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Tamil Nadu Govt Offers Up to Rs 22,000 Subsidy for Home Solar Panels; Total Rs 1 Lakh Benefit!
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News18•21-09-2026, 10:02
Tamil Nadu Govt Offers Up to Rs 22,000 Subsidy for Home Solar Panels; Total Rs 1 Lakh Benefit!
- •Tamil Nadu government announces up to Rs 22,000 subsidy for installing rooftop solar panels in homes.
- •This state subsidy is in addition to the central government's 'Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar' scheme.
- •Consumers can receive a total subsidy of up to Rs 1 lakh for a 3-kilowatt system (Rs 78,000 Central + Rs 22,000 State).
- •Electricity Minister R. Nirmalkumar announced the scheme in the Assembly, allocating Rs 50 crore.
- •The state aims to bring one lakh consumers under the scheme by March 2027, aligning with the central program.
Key Questions Answered
Domestic consumers installing a 3-kilowatt rooftop solar system receive a total subsidy of up to Rs 1 lakh, which includes Rs 78,000 from the central government and an additional Rs 22,000 provided by the Tamil Nadu government.
No, officials have confirmed that domestic consumers do not need to apply separately to receive the additional subsidy offered by the Tamil Nadu government.
Through an order issued by the Energy Department, the Tamil Nadu government approved a proposal by the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) to bring one lakh consumers under the solar scheme by March 2027.
