Installation of Rooftop Solar Plants on a large scale is one of the best initiatives, as in such plants, there is no requirement of land. Energy is consumed where it is generated; there would be no element of transmission loss or wheeling loss and such plants would be in the interest of the public at large as well as State Utilities. Therefore, with a view of promoting large-scale rooftop solar systems on private residential roofs-terraces, the Government has introduced a subsidy scheme for solar rooftops in the residential sector.

This Scheme shall be called “SURYA-Gujarat” (Surya Urja Rooftop Yojana-Gujarat) with the following provisions:Target: The target for installations of solar rooftops shall be to cater to 2 lac consumers during the year 2019-20 and cumulatively 8 lac consumers by the end of the financial year 2021-22.

How & how much subsidy on solar can be availed?

Subsidy/Support is available from Central Government through MNRE.

The subsidy available on the installation of grid-connected solar rooftop power plants is 30% of the benchmark cost. Government institutions including PSUs shall not be eligible for the subsidy. Instead, they will be given achievement-linked incentives/awards. All residential and institutional buildings such as schools, health institutions, etc.

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 (324,000)		-72,000
2kW  20% Subsidy (212,000)		-24,000
Customer Payable Amount	With Subsidy (-96,000)	2,04,000

What are the objectives of Installing Solar Power?

To promote green and clean power and to reduce the State’s carbon mission.

To reduce dependency on fossil fuels for energy security and

To help reduce the cost of renewable energy

To promote investment, employment generation and skill enhancement in the renewable energy

To encourage growth of local manufacturing facilities in line with the ‘Make in India’ programme.

To research, development and innovation in renewable energy