Maharashtra Residents Can Now Get Up to 70% Subsidy on Solar Rooftop Systems: Turn Sunlight into Big Savings

State and central schemes together cover up to 70% of costs for households and housing societies

Solar energy in Maharashtra is becoming more accessible and affordable, thanks to government-backed subsidies and incentives. Installing a home solar rooftop system can now reduce upfront costs by nearly 40–70%, with both Central and State support available under schemes like the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and the Solar Rooftop Subsidy Maharashtra.

As of 31 July 2025, Maharashtra has achieved 1,608.71 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar capacity, driven largely by residential adoption.

Key Subsidy Schemes in Maharashtra

1. Residential Rooftop Solar (PM Surya Ghar Yojana)

• Benefit: Upfront subsidy on solar installations for homes and housing societies.
• Central Subsidy: ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW, plus ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW. Capped at ₹78,000 per household.
• Maharashtra Top-Up: ₹25,000–₹60,000 extra, depending on size. A 3 kW system could receive over ₹1.3 lakh in total subsidies.

2. Agricultural Solar Pump Subsidy (PM-KUSUM / Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana)

• Farmers pay only 5–10% of pump cost.
• Nearly 90% is subsidized by the Centre and State combined, enabling low-cost, solar-powered irrigation.

3. Housing Society Solar Subsidy

• Central assistance of ₹78,000 per kW for communal installations, capped at 500 kW per society.
• Designed to cut common-area electricity expenses in apartments and RWAs.

Eligibility and System Requirements

• Applicable to systems between 1 kW and 10 kW for individual homes, and up to 500 kW for group housing societies.
• Only grid-connected, net-metered systems qualify. Off-grid setups are not covered except for agricultural pumps.
• Equipment must meet MNRE standards, using ALMM-listed modules and BIS-certified inverters.
• Installations must be carried out by MNRE-approved vendors.

Application Process (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the National Portal for Rooftop Solar and apply online.
2. Register using Aadhaar-linked details and electricity consumer number.
3. Upload documents: latest bill, ID, and property proof.
4. DISCOM reviews application and inspects site.
5. Vendor installs system with approved equipment.
6. DISCOM provides net metering and commissioning certificate.
7. Upload completion details and bank details on the portal.
8. Subsidy (central + state) is directly transferred to your bank account within 30 days.

What’s Next for Consumers?

Experts note that small-sized packs (1–3 kW) are most subsidized, making them attractive for households looking to cut electricity bills. Housing societies can also tap into large-scale savings by solarizing common areas. With state and central support covering up to 70% of installation costs, solar energy is no longer just an eco-friendly option but a highly economical one for Maharashtra residents.