Bihar · subsidy amounts 2026
If you searched “solar subsidy Bihar”, the 2026 stack is central PM Surya Ghar CFA plus a state top-up of ₹10,000 per kW (capped at ₹20,000) — about ₹40,000 / ₹80,000 / ₹98,000 for 1 / 2 / 3 kW. Free-unit maths still decides whether buying is worth it.
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Fast triage: Plan on ₹40k / ₹80k / ₹98k total when both CFA and Bihar’s ₹10k/kW (max ₹20k) show on your file. Patna → usually SBPDCL. Low bill already covered by free units? Usually wait. Is solar worth it?
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| Plant size | Central CFA | State top-up | Total (typical) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹80,000 |
| 3 kW+ | ₹78,000 ceiling | ₹20,000 cap | ₹98,000 |
State line: ₹10,000 per kW, maximum ₹20,000 per consumer (cabinet / press coverage Aug 2026). Confirm on your live portal application. National CFA: subsidy amount guide. Prices: 3 kW · 5 kW. Loan: PM Surya Ghar loan.
Register on pmsuryaghar.gov.in with the licensee on your bill. NBPDCL — Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Purnia, north/east. SBPDCL — Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, south/central. Process depth: NBPDCL & SBPDCL guide · Patna · Bihar hub.
Bihar’s free-unit bands and monsoon/haze yield still shrink savings for thin bills. A ₹98,000 headline does not rescue a home that already pays little for energy. See ₹1,500 bill guide and the hub’s honesty section on solar-bihar.
Compare other stacks: Odisha · Uttar Pradesh · state top-up map.
CFA ₹30k / ₹60k / ₹78k plus state ₹10k/kW (max ₹20k) → about ₹40k / ₹80k / ₹98k. Confirm the state line on your portal file.
NBPDCL or SBPDCL — whatever is printed on your bill. Patna metro is usually SBPDCL.
Often for low-use homes. Run a bill check before chasing the headline total.
CFA is DBT after commissioning. Fund the gross quote first unless you have documented financing.
Related: Bihar hub · DISCOM guide · PM Surya Ghar · Costs & savings
