Solar Subsidy in Haryana 2026 — Complete Guide for Gurgaon and Faridabad

Introduction

Gurgaon has one of the highest concentrations of large independent houses and low-rise builder floors in North India — and some of the most solar-suitable roofs. But homeowners here often assume they get the same deal as their neighbours across the border in Delhi, and they do not.

Haryana households receive the full central PM Surya Ghar subsidy, but there is no equivalent of Delhi’s ₹30,000 state capital subsidy or its five-year Generation Based Incentive for the general consumer. What Haryana does have is a targeted state scheme for lower-income households, a well-defined net metering framework under HERC, and a specific quirk in its net metering rules that makes correct system sizing more important than in Delhi. This guide covers all of it.

What Haryana Households Actually Get

Benefit	Available in Haryana?	Amount
PM Surya Ghar central subsidy	Yes	Up to ₹78,000 (capped at 3 kW)
State capital subsidy (general consumers)	No	—
State scheme (income-tested)	Yes, conditional	Reported at around ₹25,000 per kW, up to 2 kW
Generation Based Incentive	No	—
Net metering	Yes	Under HERC Rooftop Solar Regulations

So for the majority of Gurgaon households, the working number is ₹78,000 — the central subsidy alone.

PM Surya Ghar in Haryana

The central scheme operates identically across the country. Central financial assistance is ₹30,000 per kW for the first two kilowatts and ₹18,000 for the third, capped at ₹78,000.

System Size	Central Subsidy	Typical Gross Cost	Net Cost in Gurgaon
1 kW	₹30,000	₹65,000 – ₹75,000	₹35,000 – ₹45,000
2 kW	₹60,000	₹1,25,000 – ₹1,45,000	₹65,000 – ₹85,000
3 kW	₹78,000	₹1,85,000 – ₹2,20,000	₹1,07,000 – ₹1,42,000
5 kW	₹78,000	₹3,10,000 – ₹3,60,000	₹2,32,000 – ₹2,82,000
10 kW	₹78,000	₹5,50,000 – ₹6,50,000	₹4,72,000 – ₹5,72,000

The requirements are the same as elsewhere: ALMM-listed domestically manufactured modules, an installer registered on the PM Surya Ghar national portal, a residential connection with DHBVN or UHBVN in your own name, and an Aadhaar-linked bank account matching that name.

The Haryana State Scheme — What Is Reported

Haryana operates a Solar Energy Promotion Scheme aimed at households with limited means rather than at all consumers. The widely reported terms are a state contribution of around 40% of the installation cost, capped at approximately ₹25,000 per kW, for families with annual income up to ₹1.80 lakh and a sanctioned load of up to 2kW. A second income band up to ₹3 lakh is reported to receive a lower rate.

A change reported in mid-2026 removed the earlier requirement of three years of regular electricity bill payments, replacing it with a simpler condition of not being a defaulter in the previous billing cycle — which materially widened eligibility. Interest-free financial assistance has also been reported alongside the central subsidy.

Be careful with these numbers. They are consistently reported across multiple sources and in press coverage, but we were not able to confirm them on an official HAREDA page. If you fall in the eligible income band, verify the current amount and conditions directly with HAREDA or your DHBVN sub-division before signing a contract on the strength of it.

For a household earning above these thresholds — which describes most of Gurgaon’s Sector and Golf Course Road residential belt — the state scheme does not apply, and the ₹78,000 central subsidy is the whole of it.

DHBVN Net Metering — Rules That Matter

Haryana’s net metering framework is set by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission, and it contains one provision that Delhi does not have.

Rule	Haryana Position
Maximum capacity	Up to your connected / sanctioned load; net metering capped at 500 kW or sanctioned load, whichever is lower
Distribution transformer limit	Rooftop solar limited to a share of the transformer rating
Settlement period	1 April to 31 March
Annual generation cap	Generation is cumulatively capped as a share of your consumption over the settlement period; output beyond that lapses
Feasibility timeline	Around 22 days standard, and shorter for small systems up to 5 kWp
Application fee	₹1,000, non-refundable

The annual generation cap is the critical one. In Delhi, an oversized system simply settles its surplus at a low rate. In Haryana, generation beyond the permitted share of your consumption can lapse entirely, with no compensation. Installing a 10kW system on a house that consumes 500 units a month is therefore a genuine waste of capital in Gurgaon in a way that it is not in Delhi.

Gurgaon Electricity Tariffs and What Solar Saves

Haryana domestic tariffs are lower than Delhi’s, particularly at modest consumption levels. That is good news for your monthly bill and less good news for solar payback.

Category	Slab	Approximate Rate
DS-I (load up to 2 kW)	0 – 50 units	₹2.20 per unit
DS-I (load up to 2 kW)	Above 50 units	₹2.70 per unit
DS-II (load up to 5 kW)	0 – 150 units	₹2.95 per unit
DS-II (load up to 5 kW)	150 – 300 units	₹5.25 per unit
DS-II (load up to 5 kW)	300 – 500 units	₹6.45 per unit
DS-III (load above 5 kW)	0 – 500 units	₹6.50 per unit
DS-III (load above 5 kW)	Above 1,000 units	₹7.50 per unit

Electricity duty and municipal tax are added on top, and fixed charges apply per kW of sanctioned load in the higher categories. The practical implication: solar economics in Gurgaon work best for households already consuming above 300 units a month, and best of all for large houses in the DS-III category and for commercial premises, where the per-unit rate is high enough to justify the investment without a state subsidy.

Payback in Gurgaon

System Size	Net Cost	Annual Generation	Annual Saving	Payback
3 kW	≈ ₹1,20,000	4,200 – 4,600 units	₹27,000 – ₹30,000	4 – 4.5 years
5 kW	≈ ₹2,57,000	7,000 – 7,600 units	₹45,000 – ₹49,000	5 – 5.5 years
10 kW	≈ ₹5,22,000	14,000 – 15,200 units	₹90,000 – ₹1,00,000	5.2 – 5.8 years

A five-year payback against a 25-year performance warranty remains a strong return — roughly 18–20% annually over the asset’s life — even without a state subsidy. Commercial premises in Gurgaon typically do better still, because commercial tariffs are higher and the daytime load profile matches solar generation almost perfectly.

How to Apply in Gurgaon and Faridabad

1. Check your DHBVN or UHBVN bill for your consumer number, sanctioned load and tariff category.
2. Register on pmsuryaghar.gov.in and submit the feasibility application to your DISCOM.
3. If you fall within the income criteria, confirm the current Haryana state scheme terms with HAREDA before finalising.
4. Choose an installer registered on the national portal and get a written component-wise quotation.
5. Complete the installation with ALMM-listed DCR modules and submit plant details on the portal.
6. Apply for the net meter, pay the ₹1,000 application fee, and clear the DHBVN inspection.
7. Receive the commissioning certificate and submit bank details for the subsidy transfer.

Conclusion

A Gurgaon household installing rooftop solar in 2026 receives up to ₹78,000 in central subsidy, and — unless it qualifies under Haryana’s income-tested state scheme — nothing further from the state. A 5kW system therefore lands at roughly ₹2.57 lakh net and pays for itself in about five years.

Two Haryana-specific points to keep front of mind: verify the state scheme terms with HAREDA rather than relying on any installer’s brochure, and size your system to your actual consumption, because generation beyond the permitted share of your annual consumption can lapse under HERC’s net metering rules.

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Official Sources and Further Reading

Subsidy amounts, tariffs and net metering rules are revised from time to time. These are the primary sources this guide is based on — always confirm current figures on the official portal before you sign a contract.

• PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana — official national portal
• HAREDA — Department of New & Renewable Energy, Government of Haryana
• Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC)
• Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN)
• MNRE — Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM)

FAQs

How much solar subsidy is available in Haryana in 2026?

Haryana households receive the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy of up to ₹78,000. There is no general state capital subsidy, though an income-tested state scheme exists for families below a specified annual income with a sanctioned load of up to 2kW.

Does Gurgaon get the same solar subsidy as Delhi?

No. Delhi adds a state capital subsidy of up to ₹30,000 and a Generation Based Incentive of ₹2–₹3 per unit for five years. Haryana offers neither to general consumers, so a Gurgaon household typically pays about ₹30,000 more net for the same system.

What is the net metering limit in Haryana?

Capacity is limited to your sanctioned load, capped at 500 kW. Crucially, annual generation is cumulatively capped as a share of your consumption over the April–March settlement period, and output beyond that can lapse without compensation.

How long does DHBVN take to approve net metering?

Feasibility approval is targeted at around 22 days, and shorter for small systems up to 5 kWp. Net meter installation after commissioning commonly takes a further four to eight weeks in practice.

Is solar worth it in Gurgaon given the lower tariffs?

Yes for households consuming above 300 units a month, and strongly so for large houses in the DS-III category and for commercial premises. A 5kW system typically pays back in about five years against a 25-year performance warranty.