Grid Connected Rooftop Scheme (Phase-II) – Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency
The scheme aims to promote the installation of rooftop solar systems among domestic households, group housing societies, and residential welfare associations in Uttarakhand, enabling consumers to reduce their electricity bills, earn income by feeding surplus power into the grid.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Grid Connected Rooftop Scheme (Phase-II)” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) under Department of Energy, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the installation of rooftop solar systems among domestic households, group housing societies, and residential welfare associations in Uttarakhand, enabling consumers to reduce their electricity bills, earn income by feeding surplus power into the grid.
Benefits
By installing a rooftop solar plant, households can significantly reduce their electricity bills by utilizing the power generated by the system. Any surplus electricity can be fed into the grid, allowing consumers to earn additional income.
For individual domestic consumers, the Government of India provides a subsidy of ₹17,662/- per kW for solar plants up to 3 kW capacity and ₹8,831/- per kW for plants up to 10 kW, directly credited to the consumer’s account. Additionally, the Uttarakhand State Government offers a subsidy of ₹17,000/- per kW for installations up to 3 kW.
For group housing societies and residential welfare associations, the Government of India provides a subsidy of ₹8,831/- per kW for rooftop solar plants up to 10 kW capacity.
Eligibility Criteria
All domestic consumers, group housing societies, and residential welfare associations in Uttarakhand are eligible for the scheme.
Application Process
Apply Offline
After registering on the MNRE portal
www.solarrooftop.gov.in
, the consumer can submit an online application, for which the NOC is also issued online by UPCL. The solar plant can then be installed through any UPCL-registered vendor. After installation, UPCL connects the plant to the grid by installing a net meter, and all related records are uploaded on the portal. Finally, the consumer provides their bank account details on the portal, through which the grant amount is directly released.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
By installing a rooftop solar plant, households can significantly reduce their electricity bills by utilizing the power generated by the system. Any surplus electricity can be fed into the grid, allowing consumers to earn additional income.
For individual domestic consumers, the Government of India provides a subsidy of ₹17,662/- per kW for solar plants up to 3 kW capacity and ₹8,831/- per kW for plants up to 10 kW, directly credited to the consumer’s account. Additionally, the Uttarakhand State Government offers a subsidy of ₹17,000/- per kW for installations up to 3 kW.
For group housing societies and residential welfare associations, the Government of India provides a subsidy of ₹8,831/- per kW for rooftop solar plants up to 10 kW capacity.
Application Process
Apply Offline
After registering on the MNRE portal www.solarrooftop.gov.in
, the consumer can submit an online application, for which the NOC is also issued online by UPCL. The solar plant can then be installed through any UPCL-registered vendor. After installation, UPCL connects the plant to the grid by installing a net meter, and all related records are uploaded on the portal. Finally, the consumer provides their bank account details on the portal, through which the grant amount is directly released.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Grid Connected Rooftop Scheme (Phase-II) – Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency |
| Short Title | GCRSUREDA |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Business & Entrepreneurship |
| States | Uttarakhand |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | Any — 3 years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |