The Haryana Government’s Solar Water Heating System (Domestic Sector) scheme gives a subsidy for installing a solar water heater to heat water at home. Under this scheme, FPC systems get Rs 10,000 per 100 LPD (maximum Rs 30,000) and the other type of system gets Rs 3,000 per 100 LPD (maximum Rs 9,000). The scheme is run by the Renewable Energy Department, Haryana, and applications are made online through the Antyodaya SARAL portal. This guide gives the benefit, eligibility, documents, complete online application process, fee, status check and helpline — and wherever the information could not be confirmed from an official source, that is written clearly.
Scheme at a Glance
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme name | Solar Water Heating System (Domestic Sector) |
| State / Level | Haryana / State scheme |
| Nodal department | Renewable Energy Department, Haryana |
| Implementing agency | Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA) |
| Benefit | Subsidy — Rs 10,000 per 100 LPD on FPC systems (maximum Rs 30,000); Rs 3,000 per 100 LPD on the other type of system (maximum Rs 9,000) |
| Who it is for | Residents of Haryana and Haryana Government employees residing in Chandigarh (for domestic use) |
| How to apply | Online — Antyodaya SARAL portal (saralharyana.gov.in) |
| Application fee | Government charges: Nil; Service charges: Rs 10 (Rs 10 at Atal Seva Kendra too) |
| Last date to apply | None — myScheme lists no closing date (schemeCloseDate is null) |
| DBT scheme | No (dbtScheme: No) |
What LPD means: LPD stands for Litres Per Day — how many litres of water the system can heat in a day. Choose the capacity according to your family’s needs — prices for systems from 100 LPD to 500 LPD are given below.
What Benefit You Get — How Much Subsidy
According to myScheme, the subsidy under this scheme is as follows:
| Type of system | Subsidy (per 100 LPD) | Maximum subsidy |
|---|---|---|
| FPC system (Flat Plate Collector) | Rs 10,000 | Rs 30,000 |
| Other type of system (myScheme does not name it — read the warning below) | Rs 3,000 | Rs 9,000 |
Warning — the second type is not named: myScheme does not name the type of system that gets the Rs 3,000 per 100 LPD rate. HAREDA’s price list mentions only two types of systems — ETC (Evacuated Tube Collector) and FPC (Flat Plate Collector) — so this rate is taken to be for ETC systems. But this is our inference, not an official confirmation — before buying a system, confirm in writing from HAREDA or the district office which system the Rs 3,000 rate applies to.
Worked examples (calculated from myScheme’s figures):
- 100 LPD, FPC system: subsidy Rs 10,000
- 200 LPD, FPC system: subsidy Rs 20,000
- 300 LPD, FPC system: subsidy Rs 30,000 (at the maximum cap)
- 500 LPD, FPC system: subsidy still Rs 30,000 — no extra subsidy above 300 LPD capacity
- 100 LPD, ETC system (if the Rs 3,000 rate applies to ETC): subsidy Rs 3,000
- 200 LPD, ETC system: subsidy Rs 6,000
- 300 LPD, ETC system: subsidy Rs 9,000 (at the maximum cap)
HAREDA’s published prices (indicative):
| Capacity (LPD) | ETC system price (Rs) | FPC system price (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 17,000 | 24,000 |
| 200 | 30,000 | 39,000 |
| 300 | 44,000 | 55,600 |
| 500 | 70,000 | 88,000 |
These prices are from HAREDA’s published list (as reported by JagranJosh, 25 October 2026). The actual price can vary by vendor, brand and installation — the subsidy is not a percentage of the price, it is a fixed amount per 100 LPD. For example, a 100 LPD FPC system (price Rs 24,000) gets a Rs 10,000 subsidy, which works out to about 42% — but that percentage is calculated from HAREDA’s indicative price, it is not an official percentage.
Electricity savings: According to Vikaspedia, the Government of India’s knowledge portal, a 100 LPD solar water heater can save about 950 units of electricity per year. This is an estimate — actual savings depend on your usage and the weather. A solar water heater heats water directly with the sun’s heat, so it does not use electricity like a geyser (some models may use electricity for a backup heater).
Who Can Apply — Eligibility
The most important warning: myScheme does not list any eligibility conditions at all for this scheme — the eligibility section is empty. The information below comes only from the scheme’s brief description. Before applying, confirm the eligibility conditions in writing from the SARAL form or the HAREDA office.
- You must be a resident of Haryana.
- Haryana Government employees residing in Chandigarh are also eligible — this is stated clearly in the scheme’s description.
- The system must be for domestic use — this scheme is for homes, not for commercial or industrial use.
What myScheme does NOT say (and you should ask about):
- No income limit is stated — the scheme mentions no income condition at all.
- No age limit or caste/category condition is stated.
- It is not stated whether the subsidy is for one system per household or for more than one.
- It is not stated whether the house must be self-owned or whether a system can be installed in a rented house.
- It is not stated whether the subsidy applies to an already installed system or only to a new one.
Documents Required
Warning: myScheme does not give any document list for this scheme. The list below is prepared from SARAL’s general process and similar schemes — it is only for preparation. The documents asked for in the SARAL form will be final.
- Identity proof: Aadhaar card
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP Family ID) — the SARAL form may ask for the PPP number
- Residence proof: proof of being a Haryana resident (such as an electricity bill, ration card or voter card)
- Bank account details: passbook or bank account information (in case the subsidy comes into the account)
- System-related documents (if the form asks): vendor’s quotation/bill, installation certificate — myScheme does not say at which stage the subsidy is given, so ask about the process before buying
- For Haryana Government employees in Chandigarh: proof of being a government employee (department certificate/identity card) — this too is our suggestion, it is not stated on myScheme
How to Apply Online — On SARAL
According to myScheme, this scheme has online application only — through the Antyodaya SARAL portal (saralharyana.gov.in). The application has two parts: first registration on SARAL, then the application for the scheme.
Part 1 — Registration on the SARAL portal
- Step 1: Visit the Antyodaya SARAL portal saralharyana.gov.in.
- Step 2: Click on “New User / Register Here” and fill in the required details such as name, email ID, mobile number and password, then click “Submit”.
- Step 3: Verify the OTP received on your email and mobile number — or click on the verification link to activate the profile.
Part 2 — Login and apply for the scheme
- Step 1: Visit the SARAL portal saralharyana.gov.in.
- Step 2: Use the “Sign in here” option on the right side of the screen, enter your credentials and click “Login”.
- Step 3: In the opened window, click on “Scheme / Services list” — the list of schemes will appear on the screen.
- Step 4: Select this scheme (Solar Water Heating System — Domestic Sector) from the list and click on “Apply for Service / Scheme”.
- Step 5: Fill in all the details in the online application form and click “Submit”.
Note: myScheme does not state the SARAL service name or serial number for this scheme — search for the scheme by name on SARAL. Fill in the form correctly — wrong information can hold up the application. After submitting, you will get an Application Reference ID — keep it safe, you will need it to check the status.
Offline Application — Is There Any Way?
myScheme mentions only the online method for this scheme — no separate offline form or paper application process is given. If you cannot apply online yourself, these are the options:
- Atal Seva Kendra: the online application on SARAL can be filed from there — service charge is Rs 10.
- Common Service Centre (CSC): a CSC can also help with the SARAL application — service charge is Rs 10 (according to myScheme).
- Guidance from HAREDA / district office: for information about the system, vendors and the subsidy process, contact your district renewable energy office or the HAREDA headquarters (Panchkula) — contact details are given below under ‘Helpline’.
Warning: if anyone claims they can get you the subsidy by filling a paper form, first check the scheme’s name and process on the SARAL portal yourself — myScheme mentions no paper application.
Fee and Timeline
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Government charges | Nil (No Fee) |
| Service charges | Rs 10 |
| Atal Seva Kendra service charges | Rs 10 |
| Last date to apply | None — myScheme lists no last date |
| RTS / disposal timeline | Not stated on myScheme |
Note: the Rs 10 service charge is the fee for applying — the cost of the system and its installation is separate and has to be paid to the vendor. myScheme does not say when and how the subsidy is given (before or after installation, into the account or as a price reduction) — confirm this in writing from HAREDA before buying.
How to Check the Application Status
After submitting the application, you can check the status in these ways:
- Online: visit the SARAL status portal status.saralharyana.nic.in — select the department and scheme there and enter the Application Reference ID.
- By SMS: from your registered mobile, type SARAL and send it to 9954699899. From another mobile, type SARAL<space>Application ID and send it to 9954699899.
- Complaint/ticket status: check on eticketing.saralharyana.nic.in/CitizenViewComplaints.aspx.
Note: 9954699899 is SARAL’s general number — it is not a separate number for this scheme. Keep the Application Reference ID safe to check the status.
Helpline and Contact
| For | Contact |
|---|---|
| SARAL helpline | 0172-3968400 |
| SARAL email | [email protected] |
| HAREDA headquarters | Akshay Urja Bhawan, Institutional Plot No. 1, Sector 17, Panchkula, Haryana – 134109 |
| HAREDA phone | 0172-2587233 |
| HAREDA email | [email protected] |
Note: HAREDA’s contact details are taken from HAREDA’s official website (hareda.gov.in) contact page, checked on 9 November 2026. The number 0172-3104346 is listed on HAREDA’s website as the Solar Water Pump helpline — it is not the number for this scheme (solar water heater).
Do Not Confuse This Scheme With Other Solar Schemes
Haryana has several solar schemes running — this scheme is only for heating water at home. The other schemes are for different purposes:
| Scheme | For what | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| This scheme — Solar Water Heating System (Domestic) | Solar water heater to heat water at home | Rs 10,000 per 100 LPD on FPC (maximum Rs 30,000) |
| PM-KUSUM Solar Pump Scheme (our Hindi guide — post 5977) | Solar water pumps for farm irrigation | 75% subsidy (for farmers) |
| Manohar Jyoti Scheme (our Hindi guide — post 6006) | Solar home system for lighting/electricity at home | Rs 15,000 subsidy |
| PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (our English guide — post 7911) | Generating electricity from rooftop solar panels | Up to Rs 78,000 (central assistance) |
| Saur Urja Protsahan Yojana (our Hindi guide — post 6221) | Generating electricity from rooftop solar panels | Interest-free assistance (details in our guide) |
The most important difference: the PM Surya Ghar subsidy does NOT apply to solar water heaters — it is only for rooftop solar panels that generate electricity, because a water heater does not generate electricity, it heats water directly with the sun’s heat. If you need a heater to heat water, apply under this scheme (Solar Water Heating System) — not under PM Surya Ghar.
Points to Note — Conflicts and Unverified Information
While preparing this guide, these gaps and conflicts were found in the myScheme and HAREDA information — they are written here clearly so that you do not spend money on a misunderstanding:
- The second system type is not named: myScheme does not name the type of system that gets the Rs 3,000 per 100 LPD rate. HAREDA mentions only two types, ETC and FPC, so this rate is taken to be for ETC — but this is an inference, not a confirmation. Confirm in writing from the department before buying.
- The eligibility list is empty: myScheme’s eligibility section has no conditions at all — only the description mentions “residents of Haryana and Haryana Government employees residing in Chandigarh”. Income limit, age limit, whether the house must be self-owned — nothing is stated.
- No document list: myScheme gives no document list for this scheme — the document list in this guide is only for preparation; the SARAL form’s list will be final.
- The guidelines could not be read: the guidelines link for this scheme on myScheme (kms.saralharyana.nic.in) did not open at all on 9 November 2026 (HTTP 000) — so the primary document could not be checked.
- This scheme is not in HAREDA’s scheme list: on HAREDA’s website (hareda.gov.in) “all schemes” page, only the Solar Water Pumping Programme appears — the solar water heater scheme was not found listed there. The scheme exists on myScheme and SARAL, but confirm its current availability with the HAREDA/district office before installing.
- How the subsidy is paid is not stated: whether the subsidy comes into the account after installation, is deducted from the price, or requires applying first and then installing — myScheme does not say. Which vendors (empanelled vendors) the system must be bought from is also not stated.
- No timeline: last date to apply, RTS timeline or disposal period — none of these is stated on myScheme. The scheme has no closing date (schemeCloseDate null).
- SARAL service name/serial not stated: you have to search for the scheme by name on SARAL — the service serial number is not given on myScheme.
- No upper limit on system size is stated: the subsidy cap binds at 300 LPD (Rs 30,000 on FPC, Rs 9,000 on ETC) — installing 500 LPD will not get more subsidy. This is calculated from myScheme’s figures.
- One house, one system? Whether more than one system per household gets a subsidy, and whether an old system qualifies or only a new one — myScheme says nothing about this.
- HAREDA’s prices are indicative: the price list above is HAREDA’s published list (via JagranJosh, 25 October 2026) — the actual price can vary by vendor and brand.
- The SMS number is not scheme-specific: 9954699899 is SARAL’s general number — no separate number for this scheme is given on myScheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much subsidy do I get under this scheme?
Rs 10,000 per 100 LPD on FPC systems (maximum Rs 30,000) and Rs 3,000 per 100 LPD on the other type of system (maximum Rs 9,000). A 200 LPD FPC system gets Rs 20,000 and a 300 LPD one gets Rs 30,000 — there is no extra subsidy above 300 LPD capacity.
2. Who can apply?
According to the scheme’s description, residents of Haryana and Haryana Government employees residing in Chandigarh. Note — myScheme lists no eligibility conditions, so ask the SARAL form or the HAREDA office about income limits or other conditions.
3. How do I apply?
Online only — through the Antyodaya SARAL portal (saralharyana.gov.in). First register on SARAL (name, email, mobile, OTP verification), then login and select this scheme from the “Scheme/Services list” and fill the form. An Atal Seva Kendra can also file the application (service charge Rs 10).
4. What is the application fee?
There is no government fee. The service charge is Rs 10 — Rs 10 at an Atal Seva Kendra too. The cost of the system and its installation is separate and has to be paid to the vendor.
5. Can I get a subsidy for a solar water heater under PM Surya Ghar?
No. PM Surya Ghar is only for rooftop solar panels that generate electricity. A solar water heater does not generate electricity — it heats water directly with the sun’s heat — so apply under this scheme (Solar Water Heating System, Domestic Sector).
6. What is the difference between a solar water heater and a solar pump/home system?
A solar water heater only heats water (this scheme). A solar pump (PM-KUSUM, post 5977 — Hindi guide) is for farm irrigation. A solar home system (Manohar Jyoti, post 6006 — Hindi guide) is for lighting and electricity at home. All three are separate schemes — choose the right one for your need.
7. What is the last date to apply?
myScheme lists no last date for this scheme (schemeCloseDate null) — you can apply at any time. But rules can change, so do not delay, and check the scheme’s current status on SARAL before applying.
8. How do I check my application status?
On the SARAL status portal status.saralharyana.nic.in by entering the Application Reference ID, or by sending an SMS with SARAL to 9954699899 from your registered mobile. Complaint status can be checked at eticketing.saralharyana.nic.in.
Official Links
- myScheme — Solar Water Heating System (Domestic Sector): https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/swhsds
- Antyodaya SARAL portal (online application): https://saralharyana.gov.in/
- SARAL status check: https://status.saralharyana.nic.in/
- SARAL complaint/ticket status: https://eticketing.saralharyana.nic.in/CitizenViewComplaints.aspx
- HAREDA official website: https://hareda.gov.in/
- HAREDA contact page: https://hareda.gov.in/contact-us/
- Scheme guidelines (myScheme reference — did not open on 9 November 2026): https://kms.saralharyana.nic.in/ViewDoc?Id=7Dp055F6MhNzBJWgZnQ20A==
Disclaimer: This information is prepared on 9 November 2026 from myScheme (myscheme.gov.in). The eligibility conditions list, document list, subsidy payment process, list of authorised vendors and RTS timeline were not found in official sources — please confirm them in writing from the HAREDA headquarters (Panchkula) or your district renewable energy office before applying or buying. If the rules change, the Department’s notice will apply.
