What is the maximum solar subsidy in Delhi for 2026?

Rs. 1,08,000 for a 3 kW residential rooftop system — Rs. 78,000 from the central PM Surya Ghar scheme and Rs. 30,000 from the Delhi state additional subsidy.

Is the Delhi state subsidy on top of PM Surya Ghar?

Yes. Delhi adds Rs. 30,000 on top of the central subsidy and both are disbursed together to the consumer via DBT. There is no separate application.

Which DISCOMs in Delhi qualify for the subsidy?

All four — BRPL, BYPL, Tata Power Delhi Distribution (TPDDL) and NDMC. The portal routes the application based on the consumer number entered.

Can commercial connections claim the Delhi solar subsidy?

No. The subsidy is residential-only. Commercial and industrial consumers can apply for accelerated depreciation and PM-KUSUM separately but are excluded from PM Surya Ghar.

How long does the Delhi solar subsidy take to arrive?

Typically 30 days after the DISCOM issues the commissioning certificate. Total timeline from application to subsidy credit is 45-75 days.

Do I pay the installer the full amount and then claim the subsidy?

Yes. Consumers pay the installer the gross system cost, and the government refunds the subsidy portion directly to their bank account. Bridgeway offers EMI options to bridge this gap.

Is there an income limit to claim the Delhi solar subsidy?

No income limit. Any residential consumer with a valid DISCOM connection and rooftop ownership / RWA NOC qualifies, regardless of income bracket.

What if I install a system larger than 3 kW?

The subsidy is capped at Rs. 1,08,000 (for 3 kW). Additional capacity beyond 3 kW is funded entirely by the consumer but still qualifies for net metering and 25-year generation.

Are renters eligible for the Delhi solar subsidy?

Not directly. The consumer of record must own the property or have written authorisation from the owner. Renters typically install plug-in balcony solar (no subsidy) instead.

Has the Delhi solar subsidy changed in 2026?

No structural change since the February 2024 PM Surya Ghar launch and the Delhi state top-up. Slab values are unchanged. Cap remains Rs. 1,08,000 for residential systems up to 3 kW.

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Delhi Solar Subsidy 2026: Stacked Central + State Incentives Explained

The Delhi solar subsidy for 2026 stacks the central PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana subsidy (up to Rs. 78,000) with the Delhi state additional subsidy of Rs. 30,000, taking the total residential rooftop incentive to Rs. 1,08,000 for a 3 kW system. The subsidy is paid directly to the consumer's bank account via DBT within 30 days of net-meter commissioning.

Last verified: 20 Mar 2026Verified by Bridgeway Power

Stacked subsidy by system size — Delhi residential consumers, 2026

Source: Bridgeway Power facts registry · Last verified 20 Mar 2026

1 kW system	Rs. 30,000 (central) + Rs. 10,000 (Delhi state) = Rs. 40,000
2 kW system	Rs. 60,000 (central) + Rs. 20,000 (Delhi state) = Rs. 80,000
3 kW system (cap)	Rs. 78,000 (central) + Rs. 30,000 (Delhi state) = Rs. 1,08,000
Above 3 kW	Subsidy capped at Rs. 1,08,000 total Additional kW funded by consumer
DISCOMs covered	BRPL, BYPL, TPDDL, NDMC
Payment mode	Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to consumer's bank account
Disbursal timeline	Within 30 days of net-meter commissioning
Eligibility	Residential connection, valid Aadhaar, rooftop ownership / RWA NOC

How to claim the Delhi solar subsidy (5 steps)

01
Register on PM Surya Ghar portal
Apply at pmsuryaghar.gov.in with DISCOM, consumer number and Aadhaar. The Delhi state top-up auto-attaches — no separate application needed.
02
DISCOM technical feasibility
BRPL / BYPL / TPDDL / NDMC inspects rooftop and approves system size. Typically 7-14 days.
03
Installation by empanelled vendor
Only DISCOM-empanelled vendors qualify for subsidy disbursal. Installation usually takes 3-5 days.
04
Net meter installation and commissioning
DISCOM installs the bidirectional net meter and issues the commissioning certificate. 10-20 days.
05
Subsidy credited via DBT
Central subsidy + Delhi state top-up arrive in the consumer's bank account within 30 days of commissioning.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

Government, regulator and DISCOM references underlying every figure above.

Solar in Delhi — installation guide PM Surya Ghar subsidy explainer Solar calculator (Delhi tariff defaults)BRPL net metering process

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