How to Register as a PM Surya Ghar Vendor

If your company is not empanelled on the PM Surya Ghar national portal, you cannot legally execute PM Surya Ghar subsidy projects. Your customers can find your phone number but cannot select you on the portal, which means their subsidy application is blocked until they pick someone else.

Empanelment is free, takes 7–30 days, and the documents required are standard business registration papers. This guide walks through every step.

The empanelment process is managed through the PM Surya Ghar national portal and is approved by the respective DISCOM. The MNRE sets the minimum qualification criteria that every DISCOM must apply.

Why Empanelment Matters More Than You Think

Beyond the obvious "customer can select you on the portal," empanelment creates two less-obvious advantages:

1. Inbound discovery at zero CAC. The portal's installer selection list is sorted by proximity, ratings, and sometimes DISCOM preference. A customer who has never heard of your company but finds you on the portal is a warm inbound lead. The more DISCOMs you're empanelled under, the wider your discovery surface.

2. Portal-based reputation system. As PM Surya Ghar scales, DISCOM portals are expected to show installer ratings based on project completion times and customer feedback. Getting empanelled now, before the rating system matures, lets you build positive history early.

Documents Required, The Complete Checklist

Gather these before starting the portal application. Missing any one document stops the process.

The Vendor Registration Process, Step by Step

1. 1

   Create a vendor account on the national portal

   Visit pmsuryaghar.gov.in → click "Vendor Registration." Enter your mobile number, receive OTP, create account. Keep this login, it's your permanent vendor dashboard access.

2. 2

   Fill in business details and upload documents

   Enter business name, address, Udyam number, GST number, and bank details. Upload all documents from the checklist above. File size limits: typically 2 MB per document.

3. 3

   Select DISCOM(s) to apply under

   Choose every DISCOM where you operate. Each selection creates a separate empanelment application sent to that DISCOM for review.

4. 4

   DISCOM reviews and approves

   The DISCOM's solar cell officer reviews your application. If documents are incomplete, you receive a query through the portal. Timeline: 7–30 days depending on the DISCOM.

5. 5

   Empanelment confirmed, you appear on the installer list

   Once approved, your company name appears on the portal's installer selection list for that DISCOM's service area. Any eligible customer in that area can now find and select you.

Common Empanelment Rejection Reasons

Managing Multiple DISCOM Empanelments

If you operate across Gujarat's DGVCL, UGVCL, MGVCL, and PGVCL service areas, you need four separate empanelments, one per DISCOM. Each has its own approval timeline and may have slightly different document preferences.

The most efficient approach:

1. Create your vendor profile once on the national portal
2. Apply to all target DISCOMs simultaneously from the same vendor account
3. Monitor each DISCOM's empanelment status separately in the portal dashboard
4. Set a calendar reminder to check empanelment renewal (some DISCOMs require annual renewal)

After Empanelment, Staying Active on the Portal

Empanelment is not a one-time action. To stay active and visible:

• Complete projects promptly, DISCOMs track installer completion rates. Slow completion times reduce your portal ranking
• Upload commissioning reports within 48 hours of installation, delays flag your account
• Respond to DISCOM queries within 5 working days, unanswered queries can trigger suspension
• Renew empanelment annually, most DISCOMs require annual document resubmission

How QuickEstimate Fits Into Your Empanelled Business

Once empanelled, the bottleneck shifts from "can we do PM Surya Ghar projects" to "can we process them efficiently at volume." A 12-person EPC handling 50+ active PM Surya Ghar projects needs a system.

• Proposal Generator, Send PM Surya Ghar proposals to portal-discovered inbound leads in 60 seconds. Capture the lead while they are still on the portal looking at your listing.
• Pipeline Management, Track every project's portal milestone, feasibility, installation, commissioning report, inspection, DBT. No more WhatsApp-based project tracking.
• Lead Capture, Auto-import leads from Facebook ads, website forms, and referrals alongside portal-discovered leads. See your total PM Surya Ghar pipeline in one place.

The guide to PM Surya Ghar application process covers the full consumer-side and installer-side portal workflow once you're empanelled and start executing projects.

What to Do This Week, For Your EPC

1. Log into the PM Surya Ghar portal today and check your empanelment status for every DISCOM where you operate. If any are expired, lapsed, or not yet applied, start the process immediately. Every day without empanelment is a day you're invisible to portal-browsing customers.

2. Gather and scan your Udyam certificate, GST certificate, and past project list. If any document has a name mismatch, resolve it before applying. Name mismatches are the single biggest cause of empanelment rejection and add 15–30 days to the process.

3. Apply to adjacent DISCOM areas if you have capacity. Even if you don't actively market there, being empanelled in a neighbouring DISCOM area means portal-discovered inbound leads from that area will find you.

Frequently asked questions

Is PM Surya Ghar vendor registration free?

Yes. Vendor registration and DISCOM empanelment through the national portal are completely free. There is no government fee at any step. Be cautious of third parties claiming to charge a fee for empanelment assistance, the process is straightforward and can be done directly on the portal.

How long does DISCOM empanelment take?

Empanelment approval takes 7–30 working days depending on the DISCOM's workload. Gujarat DISCOMs (DGVCL, UGVCL) typically approve in 7–15 days. Maharashtra (MSEDCL) and Delhi (BSES) typically take 15–25 days. UP-based DISCOMs can take up to 30 days.

Do I need a separate empanelment for each DISCOM?

Yes. Each DISCOM maintains its own empanelment list. If you operate in DGVCL and UGVCL service areas (both Gujarat), you need separate applications to each. However, you submit both through the same national portal vendor account, you don't need to create a new login for each DISCOM.

Can I start executing PM Surya Ghar projects while my empanelment is pending?

No. Your application must be approved before you can be linked to a consumer's portal application. A customer cannot select a pending-empanelment installer on the portal. Starting installation before empanelment approval means the customer cannot complete their subsidy application with your company name.

What if my empanelment lapses or gets suspended?

If your empanelment lapses (due to non-renewal) or is suspended (due to portal violations), you drop off the installer selection list. Any ongoing customer applications linked to your account are paused. Renew or resolve the suspension immediately, contact the DISCOM's solar cell nodal officer for reinstatement procedures.