Jay Verma
Procedure to Install Rooftop Solar Plant under PM Suryoday Yojana 2024: Upon TFR approval, an agreement must be signed with the selected registered vendor before proceeding with the installation of the solar plant. The list of approved vendors can be viewed in the ‘vendors in my area’ section of the applicant’s account on the National Portal.
Following the installation of the plant, it is imperative to submit the installation details on the National Portal and upload a photo of the applicant with the plant. These details are essential for the inspection and net-metering of the plant.
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Registration | Register at National Portal through solarrooftop.gov.in using personal mobile number and email address. Avoid using vendor’s contact details. Ensure electricity connection and bank account are under applicant’s name. |
| Apply for Rooftop Solar | Upon TFR approval, sign an agreement with the selected vendor. Verify the list of registered vendors in the ‘vendors’ menu at ‘SR’ tab in applicant’s account on the National Portal. |
| Technical Feasibility Approval/TFR | Submitted application reviewed by the concerned DISCOM authority; approval or rejection based on correctness of details. |
| Install & Submit Details Online | After plant installation, submit details and upload a photo with joint inspection report on the National Portal. |
| Inspection by DISCOM | DISCOM officials will inspect the system according to MNRE criteria. Net-meter will be installed upon a successful inspection. |
| Project Commissioning Status | DISCOM official will approve installation details and generate an online commissioning certificate accessible from the applicant’s account. |
| Subsidy/CFA Request | After obtaining the commissioning certificate, request online subsidy/CFA by providing bank details and a clear copy of a canceled check or passbook. |
| Subsidy Released | If all details are correct, the Central Government will deposit the subsidy directly into the applicant’s bank account within 30 days of claim submission. |
Registration and Application Process
To initiate the process, the applicant should register at the National Portal using their personal mobile number and email address. The use of a vendor’s contact details will result in rejection and blacklisting from further participation in the program. Furthermore, it is crucial that the electricity connection and bank account are registered in the applicant’s name; otherwise, the application will not be approved.
After successful registration, the next step involves applying for rooftop solar installation. The applicant needs to follow the instructions detailed on the portal for a seamless registration process.
Inspection and Approval
DISCOM officials will conduct an inspection of the system in compliance with the technical criteria specified by MNRE. Upon a successful inspection, the net-meter will be installed by the DISCOM. Once the net-meter is in place, the DISCOM official will approve the installation details on the portal, and an online commissioning certificate will be generated, accessible from the applicant’s account.
Subsidy Claim Process
Once the commissioning certificate is generated, the applicant can proceed to raise an online subsidy/CFA claim request by providing their bank details along with a clear copy of a cancelled bank cheque or passbook. Following the submission of the claim, if all details are accurate, the Central Government subsidy/CFA will be directly released into the applicant’s bank account within 30 days.
Technical Feasibility Approval
The submitted application will undergo a technical feasibility approval process by the concerned DISCOM. If all provided details are correct, the application will be approved. In the event of discrepancies, the application may be declined or returned for corrections. It is essential to ensure the accuracy of all details as per the requirements to prevent rejection or delays in the approval process.
PM Suryoday Yojana Subsidy Structure
Government of India
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Division
| Plant Capacity | Applicable subsidy for General Category States/UTs | Applicable Subsidy for Special Category States/UTs |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 kW | Rs. 18000/- per kW | Rs. 20000/- per kW |
| Above 3 kW and up to 10 kW | Rs. 18000/- per kW for first 3 kW and thereafter Rs. 9000/- per kW (subsidy limited to 10 kW capacity) | Rs. 20000/- per kW for first 3 kW and thereafter Rs. 10000/- per kW (subsidy limited to 10 kW capacity) |
| For Resident Welfare Associations (RWA)/ Group Housing Societies (GHS) | Rs. 9000/- per kW | Rs. 10000/- per kW |
For Resident Welfare Associations (RWA)/ Group Housing Societies (GHS): For common facilities up to 500 kWp @ 10 kWp per house, with the upper limit being inclusive of individual rooftop plants already installed by individual residents in that GHS/RWA at the time of installation of RTS.
*Special category States/UTs – North Eastern States including Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, UTs of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Applicability: The above-mentioned subsidy would be applicable for all subsidy claims submitted on the National Portal on or after 05.01.2024.
Mandatory Conditions: Only indigenously manufactured solar panels/modules (both solar cells and modules shall be made in India) shall be used for installation of the rooftop solar plant. Consumer shall obtain a certification in this regard from the vendor.
Calculation of CFA/subsidy: The CFA/subsidy would be calculated on the basis of total solar module capacity/solar inverter capacity/capacity approved by DISCOM, whichever is lower.
Disclaimer: Mere submission of claims on the National Portal would not entitle an applicant to receive CFA/subsidy. The compliance of complete process/guidelines issued by MNRE is mandatory to avail CFA subsidy.
Complete Procedure for Installing Rooftop Solar Plant through PM Suryoday Yojana 2024
Step – 1
Registration: Register at National Portal through https://solarrooftop.gov.in on the link for registration.
After registration, login into your account and click submit application form and submit required in the format mentioned in the application.
If all details are found correct
Step – 2
Apply for Rooftop Solar: Upon TFR approval, sign agreement with selected vendor and proceed for installation work. The list of registered vendors is available in ‘vendors’ menu at ‘SR’ tab in applicant’s account on National Portal.
TFR Approved
Step – 3
Technical Feasibility Approval/TFR: The submitted application will be reviewed by concerned DISCOM authority to approve/reject TFR application. If all details will be correct, then technical feasibility approval file would be approved else rejected or returned for correction.
Selection Of vendor and plant installation
Step – 4
Install & Submit Details Online: After installation of plant, submit installation detail in national portal uploads photo/ video proof along with joint inspection report online.
These details are required for project commissioning status updating on national portal.
Step – 5
Inspection by DISCOM: DISCOM officials will inspect system accordance with MNRE criteria prescribed by agency upon successful inspection net-meter would be installed by DISCOM
Step – 6
Project Commissioning Status: Once the net-meter is installed, the DISCOM official will approve the installation details on the portal and generate an online commissioning certificate. This certificate will be visible in the applicant’s account.
Step – 7
Subsidy/CFA Request: After getting the commissioning certificate, the applicant can request an online subsidy or CFA by giving their bank details and a clear copy of a canceled check or passbook.
If all details found correct
Complete
Subsidy Released: If all the information is correct, the Central Government will deposit the subsidy or financial assistance directly into the applicant’s bank account within 30 days of submitting the claim.
Important Instruction
- The applicant must use their own mobile number and email address to register on the National Portal. Applications with the vendor’s email address or mobile number will be rejected, and the vendors will be blacklisted from participating in the program/scheme.
- It should also be guaranteed that the electricity connection and bank account are in the applicant’s name, or else the application will be rejected.
