PM Surya Ghar for Commercial Buildings & Apartments: What You Need to Know
A facility manager at a mid-sized IT park in Hyderabad asked us a fair question last month: “We pay a massive daytime electricity bill. Can we get a PM Surya Ghar subsidy like our employees are getting for their homes ?” The honest answer surprised him. No, his office building couldn’t. But his employees’ apartment complex, just down the road, actually could, for the common areas. That mix-up is common, and it’s worth clearing up before you spend time on paperwork that won’t lead anywhere, or assume solar isn’t worth it for your building just because the subsidy doesn’t apply to it. Does PM Surya Ghar Apply to Commercial Buildings? No, not directly. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been explicit about this: the scheme is designed only for households. Shops, offices, hotels, hospitals, warehouses, and other commercial or industrial establishments are not covered under PM Surya Ghar, regardless of the building’s size. This doesn’t mean commercial rooftop solar ...