Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Scheme (Phase-II) — UREDA Subsidy up to ₹1.65L
A UREDA-run rooftop solar subsidy for Uttarakhand households, group housing societies and RWAs, with central and state support that can reach around ₹1.65 lakh. Applications are open on a rolling basis.
- Funding amount
- ₹34,662 – ₹1.7L (subsidy)
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) (Government)
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The Grid Connected Rooftop Scheme (Phase-II) is Uttarakhand's route to cheaper rooftop solar for residents. It is administered by the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA), which works under the state's Department of Energy, and its aim is to speed up solar adoption among households, group housing societies and residential welfare associations by shrinking the upfront cost of a grid-connected rooftop plant.
Support comes as a capital subsidy rather than a loan or an investment. Depending on the applicant category and the size of the system, the assistance works out to somewhere between ₹34,662 and around ₹1.7 lakh, made up of a central component funded by the Government of India and, for households, an additional top-up funded by the Government of Uttarakhand.
Once a system is up and running, the returns come from two directions. Power generated on the roof is consumed on site, so the monthly electricity bill falls. Whatever is not used at home is pushed back into the grid, and net metering lets the owner earn from that surplus instead of simply losing it. A rooftop then behaves as both a cost saver and a small income source.
UREDA frames the scheme as a way for households to produce their own power, which supports the state's renewable energy goals and national efforts to cut carbon emissions. Applications run online and there is no closing date, so an eligible consumer can begin whenever they are ready to install.
Highlights
- Subsidy support range across categories: ₹34,662 to about ₹1.7 lakh
- Central subsidy of ₹17,662/kW up to 3 kW and ₹8,831/kW up to 10 kW, plus ₹17,000/kW from Uttarakhand up to 3 kW
- Combined support can reach roughly ₹1.65 lakh on a 10 kW rooftop plant
- Open to Uttarakhand domestic consumers, group housing societies and RWAs
- Rolling application window — no fixed deadline
- Installation must be done through a vendor registered with UPCL
Who can apply
This is a residential scheme, open to electricity consumers in Uttarakhand rather than to companies or commercial units. Three applicant groups are covered:
- Domestic consumers in Uttarakhand — ordinary households putting a rooftop solar plant on their own premises.
- Group housing societies in Uttarakhand.
- Residential welfare associations (RWAs) in Uttarakhand.
Eligibility is not tied to DPIIT recognition, MSME registration or any startup certification, and no founder-related conditions apply. What matters is that you are a residential consumer or a residential collective in Uttarakhand, and that the installation is a grid-connected rooftop system.
Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Scheme (Phase-II) — UREDA Subsidy up to ₹1.65L is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Scheme (Phase-II) — UREDA Subsidy up to ₹1.65L accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.
What the funding covers
All of the support here is a subsidy, released once the plant is installed and connected. How much you get depends on your category and the system size.
Individual domestic consumers
- ₹17,662 per kW from the Government of India, for plants of up to 3 kW capacity.
- ₹8,831 per kW from the Government of India for the 3 kW to 10 kW range.
- An extra ₹17,000 per kW from the Government of Uttarakhand for installations of up to 3 kW.
Combined, these add up to roughly ₹1.65 lakh on a 10 kW rooftop plant, which takes a serious bite out of the upfront cost for a homeowner.
Group housing societies and RWAs
- ₹8,831 per kW from the Government of India for plants of up to 10 kW.
Beyond the cash
- Lower monthly electricity bills, since solar power produced on the roof is used on site.
- Income from surplus generation exported to the grid.
- Net metering and grid-connection services from UPCL, so the system is properly integrated with the network.
About the provider
Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Scheme (Phase-II) — UREDA Subsidy up to ₹1.65L is offered by Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA), a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
There is no competitive selection panel, shortlisting or merit ranking to clear. The subsidy is an entitlement for eligible Uttarakhand residential consumers, so the process is really a compliance sequence that runs from application to money in your bank account.
- Step 1 — Register and apply online: Register on the MNRE solar rooftop portal (solarrooftop.gov.in) and submit your application there, recording your intent and basic project details.
- Step 2 — Obtain the No Objection Certificate: UPCL (Uttaranchal Power Corporation Limited) issues an NOC online after your application. You need this before going ahead with installation.
- Step 3 — Install the solar plant: With the NOC in hand, install the rooftop system. The vendor must be registered with UPCL, which keeps the work compliant with quality and safety standards.
- Step 4 — Grid connection and net metering: UPCL connects your plant to the main electricity grid and installs a net meter, which records both the power you draw from the grid and the power you supply to it.
- Step 5 — Upload records and receive the subsidy: Installation reports and connection details are uploaded to the MNRE portal, and you submit your bank account details there so the eligible subsidy is released directly to you.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Scheme (Phase-II) — UREDA Subsidy up to ₹1.65L, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Scheme (Phase-II) — UREDA Subsidy up to ₹1.65L is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹34,662 – ₹1.7L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is the Grid Connected Rooftop Scheme (Phase-II) and who runs it?
It is a rooftop solar subsidy programme for residential consumers in Uttarakhand, implemented by the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) under the Department of Energy, Government of Uttarakhand. The central portion of the subsidy comes from the Government of India, and applications and records flow through the MNRE solar rooftop portal. The point of the scheme is to make grid-connected rooftop solar affordable for homes and residential collectives, so they can generate their own electricity and export what they do not use.
How much subsidy can I get under this scheme?
For an individual domestic consumer, three components stack up: the Government of India pays ₹17,662 per kW for plants up to 3 kW, ₹8,831 per kW for capacity between 3 kW and 10 kW, and the Uttarakhand government adds ₹17,000 per kW for installations up to 3 kW. On a 10 kW plant, that can total approximately ₹1.65 lakh. Group housing societies and residential welfare associations receive ₹8,831 per kW from the Government of India for plants up to 10 kW. Across the categories, the assistance ranges from ₹34,662 to roughly ₹1.7 lakh.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is residential. Domestic consumers in Uttarakhand, group housing societies in Uttarakhand, and residential welfare associations in Uttarakhand can all apply. The scheme is designed for residential entities that want to put up a grid-connected rooftop solar system on their premises.
Is there a deadline to apply?
No. The window is rolling — effectively always open. Applications are submitted online through the MNRE portal, and there is no fixed cut-off announced, so an eligible consumer can apply whenever they are ready to install a rooftop solar system.
Do I need DPIIT recognition, MSME registration or startup status to qualify?
No. The eligibility conditions listed for this scheme are about being a residential electricity consumer, a group housing society or an RWA in Uttarakhand. DPIIT recognition and MSME registration are not part of the requirements, and neither are founder-related conditions. This is a residential rooftop scheme rather than a startup funding programme.
Does the scheme take equity or does the money have to be repaid?
Neither. The support is a subsidy — it is not a loan and it is not an investment against a stake. Once your installation, grid connection and documentation are complete, the eligible amount is credited straight to your bank account, with no dilution of ownership and nothing to pay back.
How and when is the subsidy actually disbursed?
The money reaches you only after the system is working. The sequence is: install the plant, have UPCL connect it to the grid and fit a net meter, upload the installation reports and connection details to the MNRE portal, and provide your bank account details on the portal. The eligible subsidy is then released directly into that account.
Can I hire any installer for the work?
You must engage a vendor who is registered with UPCL. Before installation begins you also need the No Objection Certificate that UPCL issues online after your application, so the NOC comes first and the installation follows.
What does net metering give me?
The net meter installed at the time of grid connection measures both the electricity you draw from the grid and the electricity you feed into it. That is what allows surplus power from your rooftop system to earn you income and lets your bill reflect net consumption — the dual benefit of lower bills plus revenue from exported units.
Where do I apply for the Grid Connected Rooftop Scheme (Phase-II)?
The process is online. It starts with registration on the MNRE solar rooftop portal at solarrooftop.gov.in, where you submit the application for the scheme; the apply link for this programme points to pmsuryaghar.gov.in. From there it moves through the UPCL NOC, installation by a registered vendor, grid connection with net metering, document upload, and finally your bank details for subsidy release.
How do I apply for Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Scheme (Phase-II) — UREDA Subsidy up to ₹1.65L?
Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.
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