Solar Panel Subsidy in Madhya Pradesh, 2023

The government announced a 40% subsidy for up to 3 kW system but it was difficult to get due to the unavailability of funds during the pandemic. It’s available for residential homeowners who install on-grid solar systems. It is provided by the state Discom company after submitting the complete installation documents on their portal.

After availing of the subsidy, a 3kW rooftop solar system in MP would cost you around Rs. 2.5 lakhs, only. In order to qualify for the subsidy, one must buy the solar panels that are manufactured in India only.

Step 1: Visit National Rooftop Solar Portal

Step 2: Click on 'Register here'

Step 3: Consumer Login Process

a. Select State: Select State corressponding to address where you want Rooftop Solar installation - Madhya Pradesh

b. Select Power Distribution Company: Select Electricity Distribution Company / Utility based on State you selected from above

M.P. Poorv Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Co.
M.P. Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Co.
M.P. Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Co.

c. Consumer Account Number: Enter Consumer Account Number from your Electricity Bill of the address where you want Rooftop Solar installation

Then, Check Confirm box and click on Next button.

• Enter Mobile Number
• Enter Email
• Please follow as per the direction from the portal

Step 4: Login to Apply for Rooftop Solar

Step 5: Wait for Feasibility approval from DISCOM

Wait for the feasibility approval from DISCOM. Once you get the feasibility approval install the plant by any of the registered vendors in your DISCOM

Step 6: Submit the Rooftop Solar Plant Report

After installation of net meter and inspection by DISCOM, they will generate commissioning certificate from portal

Step 7: Apply for Solar Subsidy

Once you got the commissioning report submit bank account details and a cancelled cheque through the portal. Subsidy will come your account within 30 working days

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