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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.

How much subsidy on solar can be availed?

For group housing society projects, with a capacity between 3KW-10KW, the subsidy is ₹1,08,000/- (One Lakh Eight Thousand Only) in which central Govt. subsidy is ₹78,000/- and the UP state Govt. subsidy is ₹30,000/-.

Solar Subsidy Calculator in UP Region

Solar System Capacity

1KW

2KW

3KW - 10KW

Applicable Subsidy

₹45000/-

₹90,000/-

₹1,08,000/-

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 by clicking on the link :

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:

Noida Power Company Limited
Kanpur Electric Supply Company Ltd.
Torrent Power Limited
Purvanchal Vidut Vitran Nigam Limited
Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd
Pashchimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd.
Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd.
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