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Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Power Plant Scheme - Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency

Uttarakhand's Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Power Plant Scheme supports domestic consumers in adopting solar energy by offering financial assistance of ₹17,000 per kW for systems up to 3 kW and ₹51,000 for systems between 3 kW and 10 kW. Participants can also benefit from reduced electricity bills through net metering, promoting the use of clean, renewable energy.

State Cash

States / UT: Uttarakhand

Nodal department: Energy Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Business & Entrepreneurship

Sub-categories: Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: UREDA, Solar, Solar Power Plant, Grid Connected Rooftop, Electricity

Details

The scheme “Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Power Plant Scheme” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) under Department of Energy, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the adoption of rooftop solar energy among domestic consumers in Uttarakhand by providing financial support and enabling them to generate clean, renewable electricity, reduce their electricity bills through net metering.

Benefits

  • - Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries are provided financial support by the State Government at the rate of ₹17,000/- per kW for plants with capacities ranging from 1 kW to 3 kW, and a fixed grant of ₹51,000/- for plants with capacities from 3 kW to 10 kW
  • The electricity generated from the installed rooftop solar power plants will be credited to the consumer’s electricity bill by UPCL through net metering
  • Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries are provided financial support by the State Government at the rate of ₹17,000/- per kW for plants with capacities ranging from 1 kW to 3 kW, and a fixed grant of ₹51,000/- for plants with capacities from 3 kW to 10 kW.
  • The electricity generated from the installed rooftop solar power plants will be credited to the consumer’s electricity bill by UPCL through net metering.

Eligibility

  1. All domestic electricity consumers across Uttarakhand who have applied on the MNRE national portal (https://solarrooftop.gov.in) under the "Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Power Plant Scheme" and whose Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for the installation of the solar plant has been approved or released are eligible.

Exclusions


Application Process

Offline

The state electricity consumers who have received a subsidy from MNRE, Government of India, must submit the approval documents, along with their Aadhaar card and bank account details, to the district UREDA office. After verification, the subsidy will be provided as per the guidelines of the Government of Uttarakhand.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who can apply for this scheme?
Domestic electricity consumers across Uttarakhand who have applied on the MNRE national portal and received approval for Central Financial Assistance (CFA) are eligible. <br>
What is the state subsidy for the scheme?
For plants of 1 kW to 3 kW, ₹17,000/- per kW is provided as state support. For plants of 3 kW to 10 kW, a fixed grant of ₹51,000/- is provided. <br>
How will the electricity generated be utilized?
The electricity generated from the rooftop solar plant will be credited to the consumer’s electricity bill by UPCL through net metering. <br>
Where do I apply for this scheme?
Applications are submitted on the MNRE national portal: [https://solarrooftop.gov.in.](https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in/) <br>
Is central financial assistance mandatory for state subsidy?
Yes, beneficiaries must have received CFA approval from MNRE to be eligible for the state subsidy in Uttarakhand. <br>
Where should the documents be submitted?
Documents must be submitted to the district office of UREDA in Uttarakhand. <br>

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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