The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a central government scheme that gives homeowners in India a direct subsidy on rooftop solar installation. For Nagpur residents, this means you can get up to ₹78,000 off the cost of going solar — paid directly to you by the government. Here's everything you need to know about the scheme and how to claim it in Nagpur. What is PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana? Launched by the central government, PM Surya Ghar is a scheme designed to bring rooftop solar to one crore Indian households. The scheme provides: Free electricity up to 300 units per month for eligible households A direct subsidy of up to ₹78,000 on the cost of installation A simplified online application process through the national portal The subsidy amount depends on the system size you install: 1 kW system — ₹30,000 subsidy 2 kW system — ₹60,000 subsidy 3 kW and above — ₹78,000 subsidy (maximum) For most Nagpur households with a monthly bill above ₹2,000, a 3 kW system is the recommended starting point — which means you qualify for the full ₹78,000 subsidy. Who Can Apply in Nagpur? To be eligible for the PM Surya Ghar scheme in Nagpur, you need to meet these conditions: You own a residential property — the scheme is for homeowners, not renters or commercial properties Your home has an active MSEDCL electricity connection Your rooftop has enough space — typically 10 square metres per kW of system size You have not previously received a solar subsidy from the government Your home is not already running a solar system If you tick all these boxes, you are eligible to apply. How to Apply for PM Surya Ghar Scheme in Nagpur The application is done online through the national PM Surya Ghar portal. Here is the step-by-step process: Step 1 — Register on the portal Go to pmsuryaghar.gov.in and register using your mobile number and electricity consumer number from your MSEDCL bill. Step 2 — Apply for rooftop solar Fill in your details — state (Maharashtra), DISCOM (MSEDCL), and the system size you want to install. Step 3 — Get feasibility approval MSEDCL reviews your application and gives a feasibility approval. This typically takes a few working days. Step 4 — Choose an empanelled installer You must use a government-empanelled solar installer for the subsidy to be applied. SEPL Solar, Nagpur is registered and handles this process end to end. Step 5 — Installation The installer puts up the panels, inverter and mounting structure. The system is connected to the MSEDCL grid. Step 6 — Net metering connection MSEDCL installs a net meter that tracks the electricity your panels generate. Any excess power you send back to the grid gets credited to your bill. Our solar system monitoring in Nagpur service tracks this for you after installation. Step 7 — Inspection and commissioning MSEDCL inspects the installation and gives commissioning approval. Step 8 — Subsidy disbursement Once commissioned, you submit your bank details on the portal. The subsidy — up to ₹78,000 — is transferred directly to your bank account within 30 days. How Much Does It Actually Cost After Subsidy? A 3 kW residential solar installation in Nagpur typically costs between ₹1,50,000 and ₹1,80,000 before subsidy, depending on the panel brand and inverter. After the ₹78,000 government subsidy, your out-of-pocket cost comes down to approximately ₹72,000 to ₹1,02,000. With Nagpur's strong sunlight through most of the year, a 3 kW system typically generates 12 to 15 units of electricity per day. For a household spending ₹3,000 to ₹5,000 per month on electricity, the system pays for itself in 3 to 4 years. After that, your electricity is essentially free for the remaining 20+ years of the panel's life. Which Solar Panels Qualify for the Subsidy? Both Waaree solar panels and Adani solar panels qualify under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, provided they are installed by an empanelled installer. Both brands are available at SEPL Solar in Bezonbagh, Nagpur. Waaree and Adani are among India's largest domestic panel manufacturers — using domestically manufactured panels is a requirement of the scheme. Imported panels do not qualify for the full subsidy amount. Common Questions Nagpur Residents Ask Can I apply if I live in an apartment? The scheme is primarily designed for independent homes with direct rooftop access. Apartment residents can apply if the housing society applies collectively and has a shared rooftop — individual flat owners cannot apply on their own. Does it work with MSEDCL? Yes. MSEDCL is the DISCOM for Nagpur and is fully integrated with the PM Surya Ghar portal. Net metering is available through MSEDCL for all eligible installations. How long does the process take? From application to subsidy in your account, the full process typically takes 45 to 90 days depending on MSEDCL's approval timeline in your area. Can I use any solar company? No. For the subsidy to be applied, the installer must be empanelled under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. Always confirm this before signing any agreement with a solar company in Nagpur. What if my roof is small? A smaller roof does not disqualify you — it may just mean a 1 kW or 2 kW system is more suitable. The subsidy amount adjusts accordingly. A free solar consultation in Nagpur will tell you exactly what your roof can support. Why Nagpur Is Ideal for Rooftop Solar Nagpur receives some of the highest solar irradiance in Maharashtra — averaging 5.5 to 6 peak sun hours per day through most of the year. This means solar panels in Nagpur generate more power per kW installed compared to cities like Mumbai or Pune. Your payback period is shorter and your long-term savings are higher. Combined with rising MSEDCL tariffs, rooftop solar in Nagpur makes more financial sense now than at any point in the past. How SEPL Solar Helps You Through the Process Applying for PM Surya Ghar involves paperwork, portal navigation, MSEDCL coordination and technical installation — most homeowners find it confusing to do alone. SEPL Solar, Nagpur is an empanelled installer under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, based at Bezonbagh, Kamptee Road, Nagpur. The team handles the entire process — from your initial free site inspection and solar consultation to portal application, installation of Waaree or Adani panels, MSEDCL coordination, and subsidy paperwork. You do not need to follow up with government offices on your own. Rated 5.0 by 48 customers on Google, SEPL Solar has completed residential and commercial solar installations across Nagpur. Book your free site inspection and consultation today. WhatsApp or call SEPL Solar at +91 98900 58000. Visit the store: Plot No. 9, Kamptee Road, near Hot Chips, Bezonbagh, Nagpur — open every day, 10 AM to 7 PM.

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a central government scheme that gives homeowners in India a direct subsidy on rooftop solar installation. For Nagpur residents, this means you can get up to ₹78,000 off the cost of going solar — paid directly to you by the government.

Here's everything you need to know about the scheme and how to claim it in Nagpur.

What is PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?

Launched by the central government, PM Surya Ghar is a scheme designed to bring rooftop solar to one crore Indian households. The scheme provides:

• Free electricity up to 300 units per month for eligible households
• A direct subsidy of up to ₹78,000 on the cost of installation
• A simplified online application process through the national portal

The subsidy amount depends on the system size you install:

• 1 kW system — ₹30,000 subsidy
• 2 kW system — ₹60,000 subsidy
• 3 kW and above — ₹78,000 subsidy (maximum)

For most Nagpur households with a monthly bill above ₹2,000, a 3 kW system is the recommended starting point — which means you qualify for the full ₹78,000 subsidy.

Who Can Apply in Nagpur?

To be eligible for the PM Surya Ghar scheme in Nagpur, you need to meet these conditions:

• You own a residential property — the scheme is for homeowners, not renters or commercial properties
• Your home has an active MSEDCL electricity connection
• Your rooftop has enough space — typically 10 square metres per kW of system size
• You have not previously received a solar subsidy from the government
• Your home is not already running a solar system

If you tick all these boxes, you are eligible to apply.

How to Apply for PM Surya Ghar Scheme in Nagpur

The application is done online through the national PM Surya Ghar portal. Here is the step-by-step process:

Step 1 — Register on the portal
Go to pmsuryaghar.gov.in and register using your mobile number and electricity consumer number from your MSEDCL bill.

Step 2 — Apply for rooftop solar
Fill in your details — state (Maharashtra), DISCOM (MSEDCL), and the system size you want to install.

Step 3 — Get feasibility approval
MSEDCL reviews your application and gives a feasibility approval. This typically takes a few working days.

Step 4 — Choose an empanelled installer
You must use a government-empanelled solar installer for the subsidy to be applied. SEPL Solar, Nagpur is registered and handles this process end to end.

Step 5 — Installation
The installer puts up the panels, inverter and mounting structure. The system is connected to the MSEDCL grid.

Step 6 — Net metering connection
MSEDCL installs a net meter that tracks the electricity your panels generate. Any excess power you send back to the grid gets credited to your bill. Our solar system monitoring in Nagpur service tracks this for you after installation.

Step 7 — Inspection and commissioning
MSEDCL inspects the installation and gives commissioning approval.

Step 8 — Subsidy disbursement
Once commissioned, you submit your bank details on the portal. The subsidy — up to ₹78,000 — is transferred directly to your bank account within 30 days.

How Much Does It Actually Cost After Subsidy?

A 3 kW residential solar installation in Nagpur typically costs between ₹1,50,000 and ₹1,80,000 before subsidy, depending on the panel brand and inverter. After the ₹78,000 government subsidy, your out-of-pocket cost comes down to approximately ₹72,000 to ₹1,02,000.

With Nagpur's strong sunlight through most of the year, a 3 kW system typically generates 12 to 15 units of electricity per day. For a household spending ₹3,000 to ₹5,000 per month on electricity, the system pays for itself in 3 to 4 years. After that, your electricity is essentially free for the remaining 20+ years of the panel's life.

Which Solar Panels Qualify for the Subsidy?

Both Waaree solar panels and Adani solar panels qualify under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, provided they are installed by an empanelled installer. Both brands are available at SEPL Solar in Bezonbagh, Nagpur.

Waaree and Adani are among India's largest domestic panel manufacturers — using domestically manufactured panels is a requirement of the scheme. Imported panels do not qualify for the full subsidy amount.

Common Questions Nagpur Residents Ask

Can I apply if I live in an apartment?
The scheme is primarily designed for independent homes with direct rooftop access. Apartment residents can apply if the housing society applies collectively and has a shared rooftop — individual flat owners cannot apply on their own.

Does it work with MSEDCL?
Yes. MSEDCL is the DISCOM for Nagpur and is fully integrated with the PM Surya Ghar portal. Net metering is available through MSEDCL for all eligible installations.

How long does the process take?
From application to subsidy in your account, the full process typically takes 45 to 90 days depending on MSEDCL's approval timeline in your area.

Can I use any solar company?
No. For the subsidy to be applied, the installer must be empanelled under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. Always confirm this before signing any agreement with a solar company in Nagpur.

What if my roof is small?
A smaller roof does not disqualify you — it may just mean a 1 kW or 2 kW system is more suitable. The subsidy amount adjusts accordingly. A free solar consultation in Nagpur will tell you exactly what your roof can support.

Why Nagpur Is Ideal for Rooftop Solar

Nagpur receives some of the highest solar irradiance in Maharashtra — averaging 5.5 to 6 peak sun hours per day through most of the year. This means solar panels in Nagpur generate more power per kW installed compared to cities like Mumbai or Pune. Your payback period is shorter and your long-term savings are higher.

Combined with rising MSEDCL tariffs, rooftop solar in Nagpur makes more financial sense now than at any point in the past.

How SEPL Solar Helps You Through the Process

Applying for PM Surya Ghar involves paperwork, portal navigation, MSEDCL coordination and technical installation — most homeowners find it confusing to do alone.

SEPL Solar, Nagpur is an empanelled installer under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, based at Bezonbagh, Kamptee Road, Nagpur. The team handles the entire process — from your initial free site inspection and solar consultation to portal application, installation of Waaree or Adani panels, MSEDCL coordination, and subsidy paperwork. You do not need to follow up with government offices on your own.

Rated 5.0 by 48 customers on Google, SEPL Solar has completed residential and commercial solar installations across Nagpur.

Book your free site inspection and consultation today. WhatsApp or call SEPL Solar at +91 98900 58000.

Visit the store: Plot No. 9, Kamptee Road, near Hot Chips, Bezonbagh, Nagpur — open every day, 10 AM to 7 PM.