commissioning report or certificate can be generated through the applicable workflow.
Step 11: Submit bank details and cancelled cheque
After the commissioning report is available, submit bank details and a cancelled cheque through the official portal if requested.
Make sure the bank-account information matches the application requirements.
The official consumer workflow states that subsidy is credited to the bank account after the commissioning report and required bank submission. It also shows a 30-day period in that workflow, but actual processing can vary if documents, inspection or verification are incomplete.
How Much Solar Subsidy Can You Receive?
| Eligible capacity | Central subsidy calculation | Central assistance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 × 1 kW | ₹30,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹30,000 × 2 kW | ₹60,000 |
| 3 kW | ₹60,000 + ₹18,000 for the additional 1 kW | ₹78,000 |
| More than 3 kW | No additional central CFA under the cited structure | ₹78,000 maximum central support |
These figures describe the central component only. They are not your final installation price or guaranteed total Delhi benefit. Delhi may provide additional state support under its current programme. Verify the current rules on the official Delhi Solar Portal before signing a quotation.
Does Delhi Provide Additional Solar Support?
Delhi has its own solar programme and portal. The exact benefit can depend on the active state scheme, household consumption, system capacity, installation model, programme availability and eligibility conditions.
Public reports have described a Delhi programme involving households using up to 400 units per month and additional state support. Treat this as a condition to verify, not as a universal promise for every Delhi resident.
Confirm the current terms on the official Delhi Solar Portal and ask the vendor to show the applicable written conditions.
How to Check Your Application Status
Use the official consumer login or Delhi Solar Portal status feature. Keep the following information safe:
- Application number.
- Consumer number.
- Registered mobile number.
- Vendor name.
- Feasibility approval.
- Net-meter application number.
- Commissioning report.
- Subsidy or redemption status.
Never share OTPs, UPI PINs, card PINs or online-banking passwords with a vendor.
Why Can Solar Subsidy Be Delayed?
- Installation is complete but net metering is pending.
- DISCOM inspection is incomplete.
- The commissioning report has not been generated.
- Bank details or cancelled cheque are missing.
- Applicant and bank-account names do not match.
- The vendor has not completed the portal workflow.
- Documents are unclear or inconsistent.
- The selected capacity or sanctioned load creates a technical issue.
- The application uses the wrong DISCOM route.
- Additional state-level verification is pending.
Ask the vendor or DISCOM for the exact pending stage and keep the official acknowledgement number. Do not rely only on an estimated payment date.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying through an unofficial website.
- Entering the wrong consumer number.
- Selecting the wrong electricity distributor.
- Uploading blurry or incomplete documents.
- Ignoring roof rights or RWA permission.
- Installing before required feasibility approval.
- Paying the full amount without a written quotation.
- Assuming every rooftop system receives the same subsidy.
- Assuming a battery is automatically included in the subsidy.
- Giving OTP or banking information to a vendor.
- Deleting acknowledgement emails and application screenshots.
- Believing a “guaranteed free solar” promise without checking the official scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I apply for solar subsidy in Delhi?
Start with the official PM Surya Ghar consumer portal and follow the Delhi and DISCOM route shown for your electricity connection. You can also check the official Delhi Solar Portal for the active state programme.
Can I apply without selecting a solar vendor?
You can begin the consumer application through the official portal route. After feasibility approval, the applicable workflow requires installation through an eligible or registered vendor.
How much is the PM Surya Ghar subsidy for 3 kW?
The published central structure provides ₹78,000 for eligible residential capacity up to 3 kW: ₹60,000 for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the additional 1 kW.
When should I submit bank details?
Follow the current portal instructions. The official consumer workflow shows bank details during the application process and bank details plus a cancelled cheque after the commissioning report when requested.
Can a tenant apply for solar subsidy?
A tenant may need owner consent and proof of roof-use rights. Eligibility also depends on the electricity connection, roof and current utility requirements.
Can a flat owner install solar panels on the society roof?
Not automatically. Confirm roof rights, RWA permission, meter ownership and technical feasibility before applying or paying a vendor.
Is the subsidy paid to the vendor?
The official consumer workflow describes subsidy credit to the consumer’s bank account after commissioning and the required bank submission. Confirm the current process and do not accept an alternative explanation without written scheme support.
How long does the subsidy take?
The official workflow shows a 30-day credit period after the relevant final submission, but incomplete documents, inspection, portal processing and verification can cause delays. It is not an unconditional guarantee.
Final Application Checklist
- Confirm the correct Delhi electricity distributor.
- Keep the latest paid electricity bill ready.
- Check your name and consumer number.
- Confirm roof rights or obtain an NOC.
- Prepare identity and bank documents.
- Use the official portal.
- Save the application acknowledgement.
- Wait for feasibility approval where required.
- Compare written vendor quotations.
- Photograph the installed system and serial numbers.
- Complete net metering and DISCOM inspection.
- Submit bank details and the cancelled cheque when instructed.
- Track commissioning and subsidy status.
Conclusion
The safest way to apply for solar subsidy in Delhi is to treat it as a complete project workflow: verify your consumer account, use the official portal, obtain feasibility approval, select the correct vendor, install the approved system, complete net metering and DISCOM inspection, and then submit the final bank documents.
Do not choose a vendor only because it promises fixed “free solar”. Check the current official scheme, keep control of your portal account and get subsidy, cost, warranty and payment terms in writing.