SURYA Gujarat Yojana 2026 — India's Most Generous State Solar Scheme
Gujarat is India's #1 state for rooftop solar with 11+ lakh installations and 6,412 MW capacity. The SURYA Gujarat Yojana (Surya Urja Rooftop Yojana) provides an additional ₹40,000 state subsidy on top of the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy — making Gujarat one of the most financially attractive states for going solar.
Total Subsidy Available in Gujarat
| System Size | PM Surya Ghar (Central) | SURYA Gujarat (State) | Total Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 | Up to ₹40,000 | Up to ₹70,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 | Up to ₹40,000 | Up to ₹1,00,000 |
| 3 kW and above | ₹78,000 | Up to ₹40,000 | Up to ₹1,18,000 |
SURYA Gujarat — Key Features
- Additional ₹40,000 state subsidy per household
- Available for all residential consumers with valid Gujarat DISCOM connection
- Must be combined with PM Surya Ghar central subsidy application
- Installation must use GEDA-approved and MNRE-empanelled vendors
- Panels must be ALMM-compliant (BIS certified)
Kisan Suryoday Yojana — For Gujarat Farmers
- ₹2,175 crore allocated for providing daytime power to farmers
- Solar feeders supplying power during daylight hours to agricultural connections
- Reduces farmer dependence on unreliable nighttime power
- Combined with PM-KUSUM for solar pump integration
Gujarat Electricity Duty Waiver
Solar power plants in Gujarat benefit from a waiver on electricity duty — reducing the operating cost of grid-connected solar installations. This applies to:
- Residential rooftop solar plants
- Commercial and industrial solar plants
- Effective for the first 10 years of plant operation in most cases
How to Apply for SURYA Gujarat Yojana
- Apply on pmsuryaghar.gov.in for central subsidy first (mandatory prerequisite)
- Simultaneously visit geda.gujarat.gov.in for SURYA Gujarat application
- Select a GEDA-approved vendor from the portal
- Vendor handles installation, DISCOM net metering, and both subsidy applications
- Central subsidy credited first (within 30 days of DISCOM commissioning)
- State subsidy (SURYA Gujarat) credited subsequently through GEDA
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card (linked to bank account)
- Latest electricity bill (with consumer number)
- Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked, for DBT)
- Property ownership documents
- Roof photographs (at least 4 angles)
- Passport-size photo
Gujarat Solar Success Story
Gujarat's success is a blueprint for India:
- 11+ lakh households have solar — highest in India
- 6,412 MW rooftop solar capacity — 1/3 of India's total rooftop
- Total renewable capacity: 42.583 GW
- Gujarat's solar target: 100 GW by 2030
- Key success factors: Strong GEDA execution, high solar radiation, business-friendly environment
Other Gujarat Solar Schemes
- Gujarat Integrated Renewable Energy Policy-2025: Comprehensive framework for all renewable energy including solar
- Off-grid solar for tribal areas: 100% subsidy for remote tribal village electrification
- Solar parks: Gujarat has multiple large solar parks — Charanka (largest), Dholera SIR Solar
- Green hydrogen: Gujarat emerging as India's green hydrogen hub — solar-powered electrolysis