Solar Subsidy in Jammu & Kashmir
Central PM Surya Ghar subsidy plus Jammu & Kashmir UT top-up benefits. The combined subsidy is stated at ₹36,000 for 1 kW, ₹72,000 for 2 kW, and up to ₹94,800 for eligible 3 kW residential systems.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residential consumers located in the Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory
- Grid-connected rooftop solar systems
- Applicants must apply through the PM Surya Ghar National Portal
- Installation must be carried out through eligible empaneled vendors
- Solar installation must comply with applicable J&K Power Development Department and distribution company requirements
- Applicants must meet the eligibility conditions of the PM Surya Ghar scheme and applicable UT provisions
Additional Benefits
- Central PM Surya Ghar subsidy of up to ₹78,000
- Jammu & Kashmir UT top-up subsidy of ₹3,000 per kW for systems up to 3 kW
- Combined subsidy stated at ₹36,000 for a 1 kW system
- Combined subsidy stated at ₹72,000 for a 2 kW system
- Combined subsidy stated at up to ₹94,800 for an eligible 3 kW system
- ₹53.53 crore allocated for approximately 85,000 beneficiaries during 2024-27
- Nearly 18,000 rooftop solar systems reported as installed by December 2025
- Digital monitoring and application infrastructure for rooftop solar projects
- Net metering enables eligible consumers to export excess solar electricity to the grid
Net Metering Policy
Net metering is supported for eligible residential rooftop solar systems. Excess electricity generated by commissioned rooftop systems can be exported to the electricity grid through the applicable J&K distribution companies. Jammu & Kashmir supports net metering for eligible residential rooftop solar systems. Excess electricity generated by rooftop systems can be fed into the grid through the applicable power distribution corporations. Implementation and grid connection are managed through the relevant J&K electricity authorities and distribution companies.
Electricity DISCOMs
- JKPDCL (Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited)
- KPDCL (Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited)
Key Cities
Srinagar, Jammu, Anantnag, Baramulla, Udhampur, Kathua
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why Install Solar Panels in Jammu & Kashmir?
Jammu & Kashmir has growing potential for residential rooftop solar across cities such as Srinagar, Jammu, Anantnag, Baramulla, Udhampur, and Kathua. The central PM Surya Ghar scheme is supplemented by a Jammu & Kashmir UT top-up of ₹3,000 per kW for eligible systems up to 3 kW. Based on the stated subsidy structure, the combined benefit is ₹36,000 for a 1 kW system, ₹72,000 for a 2 kW system, and up to ₹94,800 for an eligible 3 kW system. Jammu & Kashmir also supports residential net metering, allowing excess solar generation to be exported to the grid through the relevant power distribution corporations. With dedicated renewable energy agencies and digital monitoring infrastructure, rooftop solar adoption is expanding across the Union Territory. Whether you are looking for the best solar panel in Jammu & Kashmir, comparing solar panel installation costs, or checking PM Surya Ghar eligibility, Mfolks can help simplify the process from system selection to installation and commissioning.