An overview of state-by-state solar policies in India.
Covers incentives, net metering policies, and key initiatives
The following states:

1. Gujarat

• Policy:
  Surya Gujarat (Residential Rooftop Solar Scheme)

• Net
  Metering: Allowed for up to 4 MW

• Subsidies:
  ₹10,000 per kW for residential rooftop solar (up to 3 kW)

• Key
  Feature: Solar parks like Charanka Solar Park, one of India’s largest

2. Rajasthan

• Policy:
  Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy 2019

• Net
  Metering: Allow up to 1 MW

• Subsidies:
  No state subsidy, but MNRE subsidies apply

• Key
  Feature: Bhadla Solar Park, one of the largest in the world

3. Maharashtra

• Policy:
  Maharashtra Renewable Energy Policy 2020

• Net
  Metering: Allowed up to 1 MW (restrictions on commercial users).

• Subsidies:
  No state-specific subsidy, MNRE applies

• Key
  Feature: Solar projects under MSEDCL for industrial and residential
  Users

4. Tamil Nadu

• Policy:
  Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy 2019

• Net
  Metering: Only for domestic consumers

• Subsidies:
  MNRE subsidies apply

• Key
  Feature: High industrial solar adoption due to favorable tariffs

5. Karnataka

• Policy:
  Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy 2022-2027

• Net
  Metering: Allowed for up to 500 kW

• Subsidies:
  MNRE subsidies apply. No additional state support

• Key
  Feature: Pavagada Solar Park with 2 GW capacity

6. Kerala

• Policy:
  Kerala Solar Energy Policy 2022

• Net
  Metering: Allowed up to 1 MW

• Subsidies:
  40% subsidy for systems up to 3 kW, 20% for 3-10 kW (under MNRE)

• Key
  Feature: ANERT solar projects for decentralized power

7. Delhi

• Policy:
  Delhi Solar Policy 2022

• Net
  Metering: Allowed for up to 500 kW

• Subsidies:
  ₹2,000 per kW state subsidy for residential solar

• Key
  Feature: Virtual Net Metering (VNM) for group housing societies

8. Madhya Pradesh

• Policy:
  Madhya Pradesh Renewable Energy Policy 2022

• Net
  Metering: Allow up to 1 MW

• Subsidies:
  No state subsidy, MNRE applies

• Key
  Feature: Large floating solar projects

9. Uttar Pradesh

• Policy:
  Uttar Pradesh Solar Policy 2022

• Net
  Metering: Allowed up to 2 MW

• Subsidies:
  MNRE subsidies apply

• Key
  Feature: Promotion of solar in agriculture through PM-KUSUM

10. West Bengal

• Policy:
  West Bengal Renewable Energy Policy 2021

• Net
  Metering: Allowed up to 5 MW

• Subsidies:
  No state subsidy, MNRE applies

• Key
  Feature: Focus on rooftop solar in Kolkata and industrial zones

Each state has specific eligibility criteria, net metering
Regulations, and financial incentives, making it essential to check local
DISCOM guidelines before installation.

Kerala Solar Policy 2022 – Key Highlights

Kerala is actively promoting solar power adoption through
Subsidies, net metering, and government schemes, primarily driven by ANERT
(Agency for Non-Conventional Energy and Rural Technology) and KSEB
(Kerala State Electricity Board).

1. Net Metering Policy

• Allowed
  Capacity: Up to 1 MW per consumer

• Eligible
  Consumers: residential, commercial, and industrial

• Billing
  Mechanism:

  • Excess
    Generation is adjusted in the next billing cycle

  • If
    Surplus remains at the end of the year, KSEB purchases at a predetermined
    Rate

2. Subsidies & Incentives

• Central
  Govt. Subsidy (MNRE) for Residential Solar

  • Up
    To 3 kW: 40% subsidy

  • 3
    – 10 kW: 20% subsidy

  • Above
    10 kW: No subsidy

• State
  Govt. Support:

  • No
    Additional subsidy, but interest-free loans and soft financing options
    Are available through ANERT

3. Key Solar Programs in Kerala

• Soura
  Scheme (KSEB Solar Rooftop Program)

  • Offers
    Free solar installation under a gross metering model where
    Consumers can lease their rooftops

  • Target:
    500 MW rooftop solar capacity

  • Ownership
    Options:

    • Model
      1: KSEB installs and owns the system (the consumer gets a discount on
      The electricity bill)

    • Model
      2 & 3: Consumers install and own the system, availing of subsidies

• ANERT
  Solar Subsidy Scheme

  • Promotes
    Decentralized solar projects in rural and urban areas

  • Offers
    Financial assistance for community solar projects

4. Special Initiatives

• Floating
  Solar plants:

  • Kerala-
    Kerala is developing floating solar projects on reservoirs and dams
    (e.g., Banasura Sagar Dam project)

• Agricultural
  Solar pumps (PM-KUSUM):

  • Farmers
    Can get up to 90% subsidy for installing solar pumps

5. Future Plans & Targets

• Kerala
  Aims to generate 1,500 MW of solar power by 2030

• Expansion
  Of solar parks in Idukki, Palakkad, and Kasaragod

• Focus
  Improved energy efficiency through hybrid solar-wind systems