The Government of India has set ambitious target of achieving 500GW of Renewable Energy by 2030. As India accelerates its clean energy transition, the government has enhanced several solar subsidy programs for 2025. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to reduce electricity bills or a business aiming to decrease operational costs, these schemes offer significant financial support for your solar journey.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Power Your Home for Free
The flagship PM Surya Ghar scheme has expanded in 2025, offering residential consumers up to ₹78,000 subsidy for rooftop solar installations. Households can now receive the following subsidies.
The scheme aims to install rooftop systems in 1 crore households, providing 300 units of free electricity monthly. The simplified online application process through the national portal has reduced approval time to just 14 days, addressing previous bureaucratic delays.
PM KUSUM: Empowering Farmers with Solar
For India’s agricultural sector, the PM KUSUM scheme continues to transform rural energy use in 2025 with three key components:
Farmers now earn additional income by selling excess power back to the grid at rates between ₹3.50-4.50 per unit, creating “solar farmers” alongside traditional agriculture.
Net Metering Policy: Earn From Excess Production
The nationwide net metering policy has been standardized across 28 states in 2025, allowing both residential and commercial consumers to export surplus solar power to the grid. Commercial establishments can now avail banking facilities to offset night-time consumption with daytime generation.
Solar Panel Subsidy Eligibility Simplified
Eligibility criteria for solar subsidies have been streamlined in 2025. Residential consumers need only provide:
Commercial entities can access subsidies through the MSME solar scheme with minimal documentation through the single-window clearance system.
With rising electricity costs and improved subsidy structures, 2025 presents the perfect opportunity for Indian consumers to embrace solar energy. Visit www.shop.waaree.com to learn more about solar products and offerings, and avail subsidies and energy independence.
