Solar Subsidy for Apartments & Housing Societies in India – Complete 2025 Guide

Let’s be honest, most people assume government solar subsidies are only for individual bungalow owners with a big rooftop.

If you live in an apartment or manage a housing society, you’ve probably wondered: 

“Does this apply to us too?”

The short answer is yes. And the savings can be significant. We’re talking up to ₹90 lakhs off your total project cost.

This guide breaks down exactly how rooftop solar subsidies for homes & societies work in India, who qualifies, how to apply, and what you can realistically save.

What Is the Solar Subsidy for Housing Society in India?

Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Group Housing Societies (GHS) and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) are eligible for a solar subsidy of ₹18,000 per kW for common-facility solar installations including EV charging areas.

This applies across all Indian states and is not limited to individual homeowners.

Applicant Type	Subsidy Per kW	Max Capacity	Max Subsidy
Individual Household (up to 2 kW)	₹30,000/kW	2 kW	₹60,000
Individual Household (2–3 kW)	₹18,000/kW	3 kW	₹78,000
Housing Society / RWA	₹18,000/kW	500 kW	₹90,00,000

For a society installing a 100 kW system, that’s ₹18 lakhs directly off your installation cost. For a 500 kW setup, the subsidy alone covers up to ₹90 lakhs.

Who Is Eligible for PM Solar Subsidy?

Eligibility is straightforward. You qualify if:

• You are a residential consumer with a valid electricity connection from your DISCOM
• Your society is a registered GHS or RWA
• You install DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) / Made-in-India solar panels imported panels do not qualify
• Installation is done through an MNRE-empanelled solar vendor
• The system is grid-connected with net metering

Individual apartment owners within a society can also apply separately for their own units up to 3 kW per household alongside the society’s common-area installation.

Check this also Who Is Eligible for Solar Panel Subsidy in India?

How to Claim Rooftop Solar Subsidies for Homes & Societies

The process is fully online and typically takes 4-8 weeks from registration to subsidy credit. Here’s how it works step by step:

1. Register on the national portal: pmsuryaghar.gov.in using your mobile number and DISCOM consumer number
2. Apply for Rooftop Solar – select your state, district, DISCOM, and system capacity
3. Wait for DISCOM feasibility approval – this confirms your roof and connection are eligible
4. Choose an empanelled vendor from the DISCOM-approved list
5. Get installation done – panels, inverter, wiring, and net meter
6. Apply for net metering and get your commissioned certificate from the vendor
7. Submit commissioning certificate on the portal
8. Subsidy is credited to your bank account within 30 working days via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
   For housing societies: The same portal process applies, but the society’s secretary or authorized representative completes the registration on behalf of the RWA. Ensure you have society registration documents and a common electricity meter number ready.

TANGEDCO Rooftop Solar Subsidy Tamil Nadu Residents

If you’re in Tamil Nadu, you access the central subsidy through TANGEDCO (Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation), coordinated by TEDA (Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency).

Check this TN MNRE SOLAR ROOFTOP SUBSIDY

Here’s the TANGEDCO subsidy structure for residential consumers:

System Capacity	Subsidy %	Approx. Subsidy Amount
Up to 1 kW	40%	₹18,000 – ₹20,000
2 kW	40%	₹36,000 – ₹40,000
3 kW	40%	₹54,000 – ₹60,000
Above 3 kW (up to 10 kW)	20%	Up to ₹1,08,000
Housing Societies / RWAs	As per MNRE norms	Based on capacity

In Tamil Nadu, vendors registered with TEDA handle subsidy claims directly so as a consumer, you pay the vendor the balance amount after deducting the eligible CFA. You don’t need to chase reimbursement separately.

Tamil Nadu also offers an additional state incentive of ₹20,000 per kWp for residential rooftop solar, one of the better state-level incentives in the country.

Check on this Tamil Nadu state solar subsidy 2026 (TANGEDCO)

Real Benefits – What Does Solar for Housing Society Actually Save?

Let’s make it concrete. A housing society in Coimbatore with 80 flats installs a 40 kW common-area solar system:

• Subsidy received: 40 kW × ₹18,000 = ₹7,20,000
• Reduction in common-area electricity bill: Up to 80–90%
• Maintenance savings: Zero fuel cost, minimal upkeep
• System lifespan: 25+ years

Monthly savings on lifts, corridor lighting, water pumps, and parking areas alone can range from ₹15,000 to ₹40,000 depending on the load which means the system pays for itself in 4–6 years, then generates pure savings for another 20.

Why Apartments Should Not Wait

The ₹90 lakh cap for societies under PM Surya Ghar is calculated at 500 kW total including individual residents’ rooftop installations within the society. Once residents start claiming individual subsidies, it eats into the society’s available quota.

Acting early means more subsidy, less cost, faster payback. Beyond the money solar for housing society also means cleaner air, energy independence, and EV charging infrastructure that increases the value of every flat in your building.

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