Chief Minister’s Solar Rooftop Capital Incentive Scheme

What is Chief Minister’s Solar Rooftop Capital Incentive Scheme?

Chief Minister’s Solar Rooftop Capital Incentive Scheme is a capital subsidy scheme by the Tamil Nadu Government. In this scheme, a capital subsidy of ₹ 20,000 per kilowatt is provided for grid-connected domestic solar PV systems in addition to the 30% subsidy scheme* of the MNRE.

Benefit

A capital subsidy of ₹ 20,000 per kilowatt for grid-connected domestic solar PV systems in addition to the 30% subsidy scheme* of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) of the Government of India. For individual homes/flats, the solar system capacity shall be 1 kW. For the residential flats solar system capacities of 5 kW, 10 kW, and multiples thereof can be applied for common usage as a group application. (* limited to 30% of MNRE benchmark cost or 30% of the project cost, whichever is less) You may opt for any capacity out of 1, 2, 5 & 10 kWp, but the subsidy will be limited to 1kWp per house / flat. A grid-connected photovoltaic power system will reduce the power bill due to the import and export of power through net metering provision. Illustration: someone imports (consumes) 1,000 kWh from the grid and exports 600 kWh to the grid in a billing cycle. The energy bill will be for 400 kWh (1000 kWh – 600 kWh) accounted by Netmeter. Grid-connected PV systems do not require batteries. Batteries are costly require periodic maintenance and also lead to the wastage of 15 – 20 % of energy in storage and retrieval. Grid-connected PV systems are much easier to operate and maintain. Segregation of load is not required.

Level

State — Tamil Nadu

Ministry / Dept.

Energy Department

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

**Eligibility for Consumer** The scheme is open to applicants from individual homes/flats and residential flats, having an electricity connection. **Eligibility for Vendor / Installer** Qualified Solar Installers empanelled by the Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency through a tendering system under

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Benefits

A capital subsidy of ₹ 20,000 per kilowatt for grid-connected domestic solar PV systems in addition to the 30% subsidy scheme* of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) of the Government of India. For individual homes/flats, the solar system capacity shall be 1 kW. For the residential flats solar system capacities of 5 kW, 10 kW, and multiples thereof can be applied for common usage as a group application. (* limited to 30% of MNRE benchmark cost or 30% of the project cost, whichever is less) You may opt for any capacity out of 1, 2, 5 & 10 kWp, but the subsidy will be limited to 1kWp per house / flat. A grid-connected photovoltaic power system will reduce the power bill due to the import and export of power through net metering provision. Illustration: someone imports (consumes) 1,000 kWh from the grid and exports 600 kWh to the grid in a billing cycle. The energy bill will be for 400 kWh (1000 kWh – 600 kWh) accounted by Netmeter. Grid-connected PV systems do not require batteries. Batteries are costly require periodic maintenance and also lead to the wastage of 15 – 20 % of energy in storage and retrieval. Grid-connected PV systems are much easier to operate and maintain. Segregation of load is not required.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

   Step 1: Visit the official website of TEDA and click on the “Solar Rooftop” tab.

2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

   Step 2: Click on the “Apply Online” button to access the online application form.

3. Step 3: Online application — step 3

   Step 3: Fill in the required details in the online application form such as personal information, contact details, and project details.

4. Step 4: Online application — step 4

   Step 4: Upload the required documents such as proof of possession, proof of identity, site plan, building layout plan, and other documents.

5. Step 5: Online application — step 5

   Step 5: Review the application form and documents before submitting them.

6. Step 6: Online application — step 6

   Step 6: Click on the “Submit” button to submit the application form and documents to TEDA.

7. Step 7: Online application — step 8

   Post Application Steps

8. Step 8: Online application — step 9

   Step 1: After submission, the application will be processed by TEDA and a response will be sent to the registered email address.

9. Step 9: Online application — step 10

   Step 2: If the application is approved, TEDA will provide the capital subsidy to the bank account specified in the application.

10. Step 10: Online application — step 11

    Step 3: The applicant can then proceed with the installation of the solar rooftop system as per the specifications provided in the application.

11. Step 11: Online application — step 12

    Step 4: After the installation is completed, the applicant can claim the subsidy by submitting the completion certificate and other documents to TEDA.

12. Step 12: Online application — step 13

    Step 5: TEDA will verify the installation and release the subsidy to the applicant's bank account.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.