Residential support

How much solar subsidy are you eligible for?

PM Surya Ghar, PM KUSUM, TEDA routes, and business tax benefits for Tamil Nadu customers.

Updated May 2026

Subsidy rates are set by the Government of India and Tamil Nadu state government. They can be revised without notice. Always verify current figures at pmsuryaghar.gov.in or teda.in before signing any agreement. Aadhi Solar will assist you in confirming the exact subsidy applicable to your installation.

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PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

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agriculture

PM KUSUM Component B / Tamil Nadu Solar Pumpset Scheme

Active

business

Accelerated Depreciation + GST ITC + Net Metering

Tax benefits

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MNRE Government Buildings + TEDA State Schemes

Tender / grant route

Quick reference

Visitor type	Primary route	Benefit
Homeowner	PM Surya Ghar	Up to ₹78,000 + TN incentive to verify
Farmer without reliable power	PM KUSUM Component B	Up to 70% subsidy in Tamil Nadu
Farmer with electric pump	PM KUSUM Component C	Solarise pump and export surplus
MSME / business	Tax benefits	40% accelerated depreciation + 12% GST ITC
Government school / panchayat	TEDA / MNRE / AJAY route	Grant, tender, and procurement support

home

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Status: Active · Last verified 2026-05

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System size	Subsidy	Good for
Up to 1 kW	₹30,000	Studio / 1 BHK flat
Up to 2 kW	₹60,000	2-3 BHK home
3 kW and above	₹78,000	Independent house / villa

Up to 300 free units per month for eligible households

DCR modules and BIS-certified inverter required

DBT after commissioning inspection

TEDA-empanelled vendor required in Tamil Nadu

Step 1
Register at pmsuryaghar.gov.in with Aadhaar and electricity consumer number
Step 2
DISCOM feasibility check by TANGEDCO
Step 3
Install through a TEDA-empanelled vendor
Step 4
Submit commissioning certificate
Step 5
Net meter installation by TANGEDCO
Step 6
Upload bank details and receive DBT subsidy

agriculture

PM KUSUM Component B / Tamil Nadu Solar Pumpset Scheme

Status: Active · Last verified 2026-05

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30%

Central support

40%

Tamil Nadu state support

70%

Total subsidy

30%

Farmer share

Standalone solar pumps up to 7.5 HP under PM KUSUM Component B

Tamil Nadu support can reach 70% subsidy for eligible farmers

Component C supports solarisation of grid-connected pumps

Apply through TEDA / PM KUSUM and Agricultural Engineering channels

business

Accelerated Depreciation + GST ITC + Net Metering

Status: Tax benefits · Last verified 2026-05

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No MNRE capital subsidy for commercial or industrial consumers

40% first-year accelerated depreciation under Section 32

12% GST input tax credit for eligible GST-registered businesses

Net metering credits through Tamil Nadu regulations

public

MNRE Government Buildings + TEDA State Schemes

Status: Tender / grant route · Last verified 2026-05

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Government buildings, schools, hospitals, and panchayats follow grant or tender routes

TEDA empanelment supports Tamil Nadu government solar procurement

NSIC registration helps eligible vendors participate in government tenders

Solar street lighting can be funded through AJAY and state schemes

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