The Scheme

Massive Central Subsidies for Installing Rooftop Solar.

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a central government initiative designed to make residential solar highly affordable. It provides a direct, fixed subsidy of up to ₹85,800 to offset your installation costs, significantly lowering the barrier to clean energy.

The Benefit

Slash Your Electricity Bill to Near Zero.

By installing a grid-connected system, you essentially become your own power producer. The electricity you generate powers your home, and any excess is fed back into the MSPDCL grid, drastically reducing – or entirely eliminating – your monthly electricity expenses.

Are you eligible for the PM Surya Ghar scheme?

Subsidy is strictly for Residential Consumers

To qualify for the PM Surya Ghar subsidy, you must have an active, domestic (residential) electricity connection with MSPDCL. Your electricity bill must reflect a residential tariff category.

Note: Commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings do not qualify for this specific central subsidy. However, if you run a business, Eartheners can still design and install a highly profitable, non-subsidized commercial system for you.

Shadow-Free Space is Essential

Solar panels need direct sunlight to generate power efficiently. You must have a clear, shadow-free rooftop area. It should not be blocked by tall trees, water tanks, or neighboring high-rise buildings.

  • Space Requirement: As a general rule of thumb, you will need approximately 100 square feet of clear roof space for every 1kW of solar capacity installed.

  • Roof Type: We can safely install on both flat RCC (concrete) roofs and slanted Tin roofs using specialized mounting structures. You must also have legal ownership of the roof or formal permission from the owner.

Matching Your Solar to Your Grid Limits

Your proposed solar system capacity cannot exceed your current “Sanctioned Load” limit, which is printed on your MSPDCL electricity bill. For example, if you want a 5kW solar system, your sanctioned load must be at least 5kW.

  • Need an upgrade? Don’t worry if your current load is too low. As part of our end-to-end service, Eartheners will assist you with the official MSPDCL load enhancement process before we begin your solar application.

Preventing Subsidy Rejections

This is the most common reason applications get delayed. The name on your MSPDCL electricity bill MUST exactly match the name on the bank account you plan to use to receive the subsidy, as well as your Aadhaar card. Even small spelling discrepancies can cause the national portal to reject the direct bank transfer. If there is a mismatch, the Eartheners team will guide you on how to formally correct your utility bill details before we apply.

Receiving Your Funds

The ₹85,500 central subsidy is paid via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Therefore, you must possess a valid, active bank account in your name. Crucially, this bank account must be officially linked to your Aadhaar card to successfully receive the funds from the government portal once the system is commissioned.

One Subsidy Per Household

The PM Surya Ghar scheme is designed to help new households transition to solar. To be eligible, you (and the specific residential property/electricity connection) must not have previously availed of any other central or state government subsidy for solar panels.

Eartheners handle the Entire Process, End-to-End!

Site Assessment & Identity Alignment

  • What happens: Our technical team conducts a free physical assessment of your property, understand your needs. We check your shadow-free roof space (approx. 100 sq. ft. per 1kW) and evaluate your existing MSPDCL electrical load against your actual consumption.

  • The Eartheners Advantage: We rigorously cross-check your documents for the critical “Identity Match.” If there is a spelling mismatch on your bills, or if your current sanctioned load is too low for the solar system you need, we handle the official name correction and load upgrade processes for you. You will never have to make frustrating rounds at government offices.

System Sizing & Official Approvals

  • What happens: We help identify the exact, suitable solar size for your household’s consumption and determine the right type of mounting structure needed for your specific roof. Post which, the actual application process starts.

  • The Eartheners Advantage: You don’t have to navigate confusing portals or visit a single department. We submit your formal application through the national PM Surya Ghar platform, secure your feasibility approvals, obtain the necessary NOCs, and manage all technical coordination directly with MSPDCL on your behalf.

Bank Loan Facilitation

  • What happens: For customers looking to finance their solar system, loan options are available through most nationalized and rural banks under the PM Surya Ghar scheme.

  • The Eartheners Advantage: We assist you by compiling the necessary technical documentation and guiding you through the application process to make financing as smooth as possible

Disclaimer: Please note that final loan approval is at the sole discretion of the bank and the respective branch manager, subject to meeting the bank’s stipulated credit criteria and scheme guidelines. This process usually takes a couple of weeks.

Quality Installation & Commissioning

  • What happens: Following approvals (and financing), our in-house technical team executes a quality-controlled installation using standard, high-efficiency materials with strict electrical and structural safety compliance.

  • The Eartheners Advantage: We don’t just drop off the panels. We hold every project to uncompromising, self-imposed quality and safety benchmarks to ensure peak performance. Once our internal technical team signs off on the build, we facilitate the activation of your Net Meter, officially syncing your system with the grid.

Subsidy Disbursal & Lifetime Support

  • What happens: We submit all final installation and commissioning details back to the central PM Surya Ghar portal.

  • The Eartheners Advantage: We actively track and follow up on your application until your final central subsidy (up to ₹85,500) is credited directly into your registered bank account. Long after the system handover, our local Imphal team remains on standby for your ongoing maintenance and support needs.

Ready to Apply?

Let’s Get Your Solar Application Started.

Skip the confusing government portals and let Eartheners do the heavy lifting. If you meet the basic eligibility criteria and are ready to secure your PM Surya Ghar subsidy, get in touch with our local team today. We will handle the entire process from start to finish.

Once your application is approved by MSPDCL, the physical installation typically takes just a few days. After the net meter is commissioned and we submit the final reports, the central government usually credits the subsidy directly to your bank account within 30 to 45 days.

The PM Surya Ghar subsidy is strictly for residential (domestic) electricity connections. However, Eartheners regularly designs and installs highly profitable solar systems for commercial spaces, which reduces your power bills. While you won’t receive this specific residential subsidy, the massive electricity savings make it an excellent investment.

The standard PM Surya Ghar scheme applies to “On-Grid” systems, which are designed to shut down during grid power cuts for safety reasons. If your area experiences frequent outages and you require battery backup, let our technical team know so we can discuss Hybrid system options during your assessment.

Not at all. Whether you have a flat RCC concrete roof or a slanted tin roof, our technical team uses specialized, weather-proof mounting structures designed specifically for your roof type. We ensure structural integrity without causing leaks or damage.

Solar panels are incredibly low-maintenance. Simply rinsing them with water every few weeks to remove dust and debris is usually enough to keep them operating at peak efficiency. Plus, as a locally rooted company, the Eartheners team is always just a call away if you ever need professional servicing or maintenance.

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