How Much Support Can You Claim for Going Solar?
From residential rooftops to large-scale industrial installations, every Central and Gujarat State Government solar scheme is listed here in one place — eligibility, subsidy value, and the exact application process.
Residential Rooftop Solar
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
Government of India — rooftop solar for every household
The flagship Central Government initiative for grid-connected rooftop solar, covering residential systems from 1 kW to 10 kW. The subsidy is disbursed as a direct bank transfer within 30–45 days of DISCOM commissioning.
Eligibility
- Indian resident with a suitable rooftop for installation
- Valid electricity connection with the local DISCOM
- Subsidy tiers: ₹30,000 (1 kW) · ₹60,000 (2 kW) · ₹78,000 (3 kW and above)
Application Process
- Register at pmsuryaghar.gov.in
- Submit state, DISCOM and consumer number details
- Engage an MNRE-empanelled installer such as Pahal Solar
- Subsidy is credited following DISCOM inspection and approval
SURYA Gujarat & Net Metering
GEDA — state-level facilitation and billing credit
Gujarat implements PM Surya Ghar through the SURYA Gujarat portal alongside its own GEDA net-metering policy. This allows surplus daytime generation to be exported to the grid and credited against the electricity bill, applicable across all four state DISCOMs — UGVCL, DGVCL, PGVCL and MGVCL.
Eligibility
- Property located within a Gujarat DISCOM service area
- Solar system commissioned under PM Surya Ghar
- No outstanding electricity dues
Application Process
- Visit the GEDA website or the relevant DISCOM portal
- File the net-metering application alongside the solar installation
- DISCOM conducts a final inspection and activates the meter
Agricultural & Irrigation
Solarisation of Existing Pumps
Converting grid-connected agricultural pumps to solar
Farmers with an existing grid-connected irrigation pump can convert it to solar power under Component C. Surplus electricity generated can be sold to the DISCOM at a fixed tariff, creating an additional income stream.
Eligibility
- Existing grid-connected agricultural pump
- Valid agricultural land records (7/12 extract, 8A khata)
- Access to a functioning water source
Application Process
- Apply through the state nodal energy agency (GEDA in Gujarat)
- Submit land and pump documentation
- Installation is carried out by an empanelled vendor once allotted
New Standalone Solar Pumps
For off-grid farmland · 3 HP to 10 HP
Designed for farmland with no grid access, this scheme replaces diesel-powered pumps with new solar-powered irrigation pumps. A combined 30% central and 30% state subsidy reduces the farmer's contribution to approximately 10% of system cost, with the remainder available through bank financing.
Eligibility
- No existing grid-connected pump on the field
- Proof of agricultural land ownership
- Priority given to farmers replacing diesel pumps
Application Process
- Apply through the state nodal energy agency portal
- Select the required pump capacity (2 HP to 10 HP)
- Confirm installation upon payment of the farmer contribution
Solar Power Plants on Farmland
500 kW – 2 MW · guaranteed rental income
Landowners with barren or underutilised agricultural land can host a decentralised, ground-mounted solar power plant and sell the generated electricity to the DISCOM. This provides a guaranteed rental or lease income while allowing continued agricultural use of the land under an agrivoltaics model.
Eligibility
- Individual farmers, water-user associations, cooperatives, or panchayats
- Barren or low-yield land is preferred
- Land located within approximately 5 km of a substation is favourable
Application Process
- Submit land details to the DISCOM or state nodal agency
- Approval is granted following a grid-feasibility assessment
- A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is signed with the DISCOM
Commercial & Industrial Scale
Commercial & Industrial Solar Policy
Unrestricted capacity, tax incentives, open access
Under the Gujarat Integrated Renewable Energy Policy (GREP), factories, MSMEs and large industrial consumers can access significant regulatory relief and tax benefits. Surplus power may be sold to the DISCOM at a fixed rate, and there is no upper limit on system capacity, subject to grid feasibility.
Key Benefits
- 40% accelerated depreciation on capital expenditure
- Tax exemption under Section 80-IA of the Income Tax Act
- Zero Cross-Subsidy Surcharge, with unrestricted system capacity
- Surplus power sale at ₹2.25/unit for the first 5 years
Application Process
- Submit a project proposal and load details to GEDA/GUVNL
- File for open access or group-captive registration
- Installation proceeds following technical feasibility approval
Pan-India Coverage
State Nodal Agencies & Electricity Boards
Every Indian state and union territory has a designated agency that implements solar and renewable energy schemes locally. Find yours below.
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Andhra Pradesh
New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of AP — NREDCAP
Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency — APEDA
Assam
Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd. — APDCL
Bihar
Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency — BREDA
Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency — CREDA
Goa
Goa Energy Development Agency — GEDA (Goa)
Gujarat
Gujarat Energy Development Agency — GEDA
Haryana
Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency — HAREDA
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency — HIMURJA
Jharkhand
Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency — JREDA
Karnataka
Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd. — KREDL
Kerala
Agency for Non-Conventional Energy & Rural Technology — ANERT
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam — MPUVN
Maharashtra
Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) · Distribution via MSEDCL / Generation via MAHAGENCO
Manipur
Manipur Renewable Energy Development Agency — MANIREDA
Meghalaya
Meghalaya Non-Conventional & Rural Energy Development Agency — MNREDA
Mizoram
Zoram Energy Development Agency — ZEDA
Nagaland
Nagaland Renewable Energy Development Agency — NREDA
Odisha
Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency — OREDA
Punjab
Punjab Energy Development Agency — PEDA
Rajasthan
Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd. — RRECL
Sikkim
Sikkim Renewable Energy Development Agency — SREDA
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency — TEDA
Telangana
Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corp. — TSREDCO
Tripura
Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency — TREDA
Uttar Pradesh
UP New & Renewable Energy Development Agency — UPNEDA
Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency — UREDA
West Bengal
West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency — WBREDA
Delhi (UT)
Discoms — BSES Rajdhani, BSES Yamuna, Tata Power-DDL
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
J&K Energy Development Agency — JAKEDA
Ladakh (UT)
Ladakh Renewable Energy Development Agency — LREDA
Chandigarh (UT)
Chandigarh Renewable Energy & Science & Tech. Promotion Society — CREST
Puducherry (UT)
Directorate of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Puducherry
Andaman & Nicobar (UT)
Andaman & Nicobar Islands Energy Development Agency
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (UT)
DNH & DD Power Distribution Corporation Ltd.
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