UPNEDA
How to avail state subsidy
State release follows central CFA disbursal and the MNRE/REC release list.
Checked: Rules can changeUTTAR PRADESH · ROOFTOP SOLAR SUBSIDY
Solar subsidy in Uttar Pradesh: central support plus the UP top-up.
An eligible home in Uttar Pradesh can receive central PM Surya Ghar CFA of up to ₹78,000 and, separately, UP state support of ₹15,000 per kW up to ₹30,000. For a 3 kW system the two scheme limits add up to ₹1,08,000. The state amount is paid after the central CFA is released. These are scheme limits checked against official sources, not an approved grant for your connection.
Sources checked:
UP HOME · SCHEME LIMITS
Cap, not approval- Central CFA
- up to ₹78,000
- UP additional
- up to ₹30,000
- 3 kW, both schemes
- ₹1,08,000
Both amounts need eligibility and the official process. Neither is a discount on your quotation.
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How much subsidy can a UP home receive?
Central CFA pays ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the next 1 kW, so it stops rising at 3 kW. UPNEDA material adds ₹15,000 per kW for eligible residential consumers, capped at ₹30,000, which is reached at 2 kW.
| System | Central CFA | UP additional | Potential total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹45,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 3 kW | ₹78,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹1,08,000 |
| 5 kW | ₹78,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹1,08,000 |
Choose capacity from your electricity use and roof, not from the subsidy table: above 3 kW neither amount increases.
Who can apply in Uttar Pradesh?
- A residential connection with an Uttar Pradesh distribution company (DISCOM) and a valid consumer account; commercial connections are outside this household support.
- A National Portal application and a grid-connected rooftop installation by a registered vendor.
- Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) modules and the current technical and metering conditions.
- DISCOM inspection and commissioning; installation alone does not approve support.
- The UP top-up follows the state's own eligibility and process. Extensions of a previously subsidised system need a separate check.
When is the UP subsidy paid?
UPNEDA's published process puts the state payment after the central one: the central CFA is disbursed first, and the state amount is processed after the MNRE/REC release list is received. No fixed payment date is published, so plan to fund the full installed price yourself or through a loan until both amounts arrive.
Central CFA released
Through the National Portal after commissioning and account checks.
MNRE/REC release list
The central disbursal information reaches the state.
UP state processing
The top-up is processed for eligible consumers.
UPNEDA
UP Solar Energy Policy 2022
Residential state support and reimbursement conditions; cross-checked against current linked material.
Checked: Rules can changeHow to apply for the solar subsidy in UP
These are the scheme steps; the full installation process adds the decisions to make before you apply.
Register on the National Portal
Choose Uttar Pradesh, the DISCOM named on your bill and your consumer number. Keep control of the account and OTPs.
Choose a registered vendor
Check that the vendor is listed for your district, and agree the written quotation, equipment and responsibilities.
Install and record
DCR modules, work to the technical specification, and the photographs and equipment details entered on the portal.
DISCOM inspection and net meter
Inspection, metering and commissioning are completed. Resolve any objections and collect the handover records.
Bank details and payment
Give the correct bank or loan account. The state top-up is processed after the central CFA.
UPNEDA rooftop solar portalPM Surya Ghar National PortalWhat happens at inspection and commissioning
UPNEDA
National Portal application steps
Application, installation records, consumer review and DISCOM inspection.
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National Portal and applications
Official application destination. Automated access was blocked; open directly and check current instructions.
Access attempted: Direct check neededMVVNL / UPPCL
UP distribution companies and supply areas
UPPCL's distribution companies are PVVNL, MVVNL, DVVNL, PuVVNL and KESCO; MVVNL publishes its 19-district supply area. Your bill names your DISCOM.
Checked: Official sourceChoose a vendor listed for your district
UPNEDA publishes approved firms by district, and the National Portal has a state-wise vendor list. Match the company name, district and payment recipient on your quotation to the listing. A listing is one check: it does not guarantee price, workmanship or after-sales service, and SolarKhoj does not approve or rank vendors.
UPNEDA
Approved firms by district
Check company identity and current area listing. A listing is not a guarantee of workmanship.
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State-wise registered vendor list
Destination corroborated by Tata Power-DDL. Live listing access requires a direct check.
Access attempted: Direct check neededNoida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad follow UP rules
These NCR districts are in Uttar Pradesh, so a home there applies under the UP state process, not Delhi's scheme. Check the distribution company printed on your electricity bill and use that when you register; a PIN code alone does not identify the DISCOM or prove eligibility.
UP solar subsidy questions
How much subsidy does a 3 kW system get in UP?
If both schemes apply, up to ₹78,000 central CFA plus up to ₹30,000 from the state, a potential total of ₹1,08,000. Eligibility, DCR equipment and DISCOM commissioning are required for each. The size comparison puts these limits next to the cost of each size.
Which DISCOM am I with in Uttar Pradesh?
The one printed on your electricity bill. UPPCL's state distribution companies are PVVNL (Meerut zone, western UP), MVVNL (Lucknow zone), DVVNL (Agra zone), PuVVNL (eastern UP, including Varanasi and Prayagraj) and KESCO (Kanpur city). Choose exactly that DISCOM and your consumer number on the National Portal.
Do I need a separate application on the UPNEDA portal?
The documented starting point is the PM Surya Ghar National Portal, where you choose Uttar Pradesh and your DISCOM. UPNEDA also runs a rooftop solar portal for the state process, and guidance published by installers disagrees about whether a separate step is needed. Check the UPNEDA portal or ask UPNEDA before assuming either way, and keep the application ID from each portal you use.
Is the UP subsidy in addition to PM Surya Ghar?
Yes. UPNEDA material describes the state support as additional to central CFA for eligible residential consumers. It has its own conditions and is paid after the central amount.
Does a 5 kW system get more subsidy than 3 kW?
No. Central CFA is capped at ₹78,000 from 3 kW and the UP amount at ₹30,000 from 2 kW. A larger system may suit higher use, but the support stays the same.
Does the subsidy reduce what I pay the installer?
Not automatically. The installation contract, any loan and the scheme payments are separate. Ask in writing who funds the full price and what happens if a payment is delayed or an application is rejected; the quotation guide shows how to keep them apart.
Can a housing society in UP get this support?
Common facilities of a society or RWA have a separate central CFA rate of ₹18,000 per kW within set limits. The UP top-up described here is for eligible residential consumers; ask UPNEDA whether it applies to a society connection.
Official sources for Uttar Pradesh
Dates show when each source was reviewed, not a promise that the rules will stay the same. Check the live portal before you apply.
UPNEDA
UP Solar Energy Policy 2022
Residential state support and reimbursement conditions; cross-checked against current linked material.
Checked: Rules can changeUPNEDA
PM Surya Ghar residential support flyer
Central/UP rate cross-check only. Promotional price and payback examples are not used.
Checked: Rules can changeMNRE
Residential CFA operational guidelines · §§5–6
Standard rates, household/GHS eligibility, DCR and payment process. PDF, 57 pages.
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Rooftop technical specifications
Module, inverter, structure, protection and metering scope to discuss with the installer.
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