For residential, commercial, agricultural, off-grid tribal, institutional

For residential, commercial, agricultural, off-grid tribal, institutional in Arunachal Pradesh — this guide covers the Arunachal Pradesh Solar Energy Policy 2018 (Updated 2022) / AP Rooftop Solar (APEDA / DoE). Administered by Arunachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency (APEDA) / Arunachal Pradesh DoE (Dept. of Energy). Below are subsidy rates, eligibility, technical rules, documents, and scheme process.

Subsidy benefits

• Central CFA (PM Surya Ghar): up to Rs.78,000
• additional 10% NE special category
• additional MHA border area funding
• APEDA state additional: 25% state subsidy
• Off-grid border/tribal solar: 95% subsidy (highest in India)
• Agricultural solar pumps: 80% total (NE enhanced)

Authority and scope

• Government body: Arunachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency (APEDA) / Arunachal Pradesh DoE (Dept. of Energy)
• Nodal agency: APEDA (Arunachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency)
• Eligible for: residential, commercial, agricultural, off-grid tribal, institutional
• Installation type: Rooftop on-grid + off-grid (remote/high-altitude) + solar + micro-hydro hybrid

Eligibility and disbursement

• Open to multiple consumer categories.
• Income restrictions: No income restriction; tribal populations (25 major tribes including Nyishi, Adi, Garo, Monpa) get off-grid priority.
• Disbursement timeline: 60–120 days post-commissioning (extended due to remote high-altitude terrain)
• Disbursement mode: DBT via APEDA/DoE; state + MHA border area funding via APEDA
• Maximum capacity: 500 kW

Net metering and technical rules

• Net metering is available under this scheme.
• Net metering policy: APSERC Net Metering Regulations

• 1 kW–500 kW. DISCOM: APDCL (Arunachal Pradesh power distribution — partially under APGCL management). Very remote areas: off-grid microgrids.
• Gross metering policy: APSERC gross metering for >500 kW. Utility-scale solar limited by terrain.
• Hybrid policy: Arunachal Solar + Micro-hydro: 5,000+ streams — solar complements seasonal hydro for year-round power.
• DISCOM requirements: APGCL/APEDA: State-managed power distribution. Very remote: village-level microgrids. China border LAC areas: ITBP + MHA managed solar microgrids.

How to apply

Apply on APEDA portal or pmsuryaghar.gov.in

DoE Arunachal feasibility check

APEDA-empanelled vendor selection (must be certified for high-altitude installation)

Installation + net meter (or battery system for remote)

DoE inspection + commissioning

Enhanced central CFA + state subsidy + border area funding via DBT

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Electricity bill / DoE meter number
• Property documents (ADC certificate for tribal land)
• Bank account details
• Tribal certificate (for priority)

Additional details

• Scheme budget: Arunachal RE target: 3,000 MW hydro + 500 MW solar by

• NE special category + border area special funding via MHA.
• Target beneficiaries: All Arunachal consumers. Key areas: Itanagar (791xxx), Naharlagun (791xxx), Tawang (790xxx), Ziro (791xxx), Pasighat (791xxx), Along (791xxx). China border areas: strategic solar + battery for defence and civilian use.
• Progress: Arunachal Pradesh: 200+ MW solar installed (April 2025). Tawang border region: solar + BESS for strategic energy security. 600+ remote villages electrified via off-grid solar (many at 3,000+ metres elevation).