Rooftop Solar Subsidy in Ladakh
What residential consumers in Ladakh can claim under PM Surya Ghar, how the application flows through your DISCOM, and what a rooftop system will actually generate at your latitude.
6 h
avg. peak sun hours / day
~142
units / kW / month
₹78,000
max central subsidy (3 kW+)
PM Surya Ghar subsidy window: 31 March 2027
The ₹78,000 central residential subsidy is sanctioned through the end of FY 2026-27 (31 March 2027). Apply and get commissioned well before this date — an extension is possible but not assured.
As of July 2026 — confirm the current position on pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
Central Subsidy Structure (National)
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana subsidy is uniform across India, including Ladakh. 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) |
Ladakh State Subsidy — On Top of the Central Amount
As of February 2026, Ladakh has no widely-documented additional state top-up beyond the national PM Surya Ghar subsidy — so a 3 kW+ home receives up to ₹78,000. State incentives are announced and revised from time to time; confirm the current position with your state nodal agency or your DISCOM before budgeting. We update these pages as verified schemes change.
Subsidy information verified February 2026. Schemes and amounts change frequently — always confirm with the official state portal or your DISCOM before making a purchase decision.
Electricity Distribution Companies in Ladakh
Your rooftop application is processed by the DISCOM that serves your connection. In Ladakh, the principal distribution company is:
What Will a System Generate in Ladakh?
At Ladakh’s typical solar resource of ~6 peak sun hours per day and a realistic 78% performance ratio, each kW of rooftop solar produces about 142 units/month (1,708 units/year). A common 3 kW residential system therefore generates roughly 426 units/month — compare that against your electricity bill to gauge coverage.
How to Apply from Ladakh
- 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 Ladakh?
- 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. As of February 2026, Ladakh has no widely-documented additional state top-up; confirm the latest position with your DISCOM (Ladakh Power Development Department) before finalising.
- How Much Electricity Will 1 kW of Solar Generate in Ladakh?
- At roughly 6 peak sun hours per day and a typical 78% performance ratio, expect about 142 units per month (≈ 1,708 units per year) per kW of installed capacity.
- Which DISCOM Handles Rooftop Solar Applications in Ladakh?
- Ladakh Power Development Department. Applications route through the national PM Surya Ghar portal, which forwards them to your DISCOM for feasibility approval and net metering.