Solar Energy in Haryana: Complete 2026 State Guide
Haryana's ₹7.50/unit tariff makes solar financially attractive. DHBVN covers south Haryana (Faridabad, Gurugram, Rewari) and UHBVN covers north (Ambala, Karnal). Both have launched online net metering portals.
Solar Potential in Haryana
Haryana receives approximately 5.0 peak sun hours per day on average. A 3 kW rooftop solar system in Haryana generates approximately 4,654 units per year and can save ₹2,869/month on your electricity bill at the current DHBVN tariff of ₹7.50/unit.
Estimated payback period: ~3.0 years after PM Surya Ghar subsidy. After payback, you get 20+ years of virtually free electricity.
PM Surya Ghar Subsidy in Haryana (2026)
Residents of Haryana are fully eligible for the central PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana:
- Up to 2 kW: ₹30,000/kW (total ₹60,000)
- 2–3 kW: ₹18,000/kW for the extra capacity (total ₹78,000 for 3 kW)
- Above 3 kW: No additional central subsidy, but net metering still applies
State subsidy: No Haryana state top-up. Central PM Surya Ghar applies.
Your DISCOM & Net Metering in Haryana
Electricity distribution and solar net metering in Haryana is handled by DHBVN (Dakshin Haryana) and UHBVN (Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitaran Nigam).
- Net metering limit: 500 kW
- Application portal: dhbvn.org.in / uhbvn.org.in
- Solar target for Haryana: 3 GW solar by 2027 under Haryana Solar Policy 2022
How to Apply for Solar in Haryana
- Register at pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your Aadhaar and consumer number
- Select your DISCOM (DHBVN) in the portal
- Choose an MNRE-empanelled installer from the portal's vendor list
- Get the system installed (typically 2–4 days for 1–5 kW)
- Submit commissioning certificate to DHBVN for net meter installation
- Subsidy credited to your bank account within 30 days of net meter commissioning
Why Go Solar in Haryana in 2026?
- 💰 Save ₹2,869/month on your electricity bill
- 🏛️ PM Surya Ghar subsidy up to ₹78,000 — no repayment needed
- ⚡ Net metering — export surplus solar to grid for credits
- 📈 Property value increases 3–5% with solar installation
- 🌿 Reduce CO₂ by ~1.5 tonnes/year per kW installed
- 🔧 25-year warranty on quality solar panels (Waaree, Adani, Tata, Vikram)
See city-specific guides for Haryana: Faridabad
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