What is the Tamil Nadu solar subsidy amount in 2026?

PM Surya Ghar plus the Tamil Nadu state subsidy totals ₹35,000 for 1 kW, ₹70,000 for 2 kW and ₹1,00,000 for 3 kW and above. The 3 kW total combines ₹78,000 central assistance with the ₹22,000 state solar subsidy Tamil Nadu announced in September 2026.

Who is eligible for PM Surya Ghar in Tamil Nadu?

Any Indian household with a valid TANGEDCO domestic service connection, a roof it owns or has exclusive rights to, and no existing central subsidy claimed on the same connection. The subsidy applies to residential connections only.

How is the subsidy paid?

The combined central and state solar subsidy Tamil Nadu provides is credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account after installation and completion of the required checks; release timing is set by the scheme authorities. Installers cannot receive it on your behalf.

How do I apply for the Tamil Nadu state solar subsidy?

The dedicated Tamil Nadu online portal opens on 21 September 2026. GenSolar files the state application alongside the PM Surya Ghar central application and coordinates the required TANGEDCO records.

How much do I pay upfront?

The final amount depends on the selected panels, inverter and mounting structure. GenSolar gives a site-specific written quote, and eligible customers can use collateral-free PM Surya Ghar bank loans for the financed balance.

How long does the whole process take?

The physical installation of a typical home system is usually one working day. Portal approval, inspection, net-meter fitting and subsidy release vary by application and by the TNPDCL (TANGEDCO) section office, so we do not promise fixed dates.

Can housing societies claim the subsidy?

Group housing societies and resident welfare associations have a separate provision for common-facility rooftop capacity. Individual flat owners with exclusive terrace rights can apply on their own service connection.

Central + Tamil Nadu Government Subsidy

PM Surya Ghar Yojana in Chennai + Tamil Nadu State Subsidy

Eligible homes can receive up to ₹1,00,000 for rooftop solar. GenSolar Energy files the central and state applications, TANGEDCO net-metering file and inspection paperwork for you.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana banner — combined ₹78,000 central and ₹22,000 Tamil Nadu subsidy, up to ₹1,00,000 total for rooftop solar

What the scheme actually gives you

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is the Government of India's rooftop solar programme for residential consumers. From September 2026, the TN government solar subsidy 2026 adds state assistance to the central amount. The combined central and state solar subsidy Tamil Nadu now offers reaches ₹1,00,000 for eligible systems of 3 kW and above. TANGEDCO remains the distribution licensee for service-number checks, feasibility and net-metering approval.

The financial assistance is fixed by system size rather than invoice value. For most Tamil Nadu homes, 3 kW is the practical sweet spot: the 3kW solar subsidy Tamil Nadu provides is ₹1 lakh in total, the system generates roughly 360 to 400 units a month, and it clears the expensive top slabs of a typical domestic bill.

தமிழ்நாடு சோலார் மானியம் 2026 — ரூ 1 லட்சம் சோலார் மானியம்

PM சூர்ய கர் மத்திய மானியத்துடன் மாநில அரசு சூரிய மானியமும் சேர்ந்து, 1 கிலோவாட் அமைப்புக்கு ₹35,000, 2 கிலோவாட்டுக்கு ₹70,000, 3 கிலோவாட் சோலார் மானியம் ₹1,00,000 வரை கிடைக்கும். புதிய தமிழ்நாடு இணையதளம் 21 செப்டம்பர் 2026 முதல் சூரிய தகடு முன்பதிவை ஏற்கும். மானியம் நிறுவனம் பெறாது; நிறுவலுக்குப் பிறகு 7 முதல் 30 நாட்களில் பயனாளியின் வங்கிக் கணக்கில் நேரடியாக வரவு வைக்கப்படும். மத்திய மற்றும் மாநில விண்ணப்பங்களை GenSolar Energy உங்களுக்காக கையாளும்.

New Tamil Nadu State Subsidy 2026 — Additional ₹5,000 to ₹22,000

Applications for the Tamil Nadu solar subsidy September 2026 programme start on 21 September through a dedicated state online portal. The state top-up is additional to PM Surya Ghar: ₹5,000 for 1 kW, ₹10,000 for 2 kW and ₹22,000 for 3 kW and above. GenSolar submits both applications and keeps the records aligned. The state top-up is an announced scheme; final amounts, eligibility and release timing are set by the government portals and are confirmed at application time.

Combined central + state subsidy slabs

System size	Central subsidy	TN state top-up	Combined total	Best suited for
1 kW	₹30,000	₹5,000	₹35,000	Small homes, 100-150 units a month
2 kW	₹60,000	₹10,000	₹70,000	2BHK homes, 200-300 units a month
3 kW and above	₹78,000	₹22,000	₹1,00,000	3BHK homes and villas, 300+ units a month

The combined ₹1,00,000 figure is capped for systems of 3 kW and above: ₹78,000 central plus ₹22,000 state.

Who is eligible

Indian citizen with a residential TANGEDCO connection
Roof owned by you or with exclusive usage rights
Valid electricity service number and Aadhaar
Bank account for direct benefit transfer
No central subsidy already claimed on the same connection
ALMM-listed modules installed by a registered vendor

Step-by-step application guide

1. Register on the National Portal

Create a consumer account on pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your state, DISCOM (TANGEDCO) and electricity service number, then verify with the OTP sent to your registered mobile.

2. Apply for feasibility approval

Submit the rooftop application with your latest electricity bill. TANGEDCO checks sanctioned load, connection category and technical feasibility — this usually returns in 2 to 5 business days.

3. Install through a registered vendor

GenSolar Energy is a registered vendor and authorised Tata Solar dealer. We install ALMM-listed modules and BIS-certified inverters, and upload the installation details and photographs to the portal.

4. Net meter and inspection

TANGEDCO installs the bidirectional meter and the inspecting authority verifies the plant. Net metering typically completes in 2 to 10 days.

5. Subsidy credited to your bank

Submit bank account details and a cancelled cheque on the portals. The combined subsidy is transferred directly to the beneficiary's account 7 to 30 days after installation — never through the installer.

Documents to keep ready

Keep a recent TANGEDCO bill showing the service number and consumer name, Aadhaar, a cancelled cheque or passbook front page, and proof of roof ownership such as a property tax receipt or sale deed extract. If the connection is in a parent's or spouse's name, the portal application must be filed in that name — this is the single most common reason Tamil Nadu applications get returned.

What happens after your solar installation?

Before a PM Surya Ghar installation begins, GenSolar Energy and the customer sign a written agreement that records the system scope, equipment, installation responsibilities and after-sales support. For the next five years, if an installation-related issue is reported, our team will inspect the solar panels, mounting structure, wiring, inverter connections and system performance, then provide the support or workmanship remedy covered by that agreement.

Equipment and panel warranty claims are checked and coordinated according to the signed agreement and the relevant manufacturer's warranty terms. This five-year GenSolar support commitment is separate from the panel manufacturer's longer product or performance warranty. Customers also receive monitoring guidance and can contact our service team whenever generation or installation performance appears unusual.

What GenSolar handles for you

We register the application, upload vendor and installation records, coordinate the TANGEDCO feasibility and net-metering file, arrange the bidirectional meter and inspection, and follow the subsidy release until it lands in your account. As an authorised Tata Solar dealer working across Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Vellore and Ranipet, our documentation matches what the portal and the section office expect — so files are complete before they are submitted.