Solar Subsidy in Tamil Nadu
The TN Solar Homes Portal lists proposed residential state top-ups; its linked scheme Government Order and guidelines are marked pending issue.
Quick Answer: ₹30,000 per kW for first 2 kW; ₹18,000 per kW for additional capacity from 2 kW to 3 kW; total capped at ₹78,000. The Tamil Nadu portal lists proposed state top-ups of ₹5,000 at 1 kW, ₹10,000 at 2 kW, and ₹22,000 at 3 kW and above, with combined assistance listed up to ₹1,00,000. The linked Tamil Nadu Solar Acceleration Scheme Government Order/guidelines are marked pending issue, so treat these amounts as proposed until formally issued. The portal says disbursal would follow installation, net-metering, commissioning, central CFA disbursal, and eligibility checks.
State subsidy last verified: 2026-09-28
Central scheme last verified: 2026-09-28
Typical central processing: Typically about 15 days after the redemption request.
Central scheme source: PIB scheme details
Application portal: National Portal
Processing-time source: PIB processing update
State source: Official state source
Central Government Subsidy (MNRE)
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy subsidy available nationwide for residential rooftop solar
₹30,000 per kW for first 2 kW
₹18,000 per kW for additional capacity from 2 kW to 3 kW
No additional subsidy beyond 3 kW — total capped at ₹78,000
Maximum subsidy: ₹78,000 | Eligibility: Residential electricity consumers with a grid-connected connection; central financial assistance is capped at 3 kW | Processing: Typically about 15 days after the redemption request
Tamil Nadu State Subsidy
The Tamil Nadu portal lists proposed state top-ups of ₹5,000 at 1 kW, ₹10,000 at 2 kW, and ₹22,000 at 3 kW and above, with combined assistance listed up to ₹1,00,000. The linked Tamil Nadu Solar Acceleration Scheme Government Order/guidelines are marked pending issue, so treat these amounts as proposed until formally issued. The portal says disbursal would follow installation, net-metering, commissioning, central CFA disbursal, and eligibility checks.
Maximum capacity: Proposed residential coverage up to 10 kW; proposed top-up capped at ₹22,000
State top-up application: The portal describes applying first through the PM Surya Ghar National Portal, then automatic state-portal processing after central subsidy credit; the linked state Government Order/guidelines are marked pending issue.
Frequently Asked Questions - Tamil Nadu Solar Subsidy
Q What solar subsidy can I get in Tamil Nadu?
₹30,000 per kW for first 2 kW; ₹18,000 per kW for additional capacity from 2 kW to 3 kW; total capped at ₹78,000. The Tamil Nadu portal lists proposed state top-ups of ₹5,000 at 1 kW, ₹10,000 at 2 kW, and ₹22,000 at 3 kW and above, with combined assistance listed up to ₹1,00,000. The linked Tamil Nadu Solar Acceleration Scheme Government Order/guidelines are marked pending issue, so treat these amounts as proposed until formally issued. The portal says disbursal would follow installation, net-metering, commissioning, central CFA disbursal, and eligibility checks.
Q How do I apply for solar subsidy in Tamil Nadu?
Apply through the National Portal and choose a vendor. The portal describes applying first through the PM Surya Ghar National Portal, then automatic state-portal processing after central subsidy credit; the linked state Government Order/guidelines are marked pending issue.
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