Solar energy in Maharashtra: How to Avail Solar Subsidy and Turn Sunlight into Savings
Solar energy in Maharashtra: How to Avail Solar Subsidy and Turn Sunlight into Savings
Installing a home solar rooftop system can now reduce upfront costs, 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.
2. Agricultural Solar Pump Subsidy (PM-KUSUM / Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana)
3. Housing Society Solar Subsidy
- Central assistance for communal installations, capped at 500 kW per society.
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- 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)
- Visit the National Portal for Rooftop Solar and apply online.
- Register using Aadhaar-linked details and electricity consumer number.
- Upload documents: latest bill, ID, and property proof.
- DISCOM reviews application and inspects site.
- Vendor installs system with approved equipment.
- DISCOM provides net metering and commissioning certificate.
- Upload completion details and bank details on the portal.
- 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 most of installation costs, solar energy is no longer just an eco-friendly option but a highly economical one for Maharashtra residents.
