National Portal for Rooftop Solar- Here is How You Can Apply and Get Subsidy

With the launch of the National Portal for Rooftop Solar on July 30, 2022, the process of applying for and installing rooftop solar systems has become convenient and straightforward for residential consumers.

This initiative falls under the Rooftop Solar Programme Ph-II, which offers central financial assistance. Residential consumers across India, including regions like Banaskantha in Gujarat, Araria in Bihar, and Jammu and Kashmir, can now apply through the National Portal.

Advantages of National Portal for Rooftop Solar

One of the advantages for consumers is the freedom to choose from registered vendors associated with the local distribution company, allowing them to select high-quality and efficient solar modules, inverters, and other necessary equipment.

Price for National Portal for Rooftop Solar

The pricing for the rooftop solar plant is determined through a mutual agreement between the consumer and the chosen vendor. The role of DISCOMs (distribution companies) is limited to providing technical feasibility approval, facilitating the installation of net meters, and conducting system inspections.

Once the system is successfully installed and inspected, the subsidy is directly transferred to the consumer's bank account. The entire process, from application registration to subsidy disbursement, can be conveniently tracked online through the National Portal.

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How To Apply 

Step 1:

Download the Sandes App and register by providing the following details:

- Choose your state

- Select your electricity distribution company

- Enter your electricity consumer number                                                             

- Provide your mobile number

- Enter your email address

Step 2:

Log in using your consumer number and mobile number, then proceed to apply for rooftop solar using the provided form.

Step 3:

Await feasibility approval from your electricity distribution company (DISCOM). Once you receive the approval, engage any of the registered vendors from your DISCOM to install the solar plant.

Step 4:

After the installation is completed, submit the plant details and apply for a net meter.

Step 5:

Once the net meter is installed and the DISCOM inspects it, a commissioning certificate will be generated through the portal.

Step 6:

Once you have received the commissioning report, submit your bank account details and a canceled cheque via the portal. The subsidy amount will be credited to your account within 30 working days.

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Vendors Registration Process For National Portal 

1. Vendors interested in undertaking projects through the National Portal can register with their respective DISCOMs. To do so, they need to complete an application and submit it along with a declaration in the provided format available at www.solarrooftop.gov.in. Additionally, they are required to submit a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of Rs. 2,50,000/- valid for a minimum of five years.

2. The application can be submitted at the Division/Circle level, and within one month of submission, the vendor's name will be included in the list of approved vendors. This list will be updated by the DISCOM monthly.

3. Registered vendor details will be uploaded on the National Portal by DISCOM, and the vendors will receive a registration email. They can then log in to the National Portal using their PAN number and the mobile number provided during registration by DISCOM. Once logged in, vendors can enter their product rates and contact information. These details will be visible to consumers who submit applications for rooftop solar projects to the respective DISCOMs.

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