Solar Panel Subsidy in Uttar Pradesh, 2024

Uttar Pradesh is one of the largest states in India but with high solar radiation. The state is looking to set up solar parks in different parts of the state on government land. UP has the seventh-largest installed rooftop solar power generation capacity in India.

The state government announced a subsidy of Rs 15,000 per kW for the development of rooftop solar projects which will be provided to residential consumers. The state government has set a target of 10,700 MW for solar power, including 4,300 MW from rooftop solar projects, by 2022. UP’s total installed solar power capacity was 1,095 MW in February with solar rooftop capacity of 146MW.


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.

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.

 

Previous Information: The latest price list of 1kW grid connected solar system as per UPNEDA is Rs. 7,800 per kilo watt. Below is summarised price list:

On Grid Solar System Pricing (rs.)
Cost of 1kW Solar System Rs. 38,000
Central Government Subsidy Rs. 15,200
State Government Subsidy Rs. 15,000
Total Subsidy Amount Rs. 30,200
Customer Price for 1kW Rs. 7,800

    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: 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 

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