Highlights
- Provides combined central and State subsidy of up to ₹1 lakh for rooftop solar installation.
- Offers additional State subsidy of ₹5,000 to ₹22,000 based on solar system capacity.
- Aims to benefit 1 lakh domestic electricity consumers with a budget of ₹50 crore.
- Applications are linked to the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana portal, subject to eligibility conditions.
Website
Tamil Nadu Energy Board Portal
Customer Care
- TN Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme Toll-Free Number: 18004252500
- PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Toll-Free Number: 15555
- TNPDCL Helpline Number: 9498794987
Information Brochure
Tamil Nadu Rooftop Solar Subsidy Scheme Guidelines
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Summary of the Scheme
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| Name of Scheme | Tamil Nadu Rooftop Solar Subsidy Scheme |
| Launch Year | 2026 |
| Benefits | Combined central and State subsidy of up to ₹1 lakh for installing rooftop solar panels |
| Beneficiary | Domestic electricity consumers in Tamil Nadu |
| Nodal Agency | Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme |
| Mode of Apply | Online through the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana portal |
Tamil Nadu Rooftop Solar Subsidy Scheme: Benefits, Eligibility and How to Apply
The Tamil Nadu Rooftop Solar Subsidy Scheme 2026 makes rooftop solar more affordable for households by adding a State subsidy on top of the central assistance under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. It was approved through a Government Order dated 19 September 2026, with the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) as the nodal agency. Eligible households can receive a combined central and State subsidy of up to ₹1 lakh.
Scheme at a Glance
- Target: 1 lakh domestic electricity consumers
- Budget: ₹50 crore
- Applies to: domestic consumers who registered on the PM Surya Ghar portal on or after 5 August 2026
- Mode of application: online through the PM Surya Ghar portal (no separate State application)
Subsidy Structure
| Rooftop solar capacity | Central subsidy (PM Surya Ghar) | Tamil Nadu State subsidy | Total assistance |
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| Up to 1 kW | ₹30,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Up to 2 kW | ₹60,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹70,000 |
| 3 kW | ₹78,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹1,00,000 |
| Above 3 kW | ₹78,000 (maximum) | ₹22,000 (maximum) | ₹1,00,000 |
The State subsidy is released only after installation, net-metering, commissioning and disbursal of the central subsidy, and only if the consumer meets the eligibility criteria.
Key Benefits
- Combined central and State subsidy of up to ₹1 lakh
- State top-up of ₹5,000, ₹10,000 or ₹22,000 depending on system capacity
- One-time subsidy credited directly to your bank account through DBT
- Lower upfront cost of installation
- Reduced electricity bills through solar generation
- Covers residential systems of up to 10 kW
Who Is Eligible?
The final eligibility conditions have not yet been formally notified, so the following are tentative:
- Domestic electricity consumer in Tamil Nadu
- Registered on the PM Surya Ghar portal on or after 5 August 2026
- Valid electricity connection and a roof suitable for solar panels
- Has not availed any other subsidy for solar panels
- System successfully installed, net-metered, commissioned and verified
- Has received the central subsidy under PM Surya Ghar
Not eligible:
- Industrial, commercial and other non-domestic consumers
- Consumers who registered on the PM Surya Ghar portal before 5 August 2026
- Consumers whose system is not yet commissioned or whose central subsidy has not been credited
- Applicants who apply after the State subsidy reaches the limit of 1 lakh beneficiaries
Documents Required
The Government Order does not specify a separate document list. You will need what the PM Surya Ghar process requires:
- Electricity consumer (service connection) number from a recent bill
- Mobile number and email ID
- Bank account details with a cancelled cheque or passbook
How to Apply
You do not apply separately for the State subsidy. Follow the PM Surya Ghar process:
- Visit the PM Surya Ghar portal and click “Apply Now”.
- Select Tamil Nadu and Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) as your distribution company.
- Enter your consumer number and mobile number to register.
- Submit the rooftop solar application and keep the application reference number.
- Wait for TNPDCL to check technical feasibility and approve.
- Choose a TEDA-empanelled vendor and install the system with DCR-compliant, ALMM-listed solar modules.
- Submit the installation details. TNPDCL installs the net meter, inspects, commissions and connects the system to the grid.
- Enter your bank details and upload a cancelled cheque or passbook.
How the Subsidy Reaches You
- REC verifies your claim and credits the central subsidy of up to ₹78,000 by DBT.
- MNRE shares your details with the Tamil Nadu Government.
- TEDA verifies your eligibility, commissioning and bank details, and uploads them through IFHRMS.
- The State credits its subsidy to your bank account by DBT within 7 to 15 days.
Good to Know
- Tamil Nadu earlier supported residential solar through the Chief Minister’s Solar Rooftop Capital Incentive Scheme. The new scheme adds a top-up to the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy.
- Since the State subsidy is capped at 1 lakh beneficiaries, applying early matters.
Contact
- TN Solar Rooftop Subsidy Scheme toll-free: 18004252500
- PM Surya Ghar toll-free: 15555
- TNPDCL helpline: 9498794987