In short: homes in Kerala get ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the third kW, up to ₹78,000. You apply on pmsuryaghar.gov.in, install through a KSEB-registered vendor, get the net meter, and the subsidy goes straight to your bank account.
How much subsidy you get
| System size | Central subsidy |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 |
| 3 kW and above | ₹78,000 (maximum) |
| Housing society / RWA (common facilities) | ₹18,000 per kW |
Who is eligible
- A residential KSEB consumer with the connection in your name
- A roof with enough shade-free space (about 80–100 sq ft per kW)
- No earlier central subsidy for rooftop solar on the same connection
Step by step
- Register on pmsuryaghar.gov.in. Choose Kerala and KSEB, then enter your consumer number, mobile number and email.
- Apply for rooftop solar after logging in with your consumer number and mobile number.
- Feasibility approval: KSEB checks that your connection can take the system.
- Installation by a vendor registered with KSEB on the portal.
- Net-meter application: submit the installation details on the portal.
- Inspection and commissioning: KSEB fits the net meter, inspects the system and issues the commissioning certificate.
- Claim the subsidy: enter your bank details and upload a cancelled cheque. The money is credited to your account.
Jasper Solar handles steps 1 to 7 for you, including follow-ups with KSEB. Subsidy rules are set by MNRE and can change, so we confirm the current amounts when we quote.