Maharashtra Government has launched the Swayampurna Maharashtra Residential Rooftop (SMART) Solar Scheme to encourage domestic consumers. These subsidies help reduce the cost for homeowners, businesses, and farmers to install solar panels. This scheme offers substantial subsidies for installing rooftop solar panels. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) will implement the project.
SMART Solar Scheme initiative aimed at promoting solar energy adoption among low-income households in Maharashtra. Under the scheme launched by the state government, 5 lakh families are to be made self-reliant in power generation and the electricity bill is to be reduced to almost zero.
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What is Swayampurna Maharashtra Residential Rooftop Solar Yojana?
Maharashtra government announcing heavy subsidies ranging from 90 to 95 per cent for the installation of rooftop solar panels under the Swayampurna Maharashtra Residential Roof Top (SMART) Solar Scheme. The initiative aims to help Below Poverty Line (BPL), Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) consumers achieve ‘zero’ monthly electricity bills.
SMART Solar Scheme is part of the Central Government’s flagship Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The state government has earmarked ₹330 crore for the financial year 2025–26 and ₹325 crore for 2026–27 to fund the initiative.
Subsidy Structure and Financial Details
A 1-kilowatt solar panel generates approximately 120 units of electricity per month, and its installation costs approximately ₹50,000. Central and state governments also provide subsidies for solar panel installation, as follows.
- The central government will pay ₹30,000.
- The state government will provide an additional subsidy of ₹17,500 to BPL consumers.
- The consumer will only have to pay ₹2,500.
| Category | Consumer Share (Rs.) | New State Share (Rs.) | Central Share (Rs.) | Total System Cost (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPL Consumers | 2,500 | 17,500 (35%) | 30,000 (60%) | 50,000 |
| EWS General | 10,000 | 10,000 (20%) | 30,000 (60%) | 50,000 |
| SC Category | 5,000 | 15,000 (30%) | 30,000 (60%) | 50,000 |
| ST Category | 5,000 | 15,000 (30%) | 30,000 (60%) | 50,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra
- Must be a domestic electricity consumer
- Monthly electricity consumption should be less than 100 units (priority category)
- BPL, SC, ST, and economically weaker general category consumers eligible
- Must have suitable rooftop space for solar panel installation
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Recent Electricity Bill
- Income Certificate (for EWS category)
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST applicants)
- BPL Ration Card (for BPL category)
- Bank Account Passbook
- Property Ownership Documents
- Passport Size Photographs
- Mobile Number for OTP verification
How to Apply Online for SMART Solar Scheme
Visit the Official Portal: Visit the MSEDCL official website for the SMART Solar Scheme.
Register: Create an account using your mobile number and verify it with OTP.
Fill Application: Provide personal and electricity connection details.
Select Vendor: Choose a registered solar vendor in your area.
Upload Documents: Submit the required documents.
Approval & Installation: After technical feasibility approval, the vendor will install the system.
Inspection & Subsidy Disbursement: Post-installation, MSEDCL will conduct an inspection and process the subsidy.
After the solar panels are installed, the suppliers will handle maintenance and repairs for five years. Beneficiaries also sell surplus solar power back to the grid and earn extra income.
Maharashtra is one of the leading states in installing solar rooftops under PM Suryaghar Yojana. The SMART Solar Scheme specifically targets consumers with less than 100 units monthly consumption.