Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Power Plant Scheme – Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency
The scheme aims to promote the adoption of rooftop solar energy among domestic consumers in Uttarakhand by providing financial support and enabling them to generate clean, renewable electricity, reduce their electricity bills through net metering.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Power Plant Scheme” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) under Department of Energy, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the adoption of rooftop solar energy among domestic consumers in Uttarakhand by providing financial support and enabling them to generate clean, renewable electricity, reduce their electricity bills through net metering.
Benefits
Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries are provided financial support by the State Government at the rate of ₹17,000/- per kW for plants with capacities ranging from 1 kW to 3 kW, and a fixed grant of ₹51,000/- for plants with capacities from 3 kW to 10 kW.
The electricity generated from the installed rooftop solar power plants will be credited to the consumer’s electricity bill by UPCL through net metering.
Eligibility Criteria
All domestic electricity consumers across Uttarakhand who have applied on the MNRE national portal (
https://solarrooftop.gov.i
n) under the “Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Power Plant Scheme” and whose Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for the installation of the solar plant has been approved or released are eligible.
Application Process
Apply Offline
The state electricity consumers who have received a subsidy from MNRE, Government of India, must submit the approval documents, along with their Aadhaar card and bank account details, to the district UREDA office. After verification, the subsidy will be provided as per the guidelines of the Government of Uttarakhand.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
✨ Key Highlights (मुख्य विशेषताएं)
- Implemented by Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA).
- Subsidy (सब्सिडी) available for domestic consumers.
- Net metering (नेट मीटरिंग) to reduce electricity bills.
- Promotes clean and renewable energy sources.
Benefits
Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries are provided financial support by the State Government at the rate of ₹17,000/- per kW for plants with capacities ranging from 1 kW to 3 kW, and a fixed grant of ₹51,000/- for plants with capacities from 3 kW to 10 kW.
The electricity generated from the installed rooftop solar power plants will be credited to the consumer’s electricity bill by UPCL through net metering.
Application Process
Apply Offline
The state electricity consumers who have received a subsidy from MNRE, Government of India, must submit the approval documents, along with their Aadhaar card and bank account details, to the district UREDA office. After verification, the subsidy will be provided as per the guidelines of the Government of Uttarakhand.
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Power Plant Scheme – Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency |
| Short Title | GCRSPPSUREDA |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Business & Entrepreneurship |
| States | Uttarakhand |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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