Solar Panel Yojana in Uttar Pradesh 2025
Get a government subsidy and cut your electricity bill by 60–80% — Systellar Innovations in Meerut handles the entire process for you.
📋 Table of contents
- What is the PM Surya Ghar scheme?
- How much subsidy do you get?
- Who can apply?
- How to apply online — step by step
- How does the subsidy reach your bank account?
- DCR vs Non-DCR panels — the difference
- Net metering — how does it lower your bill?
- What size (kW) solar plant can you install?
- Why choose Systellar Innovations?
- Contact us now
Essential information for the people of Meerut
In Uttar Pradesh, your electricity bill no longer needs to be a worry. By combining the central government's PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme with the UP government's UPNEDA subsidy, you can install a solar plant on your rooftop — and save 60% to 80% on your electricity bill every month. In Meerut, Systellar Innovations handles the entire process for you, all in one place.
What is the PM Surya Ghar scheme?
In February 2024, the Government of India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched the PM Surya Ghar: Free Electricity Scheme. The scheme aims to install rooftop solar panels on 1 crore (10 million) homes across the country.
In Uttar Pradesh, the scheme is implemented by UPNEDA (Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency). The UP government offers its own separate state subsidy on top of the central subsidy — making UP one of the most beneficial states in all of India.
For residential consumers only
This subsidy applies only to domestic electricity connections (LMV-1).
Grid-connected system
The solar plant must be connected to the electricity department's net meter.
DBT — straight to your bank
The subsidy is credited to your account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Fully online process
From application to subsidy — everything on pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
How much subsidy do you get?
In Uttar Pradesh you receive subsidy from two sources — the central government and the UP state government. Together, you can save up to ₹1,08,000.
| Solar capacity | Central subsidy (MNRE) | UP state subsidy (UPNEDA) | Total subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 3 kW or more | ₹78,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹1,08,000 |
| 🌟 Maximum total subsidy (3 kW and above) | ₹1,08,000 | ||
⚠️ Please note
- The central government subsidy is capped at ₹78,000 — you get the same even above 3 kW.
- The UP state subsidy is capped at ₹30,000 (for 2 kW and above).
- This subsidy amount is tax-free.
- The subsidy is received within 30 days of installation and the DISCOM inspection.
🔗 Government websites — check the subsidy disbursement list
Who can apply?
To avail the PM Surya Ghar scheme, the following conditions must be met:
Domestic consumer
A residential electricity connection (LMV-1 category) is mandatory.
Indian citizen
The Aadhaar card and electricity bill must be in the applicant's name.
Grid connection
An active electricity connection is required for net metering.
New installation
Subsidy is available only on new solar systems — not on existing ones.
How to apply online? — step by step
The entire process is done online at pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
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1Register on the portal
Go to pmsuryaghar.gov.in. Register by entering your state (Uttar Pradesh), DISCOM (PVVNL / MVVNL / PuVVNL / KESCO) and electricity connection number.
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2Fill the form and upload documents
Upload your Aadhaar card, electricity bill, a copy of your bank passbook and a photo of your rooftop. The name must match across all documents.
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3DISCOM technical review and approval
Your local electricity department (DISCOM) will review the application and carry out a site inspection. Installation begins after approval.
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4Get it installed by an MNRE-approved vendor
Subsidy is granted only when installation is done by a government-empanelled vendor. Systellar Innovations is an MNRE-approved vendor.
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5Get the net meter installed and commissioned
After installation, the electricity department installs a net meter and inspects the system. A Joint Commissioning Report (JCR) is prepared.
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6Subsidy — straight to your bank
Within 30–45 days of the JCR being issued, the central government subsidy is credited to your bank account via DBT. UPNEDA then releases the UP state subsidy as well.
How does the subsidy reach your bank account?
Under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, the subsidy is credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) — not through any middleman.
✅ Conditions required to receive the subsidy
- The name on the bank account and the name on the electricity bill must be exactly the same.
- The bank account must be linked to Aadhaar.
- The account must be active and operative.
- Installation must be done only after DISCOM approval.
- Work must be carried out only by an MNRE-approved vendor.
DCR vs Non-DCR solar panels — what's the difference?
Choosing the right panel is very important for the government subsidy. If you install the wrong panel, you won't get the subsidy.
DCR panels
(Domestic Content Requirement)
- Solar cells and modules made in India
- Included in the MNRE Approved List
- Mandatory for the PM Surya Ghar subsidy
- BIS / IEC certified
- Reliable in quality and performance
Non-DCR panels
(imported / foreign)
- Imported from China or other countries
- Not on the MNRE Approved List
- Available at a lower price, but…
- No government subsidy at all
- Can cause problems with net metering
⭐ Systellar installs only DCR panels
Systellar Innovations uses only MNRE-approved, BIS-certified DCR solar panels — so that you get the full benefit of the government subsidy. We never compromise with imported or low-quality panels.
Net metering — how does it lower your bill?
Net metering is the system in which the electricity your solar plant generates is sent to the grid — and the electricity you draw from the grid is deducted from it to calculate your bill.
⚡ How does net metering work?
During the day, the solar panels generate electricity. If you use less power at that time, the remaining electricity goes into the grid and is added to your credit. At night, when solar isn't running, you use that credit. At the end of the month, you're billed only for the “net” difference.
60–80%
Understand it with an example:
🧮 Practical example — 3 kW solar plant
- Current electricity bill: ₹3,000 / month
- Generation from a 3 kW plant: approx. 360–400 units / month
- Bill after net metering: ₹600–900 / month
- Monthly saving: ₹2,100–₹2,400
- Annual saving: ₹25,000–₹29,000
- Payback after subsidy: in 3–4 years
- Solar panel life: 25 years (solar panels work for 25 years (performance warranty) — though the inverter may need replacing in 10–15 years)
What size (kW) solar plant can you install?
Your home's solar plant cannot exceed the capacity of your electricity connection (Sanctioned Load). This rule is set by the electricity department.
📌 Examples
- If your connection is 3 kW → you can install solar up to 3 kW.
- If the connection is 5 kW → up to 5 kW of solar can be installed.
- If you need more capacity, you'll first need to increase your connection load — Systellar arranges this too.
- The subsidy limit is up to 3 kW — no additional central government subsidy is given beyond that.
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