Verified: December 2025

Solar Subsidy in Assam

Central PM Surya Ghar + additional state benefits. Total possible subsidy: Central + State (e.g., ~₹1,23,000 for 3kW)

Central Subsidy

₹30,000 - ₹78,000

PM Surya Ghar Yojana

State Subsidy

Up to ₹15,000 (1kW), ₹30,000 (2kW), ₹45,000 (3kW) - stacks with central

Solar Potential

4.0-4.8 kWh/m²/day

Per day

Eligibility Criteria

  • Valid electricity connection with APDCL
  • Residential consumers
  • Full compliance via national portal and MNRE guidelines

Additional Benefits

  • State capital subsidies for residential
  • ICEP 2025 targets 11,700 MW RE by 2029-30
  • Yearly energy banking permitted

Net Metering Policy

Net metering supported under Assam ICEP 2025 for grid-connected rooftop solar up to 1 MW. Yearly energy banking permitted. AERC sets levelized tariffs.

Capacity limit:

Up to 1 MW

State Nodal Agency:

AEDA (Assam Energy Development Agency)

Electricity DISCOMs

  • APDCL

Key Cities

GuwahatiSilcharDibrugarhJorhatNagaonTezpur

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Assam provide additional solar subsidy?+

Yes, Assam provides state capital subsidies: up to ₹15,000 (1kW), ₹30,000 (2kW), ₹45,000 (3kW) in addition to central subsidy under Assam Solar Power Generation Promotion Policy 2025.

What is the net metering policy in Assam?+

Assam supports net metering for grid-connected rooftop solar up to 1 MW under ICEP 2025. Yearly energy banking is permitted. AERC sets levelized tariffs.

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Information verified as of December 2025. Please confirm with AEDA (Assam Energy Development Agency) and pmsuryaghar.gov.in before applying.