Verified: December 2025

Solar Subsidy in Uttarakhand

Central PM Surya Ghar subsidy (₹30,000 - ₹78,000) applies in Uttarakhand.

Central Subsidy

₹30,000 - ₹78,000

PM Surya Ghar Yojana

State Subsidy

Only central applicable

Solar Potential

4.5-5.5 kWh/m²/day

Per day

Eligibility Criteria

  • Residential property owners
  • Consumers with >10kW sanctioned load encouraged to meet 30% needs via renewables
  • Large complexes (>100kW load) must power 100% common areas with rooftop solar

Additional Benefits

  • Special provisions for hilly areas
  • Building bylaws exclude module heights up to 3m
  • Single-window clearance within 60 days
  • Uttarakhand Solar Energy Policy 2023 targets 250 MW residential

Net Metering Policy

Net metering limited to 1 MW per installation under UERC RE Regulations 2023. Special provisions for hilly areas. Single-window clearance within 60 days.

Capacity limit:

Up to 1 MW

State Nodal Agency:

UREDA (Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency)

Electricity DISCOMs

  • UPCL

Key Cities

DehradunHaridwarRoorkeeHaldwaniRudrapurKashipur

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Uttarakhand provide additional solar subsidy?+

No separate state subsidy is available. Central subsidy of up to ₹78,000-85,800 is available via PM Surya Ghar Yojana managed by UREDA.

What is the net metering policy in Uttarakhand?+

Net metering is limited to 1 MW per installation under UERC RE Regulations 2023. Special provisions exist for hilly areas. Single-window clearance within 60 days via UREDA.

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