PM Surya Ghar: New Consumer-Approval Step, and Why Solar Got Cheaper with 5% GST
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PM Surya Ghar Update
Two changes every rooftop buyer should know.
SubsidySep 20264 min read
PM Surya Ghar: New Consumer-Approval Step, and Why Solar Got Cheaper with 5% GST
On 24 September 2026 MNRE introduced a digital verification step on the PM Surya Ghar portal: the consumer must review and approve the Vendor–Consumer Agreement before the vendor can upload installation details. The total installation cost, including taxes, must match the quotation, and any change needs fresh approval.
Why this is good for consumers
- Full price transparency before work starts
- Protection against unapproved cost changes
- A clear digital record for subsidy processing
Solar is cheaper after the GST cut
In September 2025 GST on renewable energy devices, including solar modules and systems, was rationalised from 12% to 5%, and manufacturers passed on lower prices. Combined with the central subsidy, a 3 kW home system now pays for itself faster than ever.
| System size | Central subsidy (PM Surya Ghar) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 |
| 3 kW and above | ₹78,000 (max) |
| RWA / GHS common facilities | ₹18,000 per kW (up to 500 kW) |
Key takeaways
- From Sep 2026, consumers approve the vendor agreement on the portal
- Agreement price must match the quotation, including taxes
- GST on solar devices cut from 12% to 5% (Sep 2025)
- Central subsidy: ₹30,000/kW up to 2 kW, ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW (max ₹78,000)
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