PM Surya Ghar Yojana 2026: Complete Subsidy Guide for UP Homeowners
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is the central government's flagship rooftop solar scheme — and for homeowners in Agra and across Uttar Pradesh, it is the single biggest reason 2026 is the right year to go solar. Here is everything you need to know, from a vendor that processes these applications every week.
How much subsidy do you actually get?
The central financial assistance is structured by system size:
- 1 kW system: ₹30,000
- 2 kW system: ₹60,000
- 3 kW and above: ₹78,000 (maximum)
The subsidy is fixed at ₹78,000 for anything 3 kW or larger — a 5 kW system gets the same ₹78,000 as a 3 kW system. The money is transferred directly to your bank account by the central government after your system is commissioned and inspected. No vendor or middleman touches it.
Who is eligible?
- You are a residential electricity consumer with a legal connection (DVVNL, Torrent Power, or any UP DISCOM)
- The house is in your name (or you have appropriate ownership documentation)
- You install a grid-connected rooftop system through a DISCOM/UPNEDA-empanelled vendor
- The household has not claimed rooftop solar subsidy before
That empanelment condition is the one that catches people. Installations done by non-empanelled vendors — however good the hardware — are simply not eligible for subsidy. Uptronics Power System is UPNEDA-empanelled under vendor code AGC2602161725, which you can verify on the UPNEDA portal.
The application process, step by step
Step 1: Registration on the national portal Your application starts at pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your electricity connection details, consumer number and basic KYC. As your vendor, we do this with you and make sure the technical details are entered correctly — wrong sanctioned-load or capacity entries cause weeks of delay.
Step 2: Feasibility approval Your DISCOM verifies that your connection can support the proposed system. This usually takes 1–2 weeks in the Agra region.
Step 3: Installation Once feasibility is approved, we install the system using ALMM-approved panels and BIS-certified inverters — the scheme requires approved components, another reason self-imported hardware doesn't qualify.
Step 4: Inspection and net metering DISCOM inspects the installation and installs your bidirectional net meter. We attend the inspection to resolve any technical queries on the spot.
Step 5: Subsidy redemption After commissioning, the commissioning report is submitted on the portal along with your bank details. The subsidy typically credits within **30–60 days**.
Realistic timeline
From signed order to subsidy-in-bank, expect 2–3 months in total: about 3–5 weeks to commissioning and another 30–60 days for the subsidy transfer. Anyone promising "subsidy in a week" is not being straight with you.
What does a home actually pay?
Take a typical 3 kW Agra home:
- System cost: ~₹1,80,000
- PM Surya Ghar subsidy: −₹78,000
- Effective cost: ~₹1,02,000
That system generates roughly 360–400 units a month — for most 3 kW-scale households, nearly the whole bill. At ₹7/unit, that's ₹2,500–2,800 of monthly savings, meaning the net investment pays back in around 3–3.5 years. The panels are warrantied for 25.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Choosing a non-empanelled installer. No empanelment, no subsidy. Verify the vendor code before signing anything.
- Oversizing beyond your sanctioned load without a load-enhancement application — this stalls net metering.
- Waiting for a "better scheme". Subsidy structures change; the current ₹78,000 window is among the most generous India has offered.
Ready to check your eligibility? Book a free site survey and we'll confirm your subsidy amount, system size and exact costs in writing — no obligation.