The 60-second version
Solar rooftop via PM Surya Ghar offers central subsidy on residential installs — state DISCOM handles net metering. I apply after occupancy proof and society NOC if needed.
Subsidy flows through national portal — DISCOM installs net meter
Returning homeowners on independent houses and many societies can cut electricity bills with rooftop solar — PM Surya Ghar central subsidy reduces upfront cost.
Apply on pmsuryaghar.gov.in with electricity consumer number, then empanelled vendor installs and DISCOM commissions net meter.
Apartment societies need RWA resolution for terrace rights — individual flat owners often cannot install without society consent.
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Solar options (illustrative)
| Capacity | Subsidy band | Payback |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 kW | Central + state | 4–6 years |
| 3 kW typical home | Higher tier subsidy | 5–7 years |
| 5 kW+ | Capped subsidy | 6–8 years |
| Battery add-on | Limited subsidy | Longer payback |
| Off-grid | No net meter | Remote sites only |
Solar rooftop sequence
Portal registration
pmsuryaghar.gov.in — Aadhaar + consumer number.
Vendor quote
Empanelled installer site survey.
Society NOC
If terrace shared — RWA resolution.
Install + inspect
DISCOM technical inspection.
Net meter live
Export surplus credited on bill.
Subsidy flow
Solar application kit
- Electricity bill.
- Consumer number.
- Roof ownership proof.
- Society NOC.
- Bank for subsidy credit.
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Apartment terrace
Without society NOC, DISCOM may reject — get RWA vote before paying vendor deposit.
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OCI homeowner?
Yes with valid consumer number and property proof.
Tenant install?
Owner consent required — subsidy to owner account typically.
Battery storage?
Limited subsidy — economics vary by outage pattern.
Old inverter reuse?
Usually full new system for subsidy eligibility.
Vacant house pre-arrival?
Parent can apply — you activate net meter on move-in.
Insurance?
Add solar panel rider to home policy — panels are external fixture.
The plan is only as good as the sequence.
Tax, banking, schools, shipping — they all have dependencies. A wrong order costs months and lakhs. Get it right.