New in 2026: Gujarat added a state solar subsidy on 22 October 2026. Quick answer: Under the central PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, a household gets ₹30,000 for a 1 kW rooftop solar system, ₹60,000 for 2 kW and ₹78,000 for 3 kW or more. From 22 October 2026, Gujarat also adds a state subsidy for small systems up to 2.18 kWp, so a 2 kW general-category household can end up paying only about 10% of the benchmark cost.
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Gujarat solar subsidy 2026: central subsidy under PM Surya Ghar
| System size | Central subsidy |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 |
| 3 kW or more | ₹78,000 (maximum) |
The subsidy is ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the third kW. It does not increase beyond 3 kW.
New solar subsidy in Gujarat (from 22 October 2026)
- Who: residential consumers whose total rooftop solar capacity is 2.18 kWp or less.
- Benchmark cost: ₹50,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹45,000 per kW above that.
- Your share: 10% of the benchmark cost, or 5% for SC and ST households.
- State subsidy: the benchmark cost minus the central subsidy minus your share.
- Applies to: systems commissioned on or after 22 October 2026.
- Payment: direct bank transfer through the distribution companies (DGVCL, MGVCL, PGVCL, UGVCL, Torrent Power). GUVNL is the nodal agency.
- Condition: no additional rooftop solar capacity for three years after installation.
Worked examples
| System | Benchmark cost | Central subsidy | Your share | State subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW, general | ₹50,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 2 kW, general | ₹1,00,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 2 kW, SC/ST | ₹1,00,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹35,000 |
Systems above 2.18 kWp, including the common 3 kW size, get the central subsidy only and no state top-up.
How to apply
- Register on the national portal, pmsuryaghar.gov.in, with your state, electricity distribution company and consumer number.
- Apply for rooftop solar and choose an approved vendor.
- The vendor installs the system after your distribution company approves it.
- Get the net meter fitted and the plant inspected, then submit the commissioning report.
- The subsidy is paid to your bank account.
Last date and what to check before you apply
The sources we checked did not state an end date for the Gujarat state subsidy. Check the current date on the official portal or with your distribution company before you apply.
- The details of the Gujarat state resolution, such as invoice versus benchmark cost and SC/ST proof, were not fully published in the sources we checked. Confirm with your distribution company.
- Never pay anyone to “approve” a subsidy. Applications are made only on the official portal.
Official links and sources
- PM Surya Ghar official portal
- Energetica India: Gujarat additional state subsidy (22 October 2026)
- SolarQuarter: Gujarat additional subsidy
Last checked: 14 November 2026. Amounts and rules can change.