India offers various government solar subsidy schemes for home and industry installations. The following are general procedures for the subsidy scheme in India1:
- How can I get subsidy on solar?
To receive a solar subsidy, you have to install a solar PV or solar-powered system at your home, industry, or institutional building. The homeowner, industry, or institution can apply for the subsidy after installing the solar-powered system. - Where can I apply for solar subsidy?
One can apply for a solar subsidy through the District Renewable Energy Department (DRED) from the state. You can contact the nearest DRED office to get the application form. Fill-up the application form with details and attach relevant documents. - Who is the right person of this scheme?
The right person for solar subsidy schemes in India is the individual homeowner, industry, or institution that owns the solar-powered system. - How much can I get subsidy amount?
The amount of subsidy depends on the installation capacity of a solar panel or system, which varies across states. In India, a subsidy ranges from 20% to 40% of the system cost. - How much does the solar subsidy amount of the solar system in each state?
The subsidy amount for each state varies. Here are a few examples:
- Uttar Pradesh offers a subsidy of 20% of the system cost with a maximum limit of INR 10,000–
- Madhya Pradesh offers up to 50% of the benchmark cost–
- Maharashtra offers a state subsidy of up to 20% of the benchmark cost–
Sources:
- “Solar Subsidy Scheme in India,” Novergy Solar, accessed August 20, 2021, https://www.novergysolar.com/solar-panel-cost-in-india-and-subsidy/. ↩