Rajasthan 220 MW Rooftop Solar Tender Under PM Surya Ghar

Two of Rajasthan's largest power distribution companies have jointly invited bids for 220 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar capacity under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, marking one of the state's most significant residential rooftop procurement pushes of 2026. Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam and Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam are each seeking 110 MW of installations across their respective distribution areas, with a bid submission deadline of July 29, 2026.

While the tender targets residential rooftop systems through the central government's flagship subsidy scheme, its scale and timing carry broader implications for Rajasthan's solar ecosystem — including the commercial and industrial segment, where a maturing vendor base and evolving net-metering framework are reshaping project economics.

TL;DR

• JdVVNL and JVVNL jointly invited bids for 220 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
• Each DISCOM is procuring 110 MW, with installations spread across both distribution areas in Rajasthan.
• The tender was notified on July 13, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of July 29, 2026.
• Rajasthan has India's highest solar irradiance at 5.5–6.0 kWh/m2/day, making it a priority state for rooftop deployment.
• The RERC raised the net-metering cap from 500 kW to 1 MW in February 2024, expanding scope for larger rooftop systems.
• Virtual Net Metering and Group Net Metering were introduced in October 2025, though rollout has been slow as of April 2026.
• The 220 MW tender signals strong state-level solar demand that benefits C&I buyers through a maturing vendor ecosystem and DISCOM infrastructure.

The Tender: 220 MW Across Two DISCOMs

Rajasthan's electricity distribution is managed by three DISCOMs, with Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JdVVNL) serving the western region and Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JVVNL) serving the central and eastern regions. The two DISCOMs have structured this procurement as parallel 110 MW bids, each covering grid-connected rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar scheme.

The tender notice was published on July 13, 2026, giving bidders approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their proposals. The 220 MW combined capacity represents a substantial residential rooftop procurement, reflecting the state's push to accelerate rooftop solar adoption under the central scheme.

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana — The Policy Context

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is the Government of India's flagship residential rooftop solar program, designed to provide subsidized solar power to households across the country. The scheme offers central financial assistance to reduce the upfront cost of rooftop solar installations, with the goal of enabling households to generate their own electricity and reduce their monthly power bills.

Under the scheme, residential consumers receive subsidies structured to make rooftop solar financially attractive, with the central government covering a significant portion of the system cost. State DISCOMs serve as the implementing agencies, responsible for tendering, vendor empanelment, installation oversight, and grid integration through net-metering arrangements.

Rajasthan's participation in PM Surya Ghar is particularly significant given the state's solar resource advantage. With irradiance levels consistently ranking among the highest in India, rooftop systems in Rajasthan generate more electricity per installed kilowatt than in most other states, improving the financial returns for participating households and making the state a priority target for scheme deployment.

Why Rajasthan: Solar Resource and State Policy

Rajasthan's solar potential is well documented. The state receives solar irradiance in the range of 5.5 to 6.0 kWh/m2/day — the highest in India — which translates directly into higher energy yields from rooftop installations. A 5 kW rooftop system in Rajasthan can generate meaningfully more annual energy than an identical system in a lower-irradiance state, shortening the payback period and improving the internal rate of return for the household.

Net-Metering Evolution in Rajasthan

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission has progressively expanded the state's net-metering framework to accommodate larger and more flexible rooftop installations. Key milestones include:

The February 2024 increase in the net-metering cap from 500 kW to 1 MW was a pivotal change for the C&I segment. It allowed larger industrial consumers with rooftop or nearby ground-mount capacity exceeding 500 kW to access net-metering, improving project economics for medium-scale industrial installations. For a comprehensive overview of how these policies fit into the national framework, our net-metering policy guide for India covers eligibility, caps, and settlement mechanisms across states.

VNM and GNM: Introduced but Not Yet Fully Operational

Virtual Net Metering and Group Net Metering were introduced through the Third Amendment to Rajasthan's distributed generation regulations in October 2025. VNM allows consumers who do not have a suitable roof — such as apartment dwellers or businesses in rented premises — to invest in a shared solar installation at a different location and receive credit on their electricity bill proportionate to their investment. GNM enables a group of consumers to collectively invest in and benefit from a single solar installation.

However, as of April 2026, the rollout of VNM and GNM in Rajasthan has been slow, with implementation challenges delaying practical adoption. DISCOMs are still developing the administrative and billing infrastructure needed to support these mechanisms, and the current 220 MW PM Surya Ghar tender does not explicitly incorporate VNM or GNM arrangements — it follows the conventional rooftop installation and net-metering model.

For a deeper look at Rajasthan's solar policy environment and its implications for project development, our Rajasthan solar installation industry guide covers the state's regulatory framework, incentive structure, and project development landscape in detail.

The 220 MW Scale: What It Signals for the Market

A 220 MW residential rooftop tender is substantial by any measure. To put it in context, it represents a significant volume of installations that will require vendor capacity, engineering resources, and grid integration support across both DISCOM territories.

Implications for the Vendor Ecosystem

Tenders of this scale attract a range of solar EPC companies in India, from large national players to regional installers. The competitive bidding process for PM Surya Ghar tenders typically involves empanelment of vendors who meet technical, financial, and experience criteria set by the DISCOMs. A 220 MW procurement expands the pool of active vendors in Rajasthan, creating a more competitive market that benefits not only residential consumers under the scheme but also commercial and industrial buyers who source from the same vendor base.

When vendors scale up their operations to serve government-backed residential tenders, they bring that capacity, trained workforce, and supply chain efficiency to C&I projects as well. This spillover effect is one of the key ways in which large residential procurement programs strengthen the broader solar market, consistent with the growth trajectory tracked in the India solar industry outlook for 2025–26.

Implications for DISCOM Infrastructure

Managing 220 MW of new grid-connected rooftop installations requires DISCOMs to process a large volume of net-metering applications, conduct technical feasibility assessments, install bi-directional meters, and integrate the distributed generation into their grid operations. The experience and infrastructure that JdVVNL and JVVNL build through this tender — including streamlined application processes, grid integration protocols, and metering systems — directly benefit C&I consumers who also rely on DISCOM net-metering infrastructure for their own rooftop projects.

The C&I Connection: Why a Residential Tender Matters to Industrial Buyers

At first glance, a PM Surya Ghar residential tender may seem disconnected from the commercial and industrial solar market. In practice, the connection is direct and multifaceted.

Maturing Vendor Ecosystem

Rajasthan's commercial and industrial solar sector benefits from the same vendor ecosystem that serves residential tenders. When vendors win PM Surya Ghar contracts, they invest in workforce training, quality processes, and supply chain relationships that make them more capable and cost-competitive when bidding for C&I projects. The 220 MW tender will accelerate this maturation process, expanding the roster of experienced EPC providers active in Rajasthan.

Net-Metering Infrastructure

C&I rooftop projects in Rajasthan depend on DISCOM net-metering infrastructure. The processing of net-metering applications, grid integration procedures, and metering systems that JdVVNL and JVVNL develop for the PM Surya Ghar program directly improve the experience for C&I consumers seeking net-metering connections. A DISCOM that has processed thousands of residential net-metering applications is better equipped to handle C&I applications efficiently.

Market Depth and Pricing

Large tenders create volume demand for modules, inverters, mounting structures, and balance-of-system components. This volume demand attracts suppliers and distributors to Rajasthan, improving component availability and driving down logistics costs. For C&I buyers, this means better access to equipment and more competitive pricing — particularly for modules, where the ALMM mandate for 2026 requires domestic sourcing for government-backed projects. Technology choices also matter: in Rajasthan's high-irradiance environment, the temperature coefficient advantages of TOPCon documented in our mono PERC vs TOPCon vs HJT comparison are particularly relevant. When evaluating suppliers, the comparison of Waaree vs Trina solar panels in India offers a practical framework, and the cost of solar EPC per MW in India helps quantify how module selection shapes overall project economics.

State-Level Solar Demand as a Signal

The 220 MW tender is a signal of strong state-level solar demand in Rajasthan. When DISCOMs actively procure large volumes of rooftop solar, it indicates political and institutional commitment to solar deployment — a favorable environment for C&I buyers navigating the project development landscape. For those evaluating open access solar charges in Rajasthan for FY 2026–27, a state that is aggressively expanding rooftop solar is more likely to maintain supportive policies for larger C&I installations as well.

Key Takeaways

• JdVVNL and JVVNL jointly invited bids for 220 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar, with 110 MW procured by each DISCOM.
• The tender was notified on July 13, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of July 29, 2026.
• Rajasthan's solar irradiance of 5.5–6.0 kWh/m2/day — the highest in India — makes rooftop installations particularly productive in the state.
• The RERC raised the net-metering cap from 500 kW to 1 MW in February 2024, benefiting both residential and C&I rooftop projects.
• Virtual Net Metering and Group Net Metering were introduced in October 2025 but face slow rollout as of April 2026.
• The 220 MW tender signals strong state-level solar demand that benefits C&I buyers through a maturing vendor ecosystem and improving DISCOM infrastructure.
• Large residential tenders strengthen the vendor base, net-metering processes, and component supply chain that C&I solar projects in Rajasthan also rely on.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rajasthan 220 MW rooftop solar tender?

The tender is a joint procurement by Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JdVVNL) and Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JVVNL), each seeking 110 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems for a combined 220 MW. The tender was notified on July 13, 2026, under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana scheme, with a bid submission deadline of July 29, 2026.

Which DISCOMs are involved in the Rajasthan rooftop tender?

Two of Rajasthan's three DISCOMs are involved: Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JdVVNL), serving the western distribution area, and Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JVVNL), serving the central and eastern distribution area. Each DISCOM is procuring 110 MW of rooftop solar capacity.

What is the bid submission deadline for the Rajasthan 220 MW tender?

The bid submission deadline is July 29, 2026. The tender was noticed on July 13, 2026, giving bidders approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their proposals for the 220 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems.

Under what scheme is the Rajasthan 220 MW rooftop tender being issued?

The tender is issued under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the Government of India's flagship residential rooftop solar program. The scheme provides central financial assistance to reduce the upfront cost of rooftop solar installations for households, with state DISCOMs serving as implementing agencies.

What is Rajasthan's net-metering cap for rooftop solar?

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission raised the net-metering cap from 500 kW to 1 MW in February 2024. This expansion allows larger rooftop and ground-mount systems to access net-metering, benefiting both residential consumers under PM Surya Ghar and commercial and industrial consumers with larger installations.

Are Virtual Net Metering and Group Net Metering available in Rajasthan?

Virtual Net Metering (VNM) and Group Net Metering (GNM) were introduced in Rajasthan through the Third Amendment to the state's distributed generation regulations in October 2025. However, as of April 2026, rollout has been slow, with DISCOMs still developing the administrative and billing infrastructure needed for practical implementation. The current 220 MW PM Surya Ghar tender follows the conventional rooftop installation and net-metering model.

Why does a residential PM Surya Ghar tender matter to C&I solar buyers?

A residential tender of this scale strengthens the broader solar ecosystem that C&I buyers rely on. It expands the vendor base, improves DISCOM net-metering infrastructure, increases component availability, and signals strong state-level solar demand — all of which benefit commercial and industrial projects. C&I buyers source from the same EPC companies, depend on the same DISCOM net-metering processes, and benefit from the same supply chain maturation.

What makes Rajasthan attractive for rooftop solar?

Rajasthan has the highest solar irradiance in India at 5.5 to 6.0 kWh/m2/day, meaning rooftop systems generate more electricity per installed kilowatt than in most other states. Combined with a supportive net-metering framework (1 MW cap), active DISCOM participation in PM Surya Ghar, and a growing vendor ecosystem, Rajasthan offers favorable conditions for both residential and C&I rooftop solar deployment.

Sources

• Mercom India — Rajasthan DISCOM Rooftop Solar Tender — July 13, 2026

This article was authored by Sun Wave Technologies and published on July 13, 2026. It reflects the Rajasthan 220 MW rooftop solar tender as notified by JdVVNL and JVVNL on July 13, 2026. For the most current tender details, bid documents, and submission requirements, refer to the official DISCOM portals and tender notifications.