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Solar Power Generation: Up to Rs. 1 Lakh Subsidy; How to Apply and Who Benefits?
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News18•21-09-2026, 18:36
Solar Power Generation: Up to Rs. 1 Lakh Subsidy; How to Apply and Who Benefits?
- •Tamil Nadu government offers an additional subsidy of up to Rs. 22,000 for solar power generation, complementing central government schemes.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar' scheme in Feb 2024, targeting 1 crore solar rooftops by March next year.
- •In Tamil Nadu, 1,13,714 applications registered, with 97,732 solar connections commissioned, generating 337.49 MW of green electricity.
- •Subsidies range from Rs. 35,000 for 1 kW to a maximum of Rs. 1,00,000 for above 3 kW installations.
- •Subsidy is credited directly to bank accounts; no separate application needed for state government subsidy.
Key Questions Answered
For a 3 kW solar panel installation, consumers can receive a total subsidy of up to Rs. 1,00,000, which includes Rs. 78,000 from the central government and an additional maximum of Rs. 22,000 from the Tamil Nadu state government.
No, you do not need to apply separately for the state government subsidy. Once the solar panels are successfully installed at your home, the state subsidy will be directly credited to your bank account.
The public can apply by using the dedicated Tamil Nadu Electricity Board website, where registered details are subsequently uploaded to the central government portal by the Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency. Alternatively, initial registration can also be done via the central PM Surya Ghar portal.
