KEY GOVERNMENT SCHEMES ACCELERATING SOLAR IN INDIA
The Government of India is leading the way in accelerating solar energy adoption through targeted schemes offering direct subsidies, financial incentives, and streamlined access for individuals, farmers, housing societies, industry, and institutions. Here are the most impactful and currently active government programs with realistic figures for subsidy and support, suitable for inclusion in brochures, websites, proposals, and communications to government departments and customers.
pM SURYA GHAR YOJANA
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana targets installat solar System aimed at bringing the benefits of solar energy directly to residential households and reduce depedency on grid supply
Key Benefits : Subsidy Support directly to the consumer’s bank account ₹18,000 for a 1 kW rooftop solar system ₹30,000 for a 2 kW system ₹78,000 for a 3 kW system (maximum subsidy cap)
pM KUSUM YOJANA
The PM-KUSUM Yojana(Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) is a Government of India scheme launched in 2019 to promote the use of solar energy among farmers. It aims to ensure energy security, increase farmers’ income, and promote clean energy in rural areas.
Key Benefits : Subsidy Support for 3HP, 5 HP, 7.5 HP Pump 30% Subsidy offer by Central Government 30% Subsidy offer by State Government 30% Loan offer by Banks Subsidy offer by central Government 10% Farmars Contribution
PRODUCTION LINKED INCENTIVE SCHEME
PLI Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules is a key initiative by the Government of India under the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
The Solar for Group Housing Society schemes are often implemented through various models like the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model or the MNRE Rooftop Phase II program for Subsidy for (Group Housing Society(GHS) /Resident Welfare Association (RWA) )
Key Benefits : Subsidy Support under PM Saurya Ghar Yojna ₹18,000 for a per kW : Rooftop solar system uo to 500 kW ₹18,000 for a per kW : EV charging, up to 500 kW Capacity Aim to reduse depedency on grid supply & electricity bill
