Solar Energy in Maharashtra: Complete 2026 State Guide
Maharashtra processed 4.8 lakh PM Surya Ghar applications in FY 2025–26 — the highest in India. With ₹9.50/unit tariff, a 3 kW solar system in Mumbai or Pune pays back in just 3.2–3.8 years.
Solar Potential in Maharashtra
Maharashtra receives approximately 5.3 peak sun hours per day on average. A 3 kW rooftop solar system in Maharashtra generates approximately 4,933 units per year and can save ₹3,852/month on your electricity bill at the current MSEDCL tariff of ₹9.50/unit.
Estimated payback period: ~2.2 years after PM Surya Ghar subsidy. After payback, you get 20+ years of virtually free electricity.
PM Surya Ghar Subsidy in Maharashtra (2026)
Residents of Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra state top-up. Central PM Surya Ghar applies. Maharashtra has India's highest domestic tariff (₹9.50+/unit) — making solar ROI fastest in the country for residential users.
Your DISCOM & Net Metering in Maharashtra
Electricity distribution and solar net metering in Maharashtra is handled by MSEDCL (Mahavitaran) — most of state; Adani Electricity / BEST for Mumbai.
- Net metering limit: 1 MW
- Application portal: mahadiscom.in / meda.gov.in
- Solar target for Maharashtra: 12 GW solar by 2027 under MEDA's solar programme
How to Apply for Solar in Maharashtra
- Register at pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your Aadhaar and consumer number
- Select your DISCOM (MSEDCL) 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 MSEDCL for net meter installation
- Subsidy credited to your bank account within 30 days of net meter commissioning
Why Go Solar in Maharashtra in 2026?
- 💰 Save ₹3,852/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 Maharashtra: Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad
Use our Solar Cost Calculator and ROI Calculator to get personalised estimates for your home in Maharashtra.