Subsidy for GHS/RWA
(Group Housing Society / Resident Welfare Association)
₹18,000
per kW
For common facilities, including EV charging, up to 500 kW capacity (@3 kW per house) — the upper limit being inclusive of individual rooftop plants installed by individual residents in the GHS/RWA.
What is the PM Surya Ghar subsidy for a GHS or RWA?
Group Housing Societies (GHS) and Resident Welfare Associations (RWA) get a central subsidy of ₹18,000 per kW for solar on common facilities — including EV charging, lifts, water pumps, and common lighting. The benefit applies up to 500 kW capacity (calculated at 3 kW per house) and is inclusive of individual rooftop plants installed by residents. A 100 kW common-area system, for example, earns ₹18,00,000 in subsidy. The society applies through its managing committee; BL Solar Solutions (UPNEDA-registered) handles survey, sizing, DISCOM net metering, and documentation.
Source: PM Surya Ghar scheme — GHS/RWA component | Last updated: September 2026
What the GHS/RWA Subsidy Covers
Solar for shared infrastructure that lowers common-area electricity bills
EV Charging
Power society EV charging points with subsidised solar capacity.
Lifts & Pumps
Offset lift, water pump, and common-area motor loads.
Common Lighting
Corridor, parking, garden, and security lighting.
Clubhouse & Amenities
Clubhouse, gym, and shared amenity electricity.
Eligibility Criteria
Registered GHS or RWA
A registered Group Housing Society or Resident Welfare Association with a valid common-area electricity connection.
Common-facility solar
Solar capacity serving shared loads — EV charging, lifts, water pumps, common lighting, security, and clubhouse.
Within 500 kW cap
Total eligible capacity up to 500 kW, computed at 3 kW per house, inclusive of individual rooftop plants in the society.
Managing committee resolution
A resolution by the society’s general body / managing committee approving the common-area installation.
Subsidy by Common-Area Capacity
At a flat rate of ₹18,000 per kW, capped at 500 kW
| Common-Area Capacity | Subsidy (₹18,000/kW) |
|---|---|
| 20 kW | ₹3,60,000 |
| 50 kW | ₹9,00,000 |
| 100 kW | ₹18,00,000 |
| 250 kW | ₹45,00,000 |
| 500 kW | ₹90,00,000 |
* Indicative. Eligible capacity is inclusive of individual rooftop plants in the society and confirmed at survey.
Estimate Your Society's Subsidy
GHS/RWA Subsidy Estimator
Eligible capacity
50 kW
Estimated subsidy
₹9,00,000
@ ₹18,000/kW
Indicative estimate for common-facility solar only. The 500 kW cap is inclusive of individual rooftop plants in the society. Final eligibility is confirmed at survey.
Get a Society QuoteIndividual vs Common-Facility Subsidy
Residents keep their individual subsidy — the GHS/RWA benefit is separate
| Feature | Individual (per home) | Common (GHS/RWA) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsidy rate | ₹30k / ₹60k / ₹78k (slab) | ₹18,000 per kW |
| Who applies | Each resident individually | The GHS / RWA committee |
| Powers | Individual flat loads | EV charging, lifts, pumps, lighting |
| Capacity limit | Up to 10 kW per home | Up to 500 kW (@3 kW/house) |
| Meter | Per-flat net meter | Society common-area net meter |
Official Resources
- PM Surya Ghar Portal — Apply for solar subsidy (up to ₹78,000 central + ₹30,000 UP state)
- MNRE — Ministry of New and Renewable Energy guidelines
- UPNEDA — UP New and Renewable Energy Development Agency
GHS/RWA Subsidy — FAQs
Common questions about the PM Surya Ghar common-facility subsidy for societies
Under PM Surya Ghar, Group Housing Societies (GHS) and Resident Welfare Associations (RWA) get a central subsidy of ₹18,000 per kW for solar installed on common facilities — including EV charging. The benefit applies up to 500 kW total capacity (calculated at 3 kW per house), and this upper limit is inclusive of individual rooftop plants installed by individual residents in the society.
The eligible capacity is capped at 500 kW, computed at 3 kW per house. For example, a society with 120 flats has an indicative cap of 120 × 3 = 360 kW. The cap is inclusive of any individual rooftop systems residents have already installed, so common-area capacity plus individual plants together cannot exceed the limit.
Yes. The common-facility subsidy explicitly supports solar capacity used for shared infrastructure including EV charging stations, lifts, water pumps, common lighting, and clubhouse loads. This lets a society power its EV chargers with subsidised solar and cut common-area electricity bills.
Yes. Individual residents continue to apply individually on pmsuryaghar.gov.in for their own rooftop systems (up to ₹78,000 central + ₹30,000 UP state per home). The GHS/RWA ₹18,000/kW subsidy is a separate benefit for common facilities — though the 500 kW cap is inclusive of those individual plants.
The registered society or RWA applies on behalf of the common-area installation, through its managing committee, using the society’s electricity connection. BL Solar Solutions, a UPNEDA-registered vendor, handles the full process — site survey, sizing, DISCOM net metering, and subsidy documentation.
At ₹18,000/kW, a 50 kW common-area system earns ₹9,00,000 in subsidy; a 100 kW system earns ₹18,00,000; and the maximum 500 kW system earns ₹90,00,000. The exact eligible amount depends on your society’s flat count and existing individual installations.
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