Government Solar Support
Financial assistance and incentives available for solar installations through central and Uttar Pradesh government programmes.
Which Support Applies To You?
RESIDENTIAL SOLAR
Direct capital subsidies for residential rooftop installations.
PM SURYA GHAR
Central Government Support
| System Capacity | Central CFA |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 |
| 3 kW and above | ₹78,000 maximum |
UTTAR PRADESH SUPPORT
State Government Top-up
₹15,000 / kW
Maximum ₹30,000
Potential Combined Support
Up to ₹1.08 lakh
Subject to eligibility and applicable programme rules.
Eligibility
- Residential electricity connection
- Eligible residential property
- Installation through an empaneled vendor
- Required KYC and property documentation
Application Process
Register on the official national portal
Select an eligible empaneled vendor
Complete installation and net-metering
Inspection and subsidy disbursement via DBT
AGRICULTURAL SOLAR
Support for farmers requiring solar pumps and agricultural solarization.
PM-KUSUM
Farmer Energy Security
30%
Central Support
30%
UP State Support
60%
Combined Support
Farmers typically contribute the remaining 40% (with bank financing options available for up to 30%).
Important: Actual support depends on the applicable PM-KUSUM component (standalone pumps vs grid-connected), pump capacity, and specific programme requirements at the time of application.
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL SOLAR
Tax benefits for commercial capital expenditure.
ACCELERATED DEPRECIATION
Section 32, Income Tax Act
40%
Year 1 Tax Depreciation
Note: This is a tax benefit rather than an upfront cash subsidy and is relevant to qualifying commercial/industrial CAPEX installations. It is not a direct subsidy program.
Official Resources
NEED HELP DETERMINING YOUR ELIGIBILITY?
Our team can help you understand the applicable solar scheme, estimate your system requirements and guide you through the installation process.
Talk to our solar teamIMPORTANT: Information verified August 2026. Subsidy amounts, eligibility criteria, application procedures and programme availability may change based on current government guidelines. Customers should verify the latest requirements through the relevant official government portal before applying.
