Tea-estate ground-mount solar plant in Assam built by Arrays Ingenieria
Solar Schemes & Policies

Government Solar Schemes in India

What the Government of India and the states offer for solar in 2026, and what the country's leaders have said, with every figure linked to its official source.

India's Solar Push

The National Picture

Figures from PIB and MNRE data, each linked to its source. Updated October 2026.

500 GWNon-fossil capacity target for 2030: the first of the Prime Minister's Panchamrit commitments at COP26Source: PIB 283.46 GWNon-fossil capacity installed in India as on 31 March 2026Source: PIB 50%Share of India's installed power capacity from non-fossil sources, reached June 2025Source: PIB 164.59 GWSolar capacity installed in India as on 31 July 2026 (MNRE data)Source: MNRE data 75 lakhHouseholds targeted for rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar by December 2026, on the way to 1 croreSource: PIB
Panchamrit

India's Five Climate Commitments

Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP26 in Glasgow. Every solar plant built in India counts towards them.

  1. 1

    India will reach its non-fossil energy capacity to 500 GW by 2030.

  2. 2

    India will meet 50 percent of its energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030.

  3. 3

    India will reduce the total projected carbon emissions by one billion tonnes from now onwards till 2030.

  4. 4

    By 2030, India will reduce the carbon intensity of its economy by less than 45 percent.

  5. 5

    By the year 2070, India will achieve the target of Net Zero.

The five commitments in the Prime Minister's words, from his national statement at COP26, Glasgow, 1 November 2021 (PIB).

In Their Words

What India's Leaders Have Said

Official portrait of Prime Minister Narendra ModiPM

“In order to further sustainable development and people's wellbeing, we are launching the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. This project, with an investment of over Rs. 75,000 crores, aims to light up 1 crore households by providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month.”

Shri Narendra ModiPrime Minister of IndiaLaunching PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana · Source: PIB, Prime Minister's Office Photo: Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India
Official portrait of Raksha Mantri Rajnath SinghRM

“Ex-servicemen are a national asset, bringing decades of experience, leadership, discipline & strategic thinking to society. Their continued engagement in social & economic initiatives strengthen communities and the nation as a whole.”

Shri Rajnath SinghRaksha Mantri (Defence Minister)National Conclave 2025 on ex-servicemen welfare, Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi · Source: PIB, Ministry of Defence Photo: Ministry of Defence / PIB, GODL-India
Official portrait of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa SarmaCM

“On solar, we are moving on multiple fronts: expediting adoption of the PM Surya Ghar scheme to expand rooftop solar, and permitting tea garden owners to use up to 5% of their land for solar generation opening a new avenue for green power across our tea belt.”

Dr Himanta Biswa SarmaChief Minister of AssamRewriting Assam's Energy Future · Source: Himanta Biswa Sarma Photo: President's Secretariat, GODL-India
Portrait of Union Home Minister Amit ShahHM

“The stepwell construction and Solar Roof-Top Yojana have been made keeping in mind the earth's temperature, climate change and water needs in the coming times.”

Shri Amit ShahUnion Home MinisterUrging Ahmedabad residents to adopt PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar · As reported by PIBSource: PIB, Ministry of Home Affairs (as reported) Photo: Ministry of Home Affairs / PIB, GODL-India

Public statements on India's clean-energy and veterans' agenda, quoted from the official sources linked. They are national context for our work, not endorsements of Arrays Ingenieria. Official portraits used under the Government Open Data License – India; the Government of India does not endorse this website.

Schemes & Policies

Schemes That Matter for Solar

The key points of each, where we fit in, and the official source.

Homes

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

  • Launched by the Prime Minister on 13 February 2024; approved by the Union Cabinet on 29 February 2024 with an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore
  • Central financial assistance of 60% of system cost for 2 kW and 40% of the additional cost between 2 and 3 kW, capped at 3 kW
  • At benchmark prices: Rs 30,000 for 1 kW, Rs 60,000 for 2 kW and Rs 78,000 for 3 kW or more
  • Collateral-free loans of around 7% for residential systems up to 3 kW; applications through the National Portal
  • Target: 75 lakh households with rooftop solar by December 2026, on the way to 1 crore

Where we fit: The scheme is aimed at households. Our focus is commercial, industrial and tea-estate plants, which fall outside it.

Source: PIB
Farmers, cooperatives, panchayats, FPOs

PM-KUSUM

  • Launched in March 2019 and scaled up in January 2024
  • Component A: decentralised ground- or stilt-mounted grid-connected solar plants of up to 2 MW on farmers' land, with the power bought by DISCOMs at a pre-fixed tariff
  • Component B: standalone solar agriculture pumps in off-grid areas
  • Component C: solarisation of grid-connected agriculture pumps, individually or at feeder level
  • 2026 update: financial closure for Component A and C projects extended to 30 November 2026; completion by 31 March 2027 (Energetica India)

Where we fit: Component A plants are ground-mount plants of up to 2 MW: the pile foundations, civil works, installation and commissioning we do every day.

Source: PIB, 6 Aug 2024
Tea estates in Assam

Solar in Assam's tea gardens

  • The Chief Minister of Assam has announced that tea garden owners may use up to 5% of their land for solar generation
  • Assam's target is 6,000 MW of installed green energy capacity by 2030

Where we fit: We have built 19 on-grid plants in Assam's tea gardens and know the estates, the land, DG synchronisation and APDCL approvals.

Source: Himanta Biswa Sarma, 22 Sep 2026
Businesses that own their plant

Accelerated depreciation

  • A business that owns a solar plant can depreciate it faster than ordinary assets under the Income Tax Act, lowering tax in the early years
  • Available only when you own the plant, which is why it matters for the CAPEX model

Where we fit: Every plant we build on the CAPEX model belongs to the client, so the benefit is theirs. Check the current rate with your tax adviser.

Source: Income Tax Act, 1961
Grid-connected consumers

Net metering

  • Power exported to the grid is offset against power drawn, under the rules of your state DISCOM and electricity regulator

Where we fit: We handle the net-metering application and inspections; at Barpatra Tea Estate we obtained the approvals from APDCL.

Source: State electricity regulations
Projects covered by the ALMM order

ALMM List-I and List-II

  • MNRE's Approved List of Models and Manufacturers sets which solar modules may be used in covered projects (List-I)
  • From 1 June 2026, List-II for solar PV cells applies: covered projects must use List-I modules made with List-II cells
  • Projects whose bid deadline fell on or before the order are exempt from the cell requirement

Where we fit: We are not a manufacturer, so we specify the ALMM-listed or client-approved makes each project requires and keep the documents.

Source: PIB: MNRE amends ALMM Order 2019
Everyone buying a solar plant

GST on solar cut to 5%

  • The 56th GST Council, on 3 September 2025, cut GST on solar cells, modules and other renewable-energy devices from 12% to 5%
  • Effective from 22 September 2025

Where we fit: Lower tax on equipment lowers the upfront cost of a CAPEX plant. Confirm how GST applies to your EPC contract with your tax adviser.

Source: pv magazine India, 4 Sep 2025
Quick Guide

Which Applies to You?

If you are…Look atHow we can help
A homePM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, through the National PortalWe do not install home systems; use a registered vendor on the portal.
A farmer, FPO or panchayatPM-KUSUM Component A: ground-mount plants of up to 2 MWWe build ground-mount plants: piling, civil works, installation and commissioning.
A factory or businessCAPEX ownership, accelerated depreciation and net meteringOur core work: CAPEX solar EPC.
A tea estate in AssamUp to 5% of garden land for solar; CAPEX or developer programmes19 tea-estate plants built: see our work.
A developer or EPC companyProjects under any of the aboveHire us for installation & commissioning and civil works.
Anyone buying a plantGST on solar devices now 5%; ALMM List-I modules with List-II cells where the order appliesWe price with current GST and specify ALMM-listed makes: read the guide.

Scheme rules, subsidies and rates change. This page summarises official sources as of October 2026; always confirm the current terms on the official portal before you invest.

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