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SOLAR SUBSIDY

Solar Subsidy under the Scheme – PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Get Government Subsidy Assistance for Residential Rooftop Solar

Thinking about installing rooftop solar for your home in Chennai?

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Eligible residential consumers can benefit from the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Rank Solar Enterprise helps you understand the subsidy process, choose a suitable solar system and complete the installation process.

 
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Switching to solar energy for your home has never been more affordable. Homeowners can take advantage of combined Central and State Government Subsidies to cover a significant portion of their rooftop solar installation cost

Maximize Your Savings: Get Up to ₹1,00,000 in Solar Subsidies :

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a Government of India initiative that supports eligible residential rooftop solar installations through Central Financial Assistance (CFA).

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At Rank Solar, we provide complete rooftop solar solutions for homes, apartments and commercial properties. For eligible residential customers, we also provide guidance and support through the applicable solar subsidy process.

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Who Can Benefit from Solar Subsidy?​

The PM Surya Ghar subsidy is primarily intended for eligible residential electricity consumers installing qualifying grid-connected rooftop solar systems.

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This can include:

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Individual Homes :

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Rooftop solar can be installed on independent houses and residential properties.

Rank Solar can help with:

  • Electricity bill analysis

  • Rooftop assessment

  • Solar system design

  • Solar panel and inverter selection

  • Installation

  • Subsidy process guidance

  • DISCOM-related procedures

  • Net-metering guidance

  • After-sales support

Apartments – Common Billing 

Apartment communities can also explore rooftop solar for eligible common facilities, such as:

  • Common-area lighting

  • Water pumps

  • Lifts

  • Common electrical loads

  • Other eligible common facilities

  • EV charging where applicable

 

The PM Surya Ghar guidelines specifically include Apartment Community /Residents’ Welfare Associations (RWAs) for common-area electricity common facilities within the scheme framework, subject to the applicable conditions and limits.

 

Commercial Properties

Rank Solar also provides rooftop solar installation for:

  • Shops

  • Offices

  • Showrooms

  • Hotels

  • Warehouses

  • Commercial buildings

  • Other business establishments

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How Much Solar Subsidy Is Available?

Under the published PM Surya Ghar CFA structure, eligible residential consumers can receive Central Financial Assistance based on the applicable solar capacity and scheme guidelines.

    Residential Solar Capacity                            Published CFA Structure

  • First 2 kW                                                                        60% of applicable benchmark cost

  • Additional 1 kW                                                            40% of applicable benchmark cost

  • Beyond 3 kW                                                   No additional CFA

  • Maximum CFA for the first 3 kW                            Up to ₹78,000 under the published structure

Important: Commercial solar installations should not be presented as automatically eligible for the residential PM Surya Ghar CFA. The residential CFA component is for eligible residential consumers.

How Does the Solar Subsidy Process Work?

The process is designed to connect the customer, registered/empanelled vendor and electricity distribution utility.

Step 1 – Check Your Electricity Connection

We understand your electricity connection, monthly consumption and rooftop requirements.

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Step 2 - Select Your Solar System

Based on your electricity usage and available roof space, we recommend a suitable system capacity.

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Step 3 : Apply Through the Applicable Portal

The customer follows the applicable PM Surya Ghar process through the national portal and/or the relevant DISCOM process.

 

Step 4 : Site Assessment & Design

Rank Solar assesses the rooftop and prepares the required solar system design.

 

Step 5 :Rooftop Solar Installation

Rank Solar carries out the installation according to the applicable technical and scheme requirements.

 

Step 6 :DISCOM Verification

The required inspection and verification are completed by the concerned electricity distribution utility.

 

Step 7 :Net Metering & Commissioning

The applicable net-metering and commissioning procedures are completed according to the DISCOM requirements.

 

Step 8 :CFA / Subsidy Processing

After successful installation, documentation and verification, eligible CFA is processed according to the applicable scheme procedure.

Rank Solar – Rooftop Solar Installation & Subsidy Support

Rank Solar provides end-to-end rooftop solar solutions for residential, apartment and commercial customers.

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Our Services Include:

Residential Rooftop Solar

        Solar installation for independent houses and residential properties.

Apartment Rooftop Solar

        Solar solutions for common-area and common electricity requirements.

Commercial Rooftop Solar

       Customized solar solutions for shops, offices, showrooms, warehouses and other commercial properties.

Solar Site Assessment

       Evaluation of your rooftop, available area, shading and electrical requirements.

Solar System Design

      Selection of appropriate system capacity and components based on your requirements.

Solar Installation

      Professional rooftop solar installation and electrical works.

Subsidy Guidance

     Support in understanding the applicable PM Surya Ghar subsidy process for eligible customers.

DISCOM Process Support

     Guidance regarding the applicable electricity utility procedures, inspection and net-metering process.

Why Choose Rank Solar?

Complete Rooftop Solar Solutions

      From site assessment to installation and post-installation support, we provide a complete solar solution.

Residential & Apartment Expertise

     We work with individual homeowners as well as apartment communities requiring solar for common facilities.

Commercial Solar Solutions

     We also provide customized rooftop solar solutions for commercial properties.

Subsidy Process Guidance

     For eligible residential customers, we help explain the applicable PM Surya Ghar subsidy process and documentation.

Local Chennai Support

      We provide rooftop solar consultation and installation services across Chennai and surrounding areas.

Professional Installation 

       Our team focuses on proper system design, installation quality and electrical safety.

Is Solar Subsidy Available for Apartments?

Yes, eligible apartment common facilities can be considered under the PM Surya Ghar framework, subject to the applicable scheme conditions.

The official guidelines provide CFA for Group Housing Societies/Residential Welfare Associations for common facilities, including EV charging, within the specified scheme framework.

Rank Solar can assess your apartment's:

  • Common electricity consumption

  • Rooftop availability

  • Common-area loads

  • Water pump loads

  • Lift loads

  • EV charging requirements

  • Existing electrical infrastructure

  • We can then recommend a suitable rooftop solar solutions.

What About Commercial Solar?

Businesses can install rooftop solar to reduce their electricity expenses and generate renewable energy.

 

Rank Solar provides customized commercial solar solutions based on:

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  • Monthly electricity consumption

  • Electricity tariff

  • Sanctioned load

  • Daytime energy usage

  • Available rooftop area

  • Electrical infrastructure

  • Project requirements

Commercial customers should be evaluated separately because the residential PM Surya Ghar CFA should not be represented as a general commercial subsidy.

What Does Rank Solar Help With?

We make the rooftop solar process easier for our customers.

We help you with:

  1. Understanding your electricity

  2. billEstimating suitable solar Capacity

  3. Rooftop/site assessment

  4. Solar system design

  5. Solar panel and inverter selection

  6. Installation and commissioning

  7. Subsidy process guidance for eligible residential customers

  8. DISCOM-related process guidance

  9. Net-metering guidance

  10. After-sales service and maintenance

Important Information About Solar Subsidy

Solar subsidy is subject to the latest Government of India/MNRE guidelines and the applicable DISCOM procedures.

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The subsidy amount and eligibility can depend on:

  • Type of consumer

  • Solar system capacity

  • Scheme eligibility

  • Technical requirements

  • Applicable equipment requirements

  • Vendor registration/empanelment requirements

  • DISCOM inspection and verification

  • Applicable government guidelines at the time of installation

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Rank Solar provides guidance and installation support, while final subsidy approval andisbursement are subject to the competent authorities and applicable scheme procedures.

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