Maharashtra SMART Solar Scheme 2025: Apply, Eligibility, Documents, Subsidy & Benefits
The Swayampurna Maharashtra Residential Rooftop (SMART) Solar Scheme is a state government initiative aimed at promoting solar energy adoption among low-income households in Maharashtra. Launched in October 2025, this scheme offers substantial subsidies for installing rooftop solar panels, enabling eligible consumers to significantly reduce or eliminate their electricity bills.
- Maharashtra SMART Solar Scheme 2025: Apply, Eligibility, Documents, Subsidy & Benefits
- 🌞 SMART Solar Scheme 2025 – Key Highlights
- ✅ Eligibility Criteria
- 📄 Required Documents
- 📝 How to Apply
- 💰 Financial Overview
- Budget Allocation
- Implementation Mechanism
- Scheme Timeline
- Connection with PM Surya Ghar Yojana
- How to Apply Online for SMART Solar Scheme
- FAQs
🌞 SMART Solar Scheme 2025 – Key Highlights
- Target Beneficiaries: Households consuming less than 100 units of electricity per month, including:
- Below Poverty Line (BPL) families
- Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- Subsidy Details:
- BPL Families: 90%–95% subsidy
- SC/ST Communities: 90%–95% subsidy
- EWS General Consumers: 90%–95% subsidy
- Example: For a 1 kW system costing ₹50,000, BPL consumers pay only ₹2,500 (The Times of India)
- Implementation Agency: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL)
- Budget Allocation: ₹655 crore over two years (FY 2025–27) (The Times of India)
- Additional Benefits:
- Eligibility to sell surplus electricity to the grid
- Focus on underdeveloped areas like Melghat, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Monthly Electricity Consumption: Less than 100 units
- Residential Status: Owns a house with a suitable rooftop
- Income Category: BPL, SC/ST, or EWS
- Central Scheme Participation: Must be a beneficiary of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
📄 Required Documents
- Recent electricity bill (not older than 3 months)
- Aadhaar card linked to the electricity account
- PAN card for subsidy verification
- Proof of property ownership or property tax receipt
- Bank account details (passbook copy) for subsidy credit
- Installation completion report from the vendor
- Net metering approval from MSEDCL
- Agreement with a registered vendor under the solar scheme
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana website.
- 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.
💰 Financial Overview
- System Cost: Approximately ₹50,000 for a 1 kW system
- Subsidy Amount:
- BPL Families: ₹47,500–₹47,750
- SC/ST/EWS: ₹47,500–₹47,750
- Out-of-Pocket Expense:
- BPL Families: ₹2,500
- SC/ST/EWS: ₹2,500–₹2,750
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Budget Allocation
The Maharashtra Government has made a total budget provision of Rs. 655 crore for implementing the scheme over two financial years:
- FY 2025-26: Rs. 330 crore
- FY 2026-27: Rs. 325 crore
Implementation Mechanism
Implementing Agency: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL)
MSEDCL’s Responsibilities:
- Project execution, verification, and monitoring
- Issuing tenders to qualified suppliers
- Ensuring use of ‘Made in India’ IEC-certified solar modules
- Supervising installation and maintenance for a five-year period
- Quarterly monitoring and reporting
- Prioritizing backward and remote areas
Scheme Timeline
- Launch Date: October 7, 2025
- Operational Period: Till March 2027
- Monitoring: Quarterly reporting by MSEDCL
Connection with PM Surya Ghar Yojana
SMART Solar Scheme is part of the Central Government’s flagship Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched on February 29, 2024, which aims to provide up to 300 units of free electricity per month to one crore households across India.
Maharashtra’s Allocation: 8.75 lakh households under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
Central Government Subsidy Structure:
- 60% subsidy for solar systems up to 2 kW
- 40% subsidy for systems between 2 kW and 3 kW
- Maximum system capacity limit: 3 kW
Maharashtra’s SMART Solar Scheme adds an additional 20% to 35% state subsidy on top of the central subsidy, depending on the consumer category.
How to Apply Online for SMART Solar Scheme
- Visit the MSEDCL official website for the SMART Solar Scheme
- Register as a consumer with your electricity connection details
- Check your eligibility based on monthly consumption and category (BPL/SC/ST/EWS)
- Submit required documents.
- Select an empaneled vendor from the approved list
- Get technical assessment of your rooftop
- Receive approval and subsidy disbursement details
- Complete installation through the approved vendor
- Get final inspection and commissioning by MSEDCL
- Receive subsidy amount in your bank account
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
Key Highlights
- 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
- BPL consumers pay only Rs. 2,500 for a 1 kW system worth Rs. 50,000
- Scheme promotes renewable energy and sustainable livelihoods
- Priority given to backward areas: Melghat, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli
- All solar modules must be IEC-certified and Made in India
- 5-year maintenance coverage included
Environmental and Economic Impact
The SMART Solar Scheme is expected to play a vital role in:
- Advancing Maharashtra’s renewable energy goals
- Creating sustainable livelihoods through green power generation
- Supporting India’s commitment to 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity
- Contributing to net-zero emissions by 2070 (COP26 commitment)
- Reducing dependence on conventional electricity sources
- Empowering economically weaker sections with energy independence
Contact / Helpline
1800-212-3435 / 1800-233-3435
FAQs
What is the SMART Solar Scheme?
SMART stands for Swayampurna Maharashtra Residential Rooftop Solar Scheme. It is a Maharashtra state government initiative that provides additional subsidies to economically weaker domestic consumers for installing rooftop solar systems.
Who can apply for this scheme?
BPL families, SC/ST consumers, and economically weaker general category consumers who consume less than 100 units of electricity per month can apply.
How much subsidy is provided?
BPL consumers get 35% state subsidy, EWS general consumers get 20%, and SC/ST consumers get 30% state subsidy. This is in addition to the 60% central government subsidy.
What is the maximum capacity allowed?
The maximum system capacity is 3 kW as per the PM Suryaghar Yojana guidelines.
How much will a BPL consumer pay for a 1 kW system?
A BPL consumer will pay only Rs. 2,500 for a 1 kW system costing Rs. 50,000. The remaining Rs. 47,500 will be covered by state (Rs. 17,500) and central (Rs. 30,000) subsidies.
📍 Contact Information
- Implementation Agency: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL)
- Website: MSEDCL Official Website
- Helpline: 15555
