Solar Rooftop Yojana 2022– Gujarat

Solar Rooftop Yojana 2022 – Gujarat: The Gujarat Government has launched Gujarat Residential Solar Rooftop Yojana 2018-19 under the solar power policy to promote the use of green energy and reduce conventional energy. The scheme provides subsidies for the installation and maintenance of solar panels. The state government has created a Solar Power Policy and wants to ensure that most of residential houses and buildings switch to solar energy. The central government along with the state government provides subsidies for the installation of Solar PV systems from 1KW to 10KW on the rooftop. The government is planning to complete the target by 31st March 2019. Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) will be implementing the scheme.

Solar Rooftop Yojana 2022– Gujarat


Solar Rooftop Yojana – Gujarat Objectives

  • To promote the use of solar energy
  • To reduce pollution
  • To save energy

Solar Rooftop Yojana – Gujarat Benefits

  • 30% subsidy for the installation of solar panels by the government of India
  • Upto Rs. 10,000/KW subsidy by the Gujarat government
  • Reduced / zero electricity bill: Generated solar electricity will be adjusted against electricity provided by DISCOM

Eligibility / Who can apply for Solar Rooftop Subsidy?

  • The scheme is applicable to residential houses and apartments in Gujarat state only
  • Applicant must have the residential property in his own name
  • A minimum of 100 square/foot shadow-free area is required, it will be used for the generation of 1KW of solar energy

Gujarat Solar Rooftop Yojana Application Form & How to apply?

  • The application for the subsidy and installation of a rooftop solar PV system can be done at the GEDA selected vendors only
  • These vendors have application forms and the application can be made with them only
  • [Authorised Solar Agency] to find the list of GEDA Empaneled Vendors for the Solar Rooftop Project
  • NOTE: The official list of approved vendors is always made available on the official website of GEDA. Always make sure that these vendors only can provide the government subsidy
  • Fill in the form, provide other documents along with signatures
  • Returns the duly filled form to the vendor
  • Make sure that your make payment only for the subsidized amount and not the total amount
  • For maintenance of the solar installation, the vendor and beneficiaries need to make an agreement of Rs. 50 stamp paper
  • Required Documents For Solar Rooftop Yojana – Gujarat
  • Solar system commissioning report signed by the vendor, beneficiary, and DISCOM officer
  • Bill/certificate of payment from the vendor for the rooftop solar system setup
  • Setup more than 10KW: certificate for charging permission by CEI
  • Setup less than 10KW: certificate of electrical supervisor or contractor
  • Joint installation report which provides about the installation signed by the beneficiary and empaneled vendor
NOTE: Vendor will provide most of these documents, you need to sign them. The vendor only needs to submit it to the GEDA for getting a subsidy. Applicants just need to fill in the form and provide signatures.