PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
Updated 29 September 2026 · Reviewed by Karthikeyan E, Proprietor
A home in Coimbatore that installs a 3 kW rooftop system in 2026 receives Rs 78,000 from the central government and a further Rs 22,000 from Tamil Nadu, credited straight to the owner’s bank account. The scheme was built so that a 3 kW roof generates more than 300 units a month, which covers a typical two or three bedroom household. This page sets out the exact amounts, who qualifies, the documents, and the 15-day process we run on your behalf.
How much you get: central amount plus the Tamil Nadu top-up
| System | Central (PM Surya Ghar) | Tamil Nadu (G.O. 102) | Total subsidy | Our price | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | Rs 30,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 35,000 | Rs 86,400 | Rs 51,400 |
| 2 kW | Rs 60,000 | Rs 10,000 | Rs 70,000 | Rs 1,55,000 | Rs 85,000 |
| 3 kW | Rs 78,000 | Rs 22,000 | Rs 1,00,000 | Rs 2,05,000 | Rs 1,05,000 |
| 4 kW | Rs 78,000 | Rs 22,000 | Rs 1,00,000 | Rs 2,55,000 | Rs 1,55,000 |
| 5 kW | Rs 78,000 | Rs 22,000 | Rs 1,00,000 | Rs 3,05,000 | Rs 2,05,000 |
| 6 kW | Rs 78,000 | Rs 22,000 | Rs 1,00,000 | Rs 3,65,000 | Rs 2,65,000 |
| 8 kW | Rs 78,000 | Rs 22,000 | Rs 1,00,000 | Rs 4,30,000 | Rs 3,30,000 |
| 10 kW | Rs 78,000 | Rs 22,000 | Rs 1,00,000 | Rs 5,25,000 | Rs 4,25,000 |
Central assistance is 60% of system cost up to 2 kW and 40% of the third kilowatt, capped at 3 kW (PIB, 29 Feb 2024). The state top-up comes from G.O. (Ms) No. 102 of the Energy Department dated 19.09.2026 and is limited to the first 1,00,000 eligible applicants. Prices are our current quotes within 50 km of the city and include structure, wiring, earthing and net-metering paperwork.
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Tamil Nadu Residents: Get Up to Rs.22,000 Extra State Subsidy
Under G.O. 102, the TN Government provides an additional top-up subsidy over PM Surya Ghar.
Read Full G.O. 102 Details →Who qualifies
- A residential TANGEDCO / TNPDCL connection in your own name. Commercial and industrial meters are not covered.
- The consumer name on your EB bill must match your bank account name exactly. One spelling difference sends the money back.
- Your own roof, or written consent from the RWA or landlord if the roof is shared.
- Registration on pmsuryaghar.gov.in on or after 05.08.2026 to qualify for the Tamil Nadu top-up.
- Installation by a PM Surya Ghar empanelled vendor using DCR and ALMM-listed modules.
- One subsidy per connection. A meter that already received a rooftop subsidy cannot claim again.
- An Aadhaar-seeded bank account, because both payments arrive by direct benefit transfer.
What a home in Coimbatore pays after subsidy
Coimbatore averages about 5.5 peak sun hours, so each kilowatt produces roughly 5.5 units a day. The examples below use that figure and our current prices.
1 kW — small flat, fans and lights
Around 5.5 units a day, or 165 a month. Net cost Rs 51,400 after Rs 35,000 in subsidies. Bill saving is about Rs 900 a month, so the system pays for itself in under five years. See the 1 kW system.
3 kW — two ACs, most families
About 16.5 units a day, close to 500 a month. Net cost Rs 1,05,000 after the full Rs 1,00,000. Typical saving is Rs 2,500 a month, which returns the investment in roughly 42 months. See the 3 kW system.
5 kW — villa or home office
Around 27.5 units a day, over 800 a month. Net cost Rs 2,05,000; the subsidy stays at Rs 1,00,000 because of the 3 kW cap. Savings of Rs 4,000 or more a month bring payback to about four years. See the 5 kW system.
Finance: collateral-free loan at about 7%
Banks offer collateral-free loans of around 7% for systems up to 3 kW under the scheme. We arrange the paperwork with nationalised banks and confirm the current rate during your site visit.
Documents you need
Before registration
- EB service number
- Mobile number and email
- Passport-size photo
- Bank passbook or cancelled cheque
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- Latest house-tax receipt
- Last six months of EB bills
After installation
- National Consumer–Vendor Agreement on Rs 100 stamp paper
- GPS-tagged photo of the installed plant
- DCR certificate for the modules
- Inverter serial number
The 15-day process, step by step
Every step below is handled by our team. If you want the portal-level detail, read the full 11-step application walkthrough.
- Site Visit1 dayWe measure shadow-free roof area and check your sanctioned load and the transformer capacity in your street.
- Quotation1 dayWritten quote with panel and inverter brands, expected generation, and your net cost after both subsidies.
- PO Acceptance1–2 daysYou confirm the order and we register your application on the PM Surya Ghar portal.
- Net meter registration1 dayWe file the net-meter application on the TNPDCL portal and pay the fee on your behalf.
- Materials transfer1–2 daysPanels, inverter and structure reach your site. 90% of the net price is due on delivery.
- Installation1 dayStructure, panels, earthing, surge protection and inverter installed and commissioned in a single day.
- Agreement1–2 daysNational Consumer–Vendor Agreement signed on Rs 100 stamp paper by you and RK Solar Solutions.
- Submission1 dayAgreement, GPS photo, DCR certificate and inverter serial uploaded to the portal.
- Net meter fixing1 dayThe TANGEDCO AEE inspects, approves online, and the bidirectional meter is fixed.
- Inspection report1 dayThe commissioning report is uploaded and RECL verification of your bank details begins.
- Subsidy Approved1 dayCentral assistance is sanctioned once RECL confirms the Aadhaar-seeded account.
- Subsidy credit1 dayRs 30,000 / 60,000 / 78,000 arrives by DBT, then the Tamil Nadu top-up follows from TEDA to the same account.
With complete documents the whole sequence takes about 15 days from site visit to first credit.
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What Do We Offer
Warranties and maintenance, in plain words
Panels
12-year product warranty and a 30-year performance warranty on the modules we install. Only DCR and ALMM-listed panels are used, because non-DCR modules are rejected for subsidy at source.
Inverter and service
Inverters carry a 7 to 10 year manufacturer warranty that can be extended. Under the PM Surya Ghar vendor agreement we provide five years of comprehensive maintenance with no service charge.
Your electricity bill
A 3 kW system generates more than 300 units a month on average. Through net metering those units offset what you draw at night, so a typical two or three bedroom bill drops close to zero.
Why homeowners in Coimbatore choose us for the subsidy work
RK Solar Solutions has been an empanelled vendor since the scheme opened and has completed more than 500 residential installations. Search the PM Surya Ghar portal for our vendor rating: we sit in the top seven for the city. Our engineers cover RS Puram, Peelamedu, Saravanampatti, Gandhipuram, Singanallur, Vadavalli and everything within 50 km, and every application is checked by Karthikeyan E, who has handled more than 100 MW of projects over 15 years.
Questions people ask before applying
Is the subsidy paid to me or to the vendor?
To you. The central amount is credited by RECL to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account, usually within 15 working days of verification. The Tamil Nadu top-up follows later from TEDA to the same account. RK Solar never receives the subsidy.
Do I really get 300 units of electricity free?
The scheme is designed so that a 3 kW rooftop system generates more than 300 units a month. Those units offset your consumption through net metering. It is not a cash credit of 300 units on your bill.
Can I claim the subsidy on a 5 kW or 10 kW system?
Yes. The central assistance is capped at Rs 78,000 and the Tamil Nadu top-up at Rs 22,000, so anything above 3 kW is paid by you. Larger systems still make sense when your bill is high, because the extra units are exported at net-metering rates.
Do apartments qualify?
Yes, if the flat has its own TANGEDCO meter and the association gives written consent for the roof area. Shared-roof installations usually work best at 1 kW to 3 kW per flat.
What if my EB name and bank account name are different?
Fix the EB name first through TANGEDCO’s name-transfer process, then register. The portal rejects claims where the two names do not match, and the money is returned to the government.
Do I apply separately for the Tamil Nadu Rs 22,000?
No. After the central credit lands, TNGECL pulls your PM Surya Ghar data, TEDA sanctions the amount, and it is transferred by DBT. You only need to be within the first 1,00,000 eligible applicants.
Sources and disclaimer
- PIB — Cabinet approves PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (29 Feb 2024)
- MNRE — Scheme guidelines notice (16 Apr 2024)
- PM Surya Ghar national portal
- Tamil Nadu Energy Department — G.O. (Ms) No. 102, 19.09.2026
RK Solar Solutions is an empanelled vendor under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and is not a government agency. Subsidy amounts, approvals and disbursements are administered by MNRE, RECL, the Energy Department (Government of Tamil Nadu) and TEDA. Figures on this page were checked against the official releases listed above on 29 September 2026.
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