Verified: December 2025

Solar Subsidy in Puducherry

Central PM Surya Ghar + additional state benefits. Total possible subsidy: Central ₹78,000 + State ~₹27,000 for 3kW

Central Subsidy

₹30,000 - ₹78,000

PM Surya Ghar Yojana

State Subsidy

₹9,000 per kW (stackable with central)

Solar Potential

5.0-5.5 kWh/m²/day

Per day

Eligibility Criteria

  • Residential consumers only
  • Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) panels
  • Registered vendors
  • Net metering completion required

Additional Benefits

  • State subsidy of ₹9,000/kW
  • Rooftop Solar Bidding Program 2024 (targets 225 MW by 2026)
  • BPL families eligible for subsidized systems with loan repayment via surplus generation

Net Metering Policy

Net metering supported. Group Net Metering (GNM) regulations enable surplus energy export. August 2025 reforms simplified processes nationwide.

Capacity limit:

1-10 kW for residential

State Nodal Agency:

Puducherry Electricity Department

Electricity DISCOMs

  • Puducherry Electricity Department

Key Cities

PuducherryKaraikalMaheYanam

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Puducherry provide additional solar subsidy?+

Yes, Puducherry provides ₹9,000 per kW state subsidy stackable with central subsidy of up to ₹78,000. Total can reach ~₹1,05,000 for 3kW systems.

What is the net metering policy in Puducherry?+

Puducherry supports net metering and Group Net Metering (GNM). Rooftop Solar Bidding Program 2024 targets 150,000 households and 225 MW by 2026.

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Information verified as of December 2025. Please confirm with Puducherry Electricity Department and pmsuryaghar.gov.in before applying.