How to Register on the National Rooftop Solar Portal — solarrooftop.gov.in Guide (2026)

Q: Is solarrooftop.gov.in the same as pmsuryaghar.gov.in?

No. pmsuryaghar.gov.in is for PM Surya Ghar residential subsidy (2024). solarrooftop.gov.in is an older portal for C&I sector and data tracking. For residential subsidies use pmsuryaghar.gov.in.

Q: Can a customer choose their own solar vendor on the portal?

Yes — the portal lists all empanelled vendors in the DISCOM area. Customers select their preferred vendor. Good reviews and empanelment visibility drive business.

Q: What if installation happens before portal registration?

Customer should register before installation. Post-installation registrations may be accepted in some states, but risk subsidy rejection. Always advise customers to apply first.

📅 June 5, 2026 · ⏱ 8 min read · ✍️ SolarCalculators.in Editorial Team

⚠️ Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Prices and regulatory details are approximate and subject to change. Verify from official government portals and consult a qualified advisor before making investment decisions.

India has two primary government portals for rooftop solar: pmsuryaghar.gov.in (PM Surya Ghar Yojana, launched 2024) and solarrooftop.gov.in (the older national rooftop solar portal). Understanding which portal to use — and how to navigate them — is essential for both vendors and homeowners in 2026.

💡 Quick Answer: For new residential solar applications with subsidy, use pmsuryaghar.gov.in (PM Surya Ghar). The older solarrooftop.gov.in is now used primarily for commercial/industrial cases and historical tracking. Vendor registration for PM Surya Ghar subsidy is at pmsuryaghar.gov.in.

Understanding the Two National Portals

Portal	Purpose	Who Should Use
pmsuryaghar.gov.in	PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana — residential subsidy	Homeowners & residential installers
solarrooftop.gov.in	National rooftop solar tracking, C&I sector, state-wise data	Commercial/Industrial applicants, data tracking

How to Register as a Vendor on pmsuryaghar.gov.in (Recommended)

Visit pmsuryaghar.gov.in → click "Register as Vendor" button on the homepage.

Enter your GSTIN and business details. Your GSTIN will be auto-verified with the GST database. Ensure your GST registration is active and up-to-date.

Enter your operating state(s) and select the DISCOM(s) you are registered with. You can serve multiple DISCOMs.

Upload documents: electrical contractor licence, business registration, bank account details (cancelled cheque), and project reference. See full checklist at PM Surya Ghar Vendor Registration Guide.

Submit and wait for state nodal agency (SNA) verification — typically 7–21 working days.

How Homeowners Apply for Solar on pmsuryaghar.gov.in

Visit pmsuryaghar.gov.in → "Apply for Rooftop Solar"
Enter state, DISCOM, and electricity consumer number
Register with Aadhaar-linked mobile OTP
Fill in household details and select rooftop type
Choose an empanelled vendor from the listed vendors in your DISCOM area
Vendor completes installation; subsidy is auto-processed after DISCOM inspection

As a vendor, ensuring your customers complete this application is essential before you start installation — otherwise subsidy cannot be processed.

How to Track Your Vendor Applications and Subsidy Status

After login at pmsuryaghar.gov.in, your vendor dashboard shows:

Pending applications assigned to you by customers
Installation status (pending commissioning / commissioned)
DISCOM inspection status
Subsidy disbursement status (pending / released)
Bank account where subsidy will be credited

Registering on solarrooftop.gov.in (for Commercial/Industrial)

For commercial or industrial solar applications (not covered under PM Surya Ghar residential subsidy), use solarrooftop.gov.in:

Click "Register" → fill business/organisation details
Select state and DISCOM
Submit application for rooftop solar installation
The portal routes the application to the relevant state nodal agency for further processing

🔗 Related Guides

PM Surya Ghar Vendor Registration DISCOM Documentation Checklist MNRE Certification Subsidy Calculator Register on SolarCalculators.in

Frequently Asked Questions

Is solarrooftop.gov.in the same as pmsuryaghar.gov.in?

No. They are different portals. pmsuryaghar.gov.in is for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (residential subsidy scheme launched 2024). solarrooftop.gov.in is an older national tracking portal primarily used for C&I sector and state-level data. For residential subsidies, always use pmsuryaghar.gov.in.

Can a customer choose their own solar vendor on the portal?

Yes. The PM Surya Ghar portal shows all empanelled vendors in the customer's DISCOM area. Customers can select their preferred vendor. This is why getting empanelled and maintaining good reviews is important for vendor visibility.

What happens if a customer completes installation before registering on the portal?

The customer should ideally register on pmsuryaghar.gov.in before installation begins. Post-installation registrations may be accepted in some states, but there is a risk of subsidy rejection if the process is not followed correctly. Always advise customers to apply before work begins.

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