Rooftop Solar Subsidy in Jammu & Kashmir
What residential consumers in Jammu & Kashmir can claim under PM Surya Ghar, how the application flows through your DISCOM, and what a rooftop system will actually generate at your latitude.
5 h
avg. peak sun hours / day
~119
units / kW / month
₹78,000
max central subsidy (3 kW+)
Central Subsidy Structure (National)
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana subsidy is uniform across India, including Jammu & Kashmir. It is credited directly to the applicant’s bank account after commissioning and inspection.
| System capacity | Central assistance |
|---|---|
| First 2 kW | ₹30,000 per kW |
| Third kW | ₹18,000 per kW |
| Above 3 kW | No additional central subsidy (max ₹78,000) |
Some states announce additional top-up incentives or concessional terms from time to time. These change frequently — verify the current position for Jammu & Kashmir with your DISCOM or the national portal before finalising budgets.
Electricity Distribution Companies in Jammu & Kashmir
Your rooftop application is processed by the DISCOM that serves your connection. In Jammu & Kashmir, the principal distribution companies are:
What Will a System Generate in Jammu & Kashmir?
At Jammu & Kashmir’s typical solar resource of ~5 peak sun hours per day and a realistic 78% performance ratio, each kW of rooftop solar produces about 119 units/month (1,424 units/year). A common 3 kW residential system therefore generates roughly 357 units/month — compare that against your electricity bill to gauge coverage.
How to Apply from Jammu & Kashmir
- 1Register on the national portal (pmsuryaghar.gov.in) with your electricity consumer number and DISCOM details.
- 2Submit the online application; the DISCOM reviews technical feasibility for your connection.
- 3After feasibility approval, install the system through any registered vendor of your choice.
- 4Apply for net metering; the DISCOM inspects the plant and installs the net meter.
- 5Submit the commissioning report and bank details — the central subsidy is credited directly to your account, typically within 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How Much Solar Subsidy Can I Get in Jammu & Kashmir?
- The central PM Surya Ghar subsidy is the same nationwide: ₹30,000/kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the third kW — up to ₹78,000 for a 3 kW+ residential system. Some states offer additional top-ups or concessions; confirm the current position with your DISCOM (KPDCL, JPDCL).
- How Much Electricity Will 1 kW of Solar Generate in Jammu & Kashmir?
- At roughly 5 peak sun hours per day and a typical 78% performance ratio, expect about 119 units per month (≈ 1,424 units per year) per kW of installed capacity.
- Which DISCOM Handles Rooftop Solar Applications in Jammu & Kashmir?
- KPDCL, JPDCL. Applications route through the national PM Surya Ghar portal, which forwards them to your DISCOM for feasibility approval and net metering.