Solar Panel Subsidy in Uttar Pradesh, 2024

The state of Uttar Pradesh is the third largest manufacturing hub behind Maharashtra and Gujarat, but this state is best known for its sugar manufacturing. There are 8 zones in this state, and each zone has its own identity. A few examples are Noida & Greater Noida, which are well known for manufacture, technology, and educational facilities.

Varanasi is also known for its tourism and textile industry. Next, let's talk about what is the Uttar Pradesh solar panel scheme? Uttar Pradesh consumes 98,730 GWh of electricity each year, and is now planning to generate electricity through solar power. UP government has taken initiative to provide subsidy to residential, industrial, and agricultural sectors.

How & how much subsidy on solar can be availed?

For group housing society projects, with a capacity between 10 kW - 100 kW, the center will provide a subsidy of 40% for the first 3 kW, 20% on the balance. The residential sector may install RTS plant above 10 kW but the Central subsidy will be applicable up to 10kW only.

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How to Apply Net Meter?

Net meter is an electricity meter that has features import (from grid to home) and export (from solar power to grid power). It looks similar to current electricity meter. The home owner can self apply for net meter on electricity board website where he pays an electricity bill. Average cost of net meter installation is Rs. 20,000 to 30,000 for single phase & three phase meter.

You can find step-by-step process, documentation, costing and time line from here:https://www.loomsolar.com/blogs/net-meter/how-to-apply-for-net-metering-in-uttar-pradesh

How to Apply Solar Subsidy?

After installing net metering of grid connected solar system, you have to upload installation report such as system details, manufacturer of solar panel & inverter details, and some necessary photographs (earthing, lighting arrester, DCDB, ACDB, Wire thickness, etc.) to your electricity department.  

Step 1: Submit Application for Solar Connection, there are two way to submit application – Online & Offline. Some states have developed an online platform to get solar connection, but in some states are still working on window work.

Step 2: Contact to the Power Distribution Company (DISCOM), if you are the resistance of Uttar Pradesh, you can find DISCOM details from here. There are 8 DISCOMS in Uttar Pradesh, such as:

1. Noida Power Company Limited
2. Kanpur Electric Supply Company Ltd.
3. Torrent Power Limited
4. Purvanchal Vidut Vitran Nigam Limited
5. Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd
6. Pashchimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd.
7. Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd.
8. U.P. POWER CORPORATION LIMITED

What is the entire process?

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

Step 1: Rooftop solar applications can be submitted at pmsuyraghar.gov.in

Step 2: Select your state, district, and electricity board, and then enter your customer number.

Step 3: After logging into the national portal, submit a rooftop solar application.

Step 4: You can choose Loom Solar from your vendor list.

Step 5: After the project is confirmed, a vendor agreement is reached between the consumer and Loom Solar.

Step 6: Submit Installation details national portal.

Step 7: Lastly, apply for net metering and subsidies.

Q: How much subsidy is available for solar panels in Uttar Pradesh?

A: In Uttar Pradesh, the government offers an additional ₹30,000 subsidy for solar systems ranging from 2kW to 10kW. For a 3kW grid-connected solar installation, residents can receive a total subsidy of ₹1,08,000. The application process for both central and state subsidies is the same.