Solar energy for businesses and industries

Who this is for

• Factories & manufacturing units
• Warehouses & logistics parks
• Shops, malls & commercial complexes
• Offices, hotels & institutions
• Industrial estates & MSMEs

Subsidies & financial assistance (India & Maharashtra)

Unlike residential PM Surya Ghar, commercial and industrial connections generally do not receive central capital subsidy (CFA). Savings come from policy incentives, tax treatment, net metering / open access, and financing. Always verify current MERC/MSEDCL/MNRE rules before committing.

India-wide / central levers

• Accelerated depreciation

  Businesses can typically claim accelerated depreciation on solar assets (commonly cited around 40% in year one under current Income Tax rules for eligible plant — confirm with your CA).

• Bank / NBFC project finance

  Term loans and green financing products from banks and NBFCs for rooftop and captive C&I solar; rates and tenure depend on credit profile.

• RESCO / OPEX models

  Third-party ownership models can reduce upfront CapEx — power purchase at agreed tariffs (structure subject to regulation and contracts).

• ALMM / quality compliance

  MNRE ALMM-listed modules and compliant design improve bankability and DISCOM acceptance.

Maharashtra-specific support

• MSEDCL net metering

  Eligible C&I consumers can apply for grid-interactive rooftop solar with net metering / related metering arrangements under MERC regulations via MSEDCL processes.

• Electricity duty relief (policy-linked)

  Maharashtra renewable energy / storage policy frameworks have promoted duty exemptions for certain captive / BESS-linked projects (e.g. multi-year duty holidays where conditions are met). Eligibility is project-specific.

• Green Energy Open Access

  Consumers meeting contract-demand thresholds (commonly 100 kW+) may explore green open access; banking and charges follow MERC rules and change over time.

• Grid support / ToD banking rules

  MERC orders may apply grid support charges above certain sizes and time-of-day banking rules for non-residential consumers. We model these into project economics.

• RPO for large consumers

  Covered HT/EHT consumers may have renewable purchase obligations — onsite or contracted solar can support compliance planning.

Incentives, charges, and eligibility depend on current central and Maharashtra (MERC/MSEDCL/MNRE) policy and may change. This page is informational, not a legal or tax opinion.