Rooftop solar in Gujarat, explained properly.
Subsidy amounts, net metering rules, sizing, society approvals and what actually keeps a system generating — written for the questions people ask us on site.
PM Surya Ghar in Gujarat: what the subsidy pays, and when the money actually arrives
Three things get confused about this scheme: how much it pays, what you have to do to qualify, and when the money lands. They are separate questions with separate answers.
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Subsidy & policyPM Surya Ghar in Gujarat: what the subsidy pays, and when the money actually arrives
How much PM Surya Ghar pays per kW, who qualifies in Gujarat, and how long the subsidy takes to reach your bank account after DISCOM inspection.
SizingHow much rooftop solar does a Gujarat home actually need?
Sizing a rooftop system in Gujarat starts with your annual units, not kilowatts. Generation figures, sanctioned load limits, roof area and why bigger is not always better.
How it worksNet metering in Gujarat: how your electricity bill actually changes
Gujarat net metering explained — capacity limits, the sanctioned-load rule, surplus export compensation, which DISCOM you deal with, and what changes on your bill.
Housing societiesSolar for a housing society in Gujarat: what the committee needs to decide
How society rooftop solar works in Gujarat — the ₹18,000 per kW common-facilities subsidy, AGM approval, roof rights and what a committee-ready proposal should contain.
CommercialWhat commercial rooftop solar actually returns in Gujarat
Commercial rooftop solar economics in Gujarat — 40% accelerated depreciation, the October commissioning rule, GST treatment, tariff context and when open access makes sense.
MaintenanceWhy Gujarat rooftops need cleaning far more often than the brochure suggests
Dust costs Gujarat rooftop systems a significant share of their output. How much soiling actually takes, how often to clean, why rain is not enough, and how to do it safely.
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