What is the maximum solar subsidy in UP for 2026?

Rs. 1,08,000 for a 3 kW residential rooftop system — Rs. 78,000 from PM Surya Ghar and Rs. 30,000 from the UP state additional subsidy administered by UPNEDA.

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

Yes. UP stacks Rs. 30,000 on top of the central subsidy for residential consumers. Both are released together via DBT after commissioning.

Does the UP solar subsidy apply in Noida and Ghaziabad?

Yes. Both Noida and Ghaziabad fall under PVVNL (Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited) and qualify for the full stacked Rs. 1,08,000 subsidy.

Who administers the UP solar subsidy?

UPNEDA (UP New and Renewable Energy Development Agency) is the state-level nodal agency. It coordinates with the local DISCOM and MNRE for disbursal.

How long does the UP solar subsidy take?

Typically 60-90 days end to end — slower than Delhi due to longer DISCOM feasibility cycles. Subsidy credit follows within 30-45 days of commissioning.

Can commercial connections claim the UP solar subsidy?

No. PM Surya Ghar and the UP state top-up are residential-only. Commercial consumers use accelerated depreciation (40% AD benefit) and net metering instead.

What documents are needed for the UP solar subsidy?

Aadhaar, latest electricity bill (under 3 months old), bank passbook or cancelled cheque, rooftop ownership proof, recent passport photo, and rooftop photographs from multiple angles.

Is there a deadline to apply for the UP solar subsidy?

The PM Surya Ghar scheme runs through FY 2026-27 against a national target of 1 crore homes. UP allocations are first-come-first-served within the state quota.

What if my DISCOM is KESCO or a non-empanelled vendor installed my system?

KESCO consumers qualify equally. However, installations by non-UPNEDA-empanelled vendors are ineligible for subsidy disbursal — the consumer pays the full system cost.

Are renters in Noida or Lucknow eligible?

Renters cannot claim directly; the consumer of record on the electricity bill must own the property or hold written owner authorisation.

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Uttar Pradesh Solar Subsidy 2026: PM Surya Ghar + UP State Top-Up

The Uttar Pradesh solar subsidy for 2026 stacks the central PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (up to Rs. 78,000) with the UP state additional subsidy of Rs. 30,000, for a maximum residential rooftop incentive of Rs. 1,08,000 on a 3 kW system. The scheme is administered by UPNEDA in coordination with DISCOMs (PVVNL, MVVNL, DVVNL, PuVVNL, KESCO).

Last verified: 20 Mar 2026Verified by Bridgeway Power

Stacked subsidy by system size — UP residential consumers, 2026

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

1 kW system	Rs. 30,000 (central) + Rs. 15,000 (UP state) = Rs. 45,000
2 kW system	Rs. 60,000 (central) + Rs. 30,000 (UP state) = Rs. 90,000
3 kW system (cap)	Rs. 78,000 (central) + Rs. 30,000 (UP state) = Rs. 1,08,000
Above 3 kW	Subsidy capped at Rs. 1,08,000 total Additional kW funded by consumer
DISCOMs covered	PVVNL (Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut), MVVNL (Lucknow), DVVNL (Agra), PuVVNL (Varanasi), KESCO (Kanpur)
Payment mode	Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to consumer's bank account
Disbursal timeline	30-45 days post net-meter commissioning
Eligibility	Residential connection, valid Aadhaar, rooftop ownership / RWA NOC

How to claim the UP solar subsidy (5 steps)

01
Register on PM Surya Ghar portal
Apply at pmsuryaghar.gov.in with DISCOM, consumer number and Aadhaar. UP state top-up is auto-attached via UPNEDA mapping.
02
DISCOM technical feasibility
PVVNL / MVVNL / DVVNL / PuVVNL / KESCO inspects rooftop and approves system size. 10-21 days, slower than Delhi.
03
Installation by UPNEDA-empanelled vendor
Only UPNEDA-empanelled vendors qualify for subsidy. Bridgeway is empanelled across PVVNL territory (Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut).
04
Net meter installation
DISCOM installs the bidirectional net meter and issues commissioning. 15-30 days, varies by DISCOM.
05
Subsidy credited via DBT
Central + UP state subsidy arrive together in the consumer's bank account within 30-45 days of commissioning.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

Government, regulator and DISCOM references underlying every figure above.

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