UPNEDA Portal vs PM Surya Ghar Portal: Which One to Use in UP
Uttar Pradesh homeowners going solar for the first time encounter two different official portals: pmsuryaghar.gov.in (the central government’s national portal) and upnedasolarrooftopportal.com (UPNEDA’s state portal). Both are real, both are official, and both serve distinct purposes. Using the wrong portal for the wrong task wastes time and can cause application errors.
This guide explains exactly what each portal does, when to use each, and how they work together to get your solar system installed and both subsidies disbursed.
The Two Portals: What Each Is For
pmsuryaghar.gov.in: The National Portal (Primary Application Portal)
This is where you submit your rooftop solar application. Run by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), this portal manages:
- Your solar installation application registration
- Application routing to your specific UP DISCOM (LESA, KESCO, MVVNL, PVVNL, PuVVNL, or DVVNL)
- DISCOM feasibility approval tracking
- Vendor selection (approved vendor list is integrated)
- Commissioning report upload
- Net metering application coordination
- Central government subsidy disbursement (Rs 78,000 for 3 kW)
- Application status tracking throughout the process
- Grievance filing for delays
Key point: The central PM Surya Ghar subsidy flows through this portal. If your installation is not registered and processed through pmsuryaghar.gov.in, you do not receive the central subsidy.
upnedasolarrooftopportal.com: The UPNEDA State Portal (Secondary/Verification Portal)
Run by UPNEDA, this portal manages:
- Approved vendor list by UP district (authoritative list for UP-registered vendors)
- UP state subsidy processing (the additional Rs 30,000)
- UPNEDA’s internal tracking of state-funded rooftop solar programs
- Vendor registration and compliance records
- Some state-specific documentation requirements
Key point: The UP state subsidy of Rs 30,000 is processed by UPNEDA through this portal, usually in coordination with the national portal data.
The Simplified Answer: Start With the National Portal
For the vast majority of UP homeowners, the workflow is:
- Apply on pmsuryaghar.gov.in, this initiates everything
- Use upnedasolarrooftopportal.com only to:
- Verify a vendor’s UPNEDA registration status
- Find approved vendors in your specific district
- Occasionally submit state-specific documentation if asked
Your vendor should handle all UPNEDA-specific coordination. If a vendor is asking you to independently navigate complex processes on the UPNEDA portal, they are not doing their job.
Step-by-Step: How the Two Portals Work Together
| Process Stage | Portal Used | Who Does It |
|---|---|---|
| Initial registration | pmsuryaghar.gov.in | You |
| Application submission | pmsuryaghar.gov.in | You |
| DISCOM feasibility approval | pmsuryaghar.gov.in | DISCOM (automatic) |
| Vendor selection | pmsuryaghar.gov.in (with UPNEDA list as reference) | You |
| Vendor verification | upnedasolarrooftopportal.com | You |
| Post-installation commissioning report | pmsuryaghar.gov.in | Your vendor |
| Net meter application | pmsuryaghar.gov.in | Your vendor |
| Central subsidy disbursement | pmsuryaghar.gov.in | MNRE (automatic) |
| State subsidy coordination | upnedasolarrooftopportal.com | UPNEDA (your vendor assists) |
| Application status tracking | pmsuryaghar.gov.in | You |
Navigating pmsuryaghar.gov.in: Key Sections to Know
| Registration page | Enter state, DISCOM, consumer number, mobile, email. Receive OTP for verification. |
| Application form | Select system capacity, enter bank details, submit. This is your formal application. |
| Application status dashboard | After login, shows your current application stage. Check here weekly during the process. |
| Vendor selection | After feasibility approval, this section shows empanelled vendors in your area. Compare and select. |
| Commissioning report upload | Your vendor uses this after installation to submit commissioning documentation. |
| Grievance portal | If any stage is delayed beyond expected timelines, use this to formally flag the issue. Grievances filed here are tracked and typically receive faster DISCOM response than phone calls. |
Navigating upnedasolarrooftopportal.com: Key Sections
Approved Firms search: Most important section for homeowners. Select your district to see all currently registered vendors. Cross-reference with the vendor list shown on the national portal.
Firm details: Click on any vendor to see their registration details, registration number, and registered capacity categories.
Common Confusion Points
“My vendor said to apply on UPNEDA portal, not PM Surya Ghar.”
This is occasionally the case for older state-specific subsidy programs that pre-date the national PM Surya Ghar scheme. For the current PM Surya Ghar scheme, always apply on pmsuryaghar.gov.in. If your vendor insists on UPNEDA portal only, ask specifically whether they are referring to the PM Surya Ghar central subsidy or a state-specific UPNEDA program with different rules.
“I can see my vendor on the UPNEDA portal but not on the PM Surya Ghar portal.”
UPNEDA-registered vendors should also appear on the national portal. If they do not, the vendor may not have completed their national empanelment. This is important: you need the vendor to appear on both portals to ensure both central and state subsidy processing works correctly.
“The national portal shows my application as complete but I have not received the state subsidy.”
Central and state subsidy disbursements happen through different agencies and may arrive at different times. If the central subsidy (Rs 78,000) has been credited but the state subsidy (Rs 30,000) has not arrived within 45 days of commissioning, contact UPNEDA directly at 1800-1800-005 and provide your application reference number.
UP’s New Real-Time Tracking Portal
In April 2026, the UP government announced a new real-time tracking portal that will integrate data from all six DISCOMs, UPNEDA, and the national PM Surya Ghar portal into a single dashboard. When this portal becomes fully operational, homeowners will be able to track every stage of their application: from submission through subsidy disbursement, in real time.
Until then, the two-portal system described in this guide remains the operative framework.