For utility-scale solar, rooftop solar, off-grid solar, solar thermal, R&D institutions
Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) / National Solar Mission
All States and UTs — Pan India · Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) / National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)
For utility-scale solar, rooftop solar, off-grid solar, solar thermal, R&D institutions in All States and UTs — Pan India — this guide covers the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) / National Solar Mission. Administered by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) / National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE). Below are subsidy rates, eligibility, technical rules, documents, and scheme process.
Subsidy benefits
- JNNSM Phase I (2010-13): VGF support for solar projects
- Phase II (2013-17): Bundling scheme with NTPC/NVVN
- Phase III (2017-22): Competitive bidding
- CFA for specific segments
- Key support: accelerated depreciation (40% in Y1 for solar assets), concessional customs duty on solar equipment, PLI for solar modules (₹24,000 crore)
Authority and scope
- Government body: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) / National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)
- Nodal agency: National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)
- Eligible for: utility-scale solar, rooftop solar, off-grid solar, solar thermal, R&D institutions
- Installation type: All solar technologies: PV (rooftop, ground-mounted), solar thermal, off-grid
Eligibility and disbursement
- Open to multiple consumer categories.
- Income restrictions: Open to all sectors as per specific sub-scheme eligibility.
- Disbursement timeline: Varies by sub-scheme
- Disbursement mode: Multiple: DBT (residential), VGF (utility), CFA-to-vendor (agri), equity infusion (SECI/IREDA)
Net metering and technical rules
- Net metering is available under this scheme.
- Net metering policy: CEA (Technical Standards) Regulations 2013; SERC regulations across states.
- Gross metering policy: CERC tariff regulations for utility-scale; SERC for state-level projects.
- Hybrid policy: MNRE Hybrid Wind-Solar Policy 2018; BESS Policy
• DISCOM requirements: PPA/PPAs required for grid-connected projects above 10 kW.
How to apply
Apply under specific sub-scheme (rooftop / utility / off-grid)
Register on respective portal (pmsuryaghar.gov.in / pmkusum.mnre.gov.in / seci.co.in)
Follow sub-scheme specific process
Documents required
- Varies by sub-scheme
Additional details
- Scheme budget: Phase I–III: cumulative ₹1.5 lakh crore+ planned investment; target 500 GW RE by