Solar Subsidy in Kanpur: Central + State Breakdown

Central Government: PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Administered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), this is the base subsidy available to residential households nationwide, structured per kW of system size up to a cap:

• ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2kW
• ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW
• Capped at ₹78,000 total, regardless of system size beyond 3kW

Uttar Pradesh State Top-Up: UPNEDA

On top of the central subsidy, the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) runs its own state-level incentive for the same residential installation — one of the reasons UP's combined subsidy is among the highest in India.

Combined: What a 3kW Home System Can Receive

Stacking both schemes on a 3kW residential system in Kanpur looks like this. Both schemes can change eligibility rules, disbursal timelines or figures at any point — we confirm your exact eligible amount during the free consultation, and always treat the official PM Surya Ghar portal and UPNEDA's rooftop solar portal as the source of truth over any third-party page, including this one.

Who's Eligible

Both schemes target residential households installing grid-connected rooftop solar through an MNRE-empanelled vendor. Commercial and industrial installations are not covered under either residential scheme. We check your eligibility for both as part of the free consultation.

How We Help With the Paperwork

We assist with portal registration, feasibility application, installation, and submitting commissioning documents for disbursal under both schemes — see our step-by-step PM Surya Ghar application guide for the full central-scheme process.

Official Sources to Verify Independently

PM Surya Ghar national portal (central scheme), UPNEDA's rooftop solar portal (Uttar Pradesh state top-up), and your local DISCOM for net-metering rules — we point you to each so you can check current figures yourself rather than take our word for it.