PM Surya Ghar subsidy in Kerala.
A plain guide to the central rooftop solar subsidy for Kerala homes: how much you get, who qualifies, and each step from application to the money arriving in your bank.
Up to ₹78,000 back.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is the central government scheme that pays part of the cost of rooftop solar for homes. In Kerala you apply through the national portal, and KSEB handles the connection side.
The subsidy is ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the third kW. A 1 kW system gets ₹30,000, 2 kW gets ₹60,000, and 3 kW or more gets the maximum of ₹78,000.
The money is paid straight into your bank account after the system is installed and KSEB fits the net meter. You pay the installer the full price first, then receive the subsidy.
Check you are eligible.
Your own house
You own the house and its roof has space for panels.
A KSEB connection
You have a domestic electricity connection in your name, with the consumer number from your bill.
No earlier subsidy
You have not already received a central subsidy for rooftop solar on this connection.
From registration to money in the bank.
As your installer we do these steps with you, so you only need to share your KSEB bill, Aadhaar and bank details.
- Register on the national portal with your state (Kerala), KSEB as the electricity company, your consumer number and mobile number.
- Apply for rooftop solar and choose a registered vendor. KSEB then checks technical feasibility for your connection.
- Install the system through the registered vendor once feasibility is approved.
- Apply for the net meter. The vendor submits the installation details, and KSEB inspects the system and fits the net meter.
- Submit bank details. After the commissioning certificate is issued, add your bank account and a cancelled cheque on the portal.
- Receive the subsidy directly in your bank account. It usually arrives about 30 days after the bank details are accepted.
Frequently asked questions.
Still unsure? Call +91 9061626868 and talk to an engineer directly.