Solar Panel Subsidy in West Bengal, 2023

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West Bengal is a pioneer in solar technology in India. Government-owned WEBEL was one of the first manufacturers of solar energy panels in the country. It is mandatory for all large housing societies in West Bengal, (having a total contract demand of more than 500 kW) to install solar rooftop systems to meet a minimum of 1.5% of their total electrical load by solar energy. The subsidies are applicable as per SECI guidelines.

How & how much subsidy on solar can be availed?

Subsidy/Support is available from Central Government through MNRE.

The subsidy available on the installation of grid-connected solar rooftop power plants is 30% of the benchmark cost. Government institutions including PSUs shall not be eligible for the subsidy. Instead, they will be given achievement-linked incentives/awards. All residential and institutional buildings such as schools, health institutions, etc. and the social sector can avail CFA.

Benchmark cost of Grid Connected Solar System as per the Central Government of India, MNRE - Last Updated, January, 2022

System	Govt. Subsidy	Customer Price
Up to 3kW	40%
Above 3kW to Upto 10kW	20%
Above 10kW	0%
Cost of 3kW Solar System	Without Subsidy	1,80,000
Customer Payable Amount	With Subsidy (- Rs. 72,000)	1,08,000
Cost of 5kW Solar System	Without Subsidy	3,00,000
3kW	40% Subsidy (3*24,000)	-72,000
2kW	20% Subsidy (2*12,000)	-24,000
Customer Payable Amount	With Subsidy (-96,000)	2,04,000
5kW - Generation	Benefits	Units - Rs. 7.5/U
Daily Genration	25 Units	187
Monhtly Genration	625 Units	4687
Yearly Generation	7,500 Units	56, 250
Lifetime Generation	1,87,500 Units	14,06,250
Return on Investment		3.6 years
Income		6.89X
	Installation Area
1.	Mono Perc	500 sq.ft.
2.	Shark 440W - 540W	300 sq.ft.

List of DISCOMS in West Bengal:

Calcutta Electricity Supply Co.(CESC)
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)
Dishergarh Power Co. Ltd.
Durgapur Project Limited
WBSEDCL

What is the entire process?

To apply solar subsidy, you should follow the following steps:

Step 1: Site Survey. Book Engineer Visit from here.

Step 2: System Capacity, Costing & Performance Analysis

Step 3: Buy Solar System & Installation

Step 4: Apply for Net Metering

Step 5: Get Solar Subsidy after 30 days of rooftop solar panel installation

Calcutta Electricity Supply Co.(CESC)
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)
Dishergarh Power Co. Ltd.
Durgapur Project Limited
WBSEDCL

Disclaimer: Loom Solar or our partner does not provide a solar subsidy of rooftop solar panel installation.

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77 comments

Parag Dhali July 10, 2021 at 14:05pm

I want to install 5kw solar panel in my house. I’m from kolkata, jadavpur. CESC is main electric supply company. How can I get subsidy? And what is the price of 5kw solar module? Please guide me.

anup ghosh July 02, 2021 at 23:20pm

I WANT TO INSTALL ROOFTOP SOLAR PANEL ON MY ROOF ABOUT 700 SQFT IN AREA PREFERABLY ON GRID WITH GOVT SUBSIDY.PLEASE LET ME KNOW THECOST INVOLVED.MY HOUSE IS IN GARIA KOL 84 SERVICED BY WBSEDCL.

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Arijit Sen June 25, 2021 at 11:55am

I want to set up a 5 HP solar pump for agriculture use. I hv 5 acar agi land. Pls guide me. And I want to know the total cost and subsidy. 6295034431(wh app)

Samir Kundu June 21, 2021 at 15:27pm

I want to install 3 KW solar system in my roof top.I am leaving in WBSEDCL area Baranagore, KOL-700090 & Khardaha, KOL_700117,what is the cost and what is the subsidy government is giving?

Debabrota Dam June 21, 2021 at 13:47pm

Want to know more about subsidy in WB, who can apply for subsidy?

Debabrota Dam June 21, 2021 at 13:36pm

Want to know more about subsidy programme of WBSEDCL, who can apply for subsidy?

Amiya Kundu June 20, 2021 at 20:37pm

I want to install 3 KW solar system in my house for domestic purpose under WBSEDCL. Please contact to 9874755549.

Sajal Ghosh June 19, 2021 at 14:21pm

Hi, I want to install 5 KW on-grid Solar under Rooftop Solar scheme for my home which is under WBSEDCL. Also there are 5-6 of my friends who is also looking to install the same. My contact no. 9748747002. Kindly guide and give me more information.

SUDIPTA PAL June 12, 2021 at 18:07pm

I want to install 5kv solar system for my house in under WBSEDCL can i receive govt. subsidy?

Partha Sarathi Das June 09, 2021 at 09:51am

I want to install 5kv to 7 kv solar system for my house

Zahir Abbas June 08, 2021 at 08:26am

I want to install 3KW solar connection in my house

Snehashish Ghosh June 05, 2021 at 01:04am

I want to install a solar system in my roof,I am leaving in Dumdum,CESC area.contact number 7003200823.
Is there any subsidy giving by government and what will be the actual cost for this.
Please answer ASAP.

Snehashish Ghosh June 05, 2021 at 01:00am

I want to install 2wltt solar system in my roof top.I am leaving in CESC area Dumdum,what is the cost and what is the subsidy government is giving?

Prabir Naskar June 04, 2021 at 13:12pm

I want to install 1Kw capacity Rooftop solar system in our residential building through a grid-connected system. I am leaving in CESC area under South Howrah. Would you please help me with detailed information regarding cost, govt. subsidy and other terms and condition.Call me back as soon as possible.
Contact no : 7003894392

With best regards

Prabir Naskar June 04, 2021 at 13:12pm

With best regards

Prabir Naskar June 04, 2021 at 13:01pm

With best regards

Saptshis Mondal June 02, 2021 at 13:50pm

I want to install 3Kw capacity Rooftop solar system in our residential building through a grid-connected system. I am leaving in CESC area under North Kolkata. Would you please help me with detailed information regarding cost, govt. subsidy and other terms and condition.

With best regards