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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when the “pioneer” State is going to start installation with subsidy for domestic rooftop solar?
Kabir Hossain
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Tushar Kanti Mondal
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With best regards
SANDEEP SUI
I want to install a Rooftop solar system in our residential building. I am leaving in WBSEDCL area Jhargram. Would you please help me with detailed information regarding cost, Govt. Subsidy and other terms and conditions.
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Navin
West Bengal was a pioneer but is not now thanks to the apathy of the state government. In the website solarrooftop.gov.in almost all discoms have a dedicated portal for rooftop solar for residential individuals but WBSEDCL portal is still not built.This is when 2nd phase has already started.
Tapas Das
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I am interested about subsidy of solar energy.
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Sekhar Dutta
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Subhasis Basak
How I want Net Meter from WBSEDCL
Sumit Chakraborty
I want to install rooftop solar system in my house. Where can I buy this product to avail the subsidiary both from central and state.
Mani Sankar Biswas
I want to install 3kw solar panel with battery in my house. I’m from Kalyani, Dist-Nadia,Pin-741235.WBSEDCL is main electric supply Authority. How can I get subsidy? And what is the price of 3kw solar module? Please guide me.My contact number is 9681077155
Mani Sankar Biswas
I want to install 4kw solar panel with battery in my house. I’m from Kalyani, Dist-Nadia,Pin-741235.WBSEDCL is main electric supply Authority. How can I get subsidy? And what is the price of 3kw solar module? Please guide me.My contact number is 9681077155