What homeowners and businesses in Hooghly and Kolkata need to know about PM Surya Ghar, net metering and DCR panel rules, with direct links to official government sources.
The central rooftop solar scheme for homes. Subsidy is ₹30,000/kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW, up to ₹78,000 for 3 kW and above, paid directly to your bank account after commissioning. Systems must use DCR panels and be installed by a registered vendor.
A net meter records the electricity you import and the solar power you export, and your bill is adjusted on the difference. In our area you apply through WBSEDCL or CESC. Under PM Surya Ghar the net meter request is part of the portal workflow, followed by DISCOM inspection and commissioning.
Subsidised rooftop systems must use DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) panels: made in India with Indian-made cells. MNRE also maintains the ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) for solar products. Ask your installer for DCR certificates and panel serial numbers.
Plain-language summaries published by SolarConnect India.
Rooftop solar, ALMM and manufacturing updates from September 2026.
ReadProgress of the rooftop programme and new industry developments.
ReadWhat commercial and industrial electricity users should prepare for.
ReadHow to recognise and use the genuine government portal.
ReadNet metering differences for Kolkata and Hooghly consumers.
ReadSolarConnect's scheme overview page.
ReadAlways confirm current rules on these official websites before you apply.
Register, apply, track your application and receive subsidy.
pmsuryaghar.gov.inScheme guidelines, notifications, ALMM and DCR orders.
mnre.gov.inOfficial portal for solar pumps and farm solar.
pmkusum.mnre.gov.inWest Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company: net metering and new connections.
www.wbsedcl.inDistribution company for Kolkata, Howrah and parts of Hooghly.
www.cesc.co.inWest Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency.
www.wbreda.orgOfficial Government of India press releases on energy schemes.
pib.gov.inSB TECH is not a government body. This page summarises public information for convenience; official notifications prevail.
