Solar Subsidy in Puducherry
Central PM Surya Ghar + additional state benefits. Total possible subsidy: 1 kW: ₹40,000 · 2 kW: ₹80,000 · 3 kW+: ₹78,000 + ₹30,000 = ₹1,08,000
Central Subsidy
₹30,000 - ₹78,000
PM Surya Ghar Yojana
State Subsidy
₹10,000 per kW, up to ₹30,000 for 3 kW (stackable with central); confirm current slab with Puducherry Electricity Department
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 top-up of ₹10,000/kW (up to ₹30,000 for 3 kW), stackable with central CFA
- 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.
1-10 kW for residential
Puducherry Electricity Department
Electricity DISCOMs
- Puducherry Electricity Department
Key Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Puducherry provide additional solar subsidy?+
Yes, Puducherry provides an additional state subsidy of ₹10,000 per kW (up to ₹30,000 for a 3 kW system) stackable with the central CFA of up to ₹78,000, taking the total to about ₹1,08,000 for 3 kW. Confirm the current slab with the Puducherry Electricity Department.
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.
Sources & Verification
Every claim on this page is verified against the official sources below. Last verified: June 2026.
- MNRE — Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Official MNRE portal — scheme guidelines, ALMM list, policy notifications
- PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana — National Portal
Official application & subsidy disbursement portal
- ALMM — Approved List of Models & Manufacturers
MNRE-approved solar PV modules eligible for subsidy
- SBI Surya Ghar Loan
Official SBI page for PM Surya Ghar collateral-free loan up to ₹2 lakh
- PM Surya Ghar Vendor List
State-wise empanelled installer list
Disclaimer: PM Solar is an independent NGO, not a government body. For official applications and final subsidy amounts, please refer to the government portals linked above.
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Information verified as of June 2026. Please confirm with Puducherry Electricity Department and pmsuryaghar.gov.in before applying.