Phase-II Of The Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme
Phase-II of the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme
The Phase-II of the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme aims to enhance the solar energy capacity in Jammu and Kashmir through the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the Jammu & Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA). This initiative seeks to achieve a total capacity of 220 MW, divided into a 20 MW Residential Scheme and a 200 MW Solar City Mission under the Jammu Solar City framework.
Overview of the Scheme
Launched by the MNRE, the Phase-II Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme is designed to promote the installation of solar rooftop systems across various consumer segments, including residential, institutional, government, and commercial sectors. The initiative encourages Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) to actively participate in the rapid deployment of rooftop solar solutions. A significant goal of this programme is to increase the country’s solar rooftop capacity to 38,000 MW by December 31, 2022, with specific targets for residential and other sectors.
Objectives
- Encourage the adoption of grid-connected rooftop solar systems among various consumer segments.
- Position DISCOMs as key players in accelerating the deployment of rooftop solar technologies.
- Facilitate awareness-building, capacity development, and training for human resources.
- Support the establishment of sustainable business models in the solar sector.
- Aim for a cumulative additional capacity of 38,000 MW nationwide by the end of 2022.
- Promote domestic production of solar cells and modules.
Benefits of Phase II GCRT Scheme
- A unified platform for monitoring various solar photovoltaic (PV) plants.
- Consumers can avail themselves of a subsidy of 40% for installations between 1-3 KW and 20% for systems exceeding 3 KW.
- Applications can be submitted easily through the National Portal for Rooftop Solar.
- Consumers are only required to pay the Beneficiary Share, while the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) will be directly disbursed to the empaneled vendors following inspection by JAKEDA.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residential consumers and Group Housing Societies are eligible to apply for solar rooftop system installations.
- Applicants must possess an electricity connection registered in their name and consistently pay their electricity bills.
- Permission from the roof owner for solar rooftop installation is mandatory.
Application Process
To apply for the rooftop solar system under the simplified procedure, interested individuals must follow these steps:
Step 1: Registration
- Download the SANDES app and register on the National Portal by selecting the relevant DISCOM and entering your electricity connection number, email ID, and mobile number.
- Complete OTP authentication for mobile verification and activate your account via the email link provided.
Step 2: Application Submission
- Once registered, proceed to complete your application for the grid-connected rooftop solar system.
- Your previously entered information will auto-fill the application form. You will need to provide additional details such as the name on the electricity bill, address, proposed system capacity, and upload a copy of your latest electricity bill.
- Following submission, you will receive a confirmation copy of your application via email, which can also be downloaded from your portal account.
Step 3: Technical Feasibility Approval
- Your application will be sent to the DISCOM for technical feasibility assessment based on existing regulations.
- Do not initiate installation until you receive feasibility approval from the DISCOM, which will be communicated via email.
Step 4: Installation
- Upon receiving approval, you may commence the installation of your rooftop solar system using a vendor registered with the DISCOM.
- Ensure compliance with the minimum technical specifications mandated by the Ministry, and only use domestically manufactured solar modules and BIS certified inverters.
- It is essential to sign an agreement with the vendor, which should include comprehensive maintenance for a minimum of five years.
Step 5: Completion and Net-Metering Application
- After installation, submit project completion details for net-metering approval, including system specifications and vendor information.
- Initiate your net-metering application, following DISCOM instructions regarding applicable charges and agreements.
Step 6: Inspection and Net-Meter Installation
- DISCOM officials will conduct an inspection and install the net-meter, ensuring compliance with all requirements.
For more information, visit the National Portal for Rooftop Solar.
Eligibility Criteria
Residential consumers and Group Housing Society can apply for the installation of a solar rooftop system.
If you have electricity connection in your name and you pay regularly the electricity bill in your own name and also you have the permission of use the roof for solar rooftop installation from the owner, you can install the RTS.
Benefits
Benefits of Phase II GCRT Scheme:
A single platform to monitor various Solar PV based plants.
Consumer gets a subsidy of 40% for 1-3 KW and 20% for above 3Kw capacity.
Consumer can apply hassle free through “National Portal For Rooftop Solar” on http://solarrooftop.gov.in.
Consumer has to pay only Beneficiary Share and CFA will be disbursed to Empaneled Vendor directly after proper inspection by Jammu & Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA).
Application Process
Apply OnlineApply Now →The applicants willing to install rooftop solar system under simplified procedure will be required to apply through National Portal. In order to register at National Portal the applicant will require an active mobile number and an active e-mail id. The applicant will also have to download SANDES APP for received OTP.
The entire process has been explained in the following steps.
Step-1: Download SANDES app and register on the National Portal by selecting the local Distribution Company or Electricity department, as the case may be, referred as DISCOM, and enter Electricity connection number / Consumer number mentioned in electricity bill), email id and mobile number. The registration process involves OTP authentication of mobile number and activation through email id. While sending activation link on email, the entire procedure will also be communicated to the applicant.
Step-2: After successful registration the applicant can proceed for submitting application for installation of grid connected rooftop solar system at residential house. The information already entered at the time of registration will be prefilled in the application form and the applicant will have to enter details such as, name on electricity bill, address, capacity of proposed rooftop solar system and details of existing rooftop solar system capacity installed, if any. The applicant also has to upload copy of latest electricity bill. On submission of application, the applicant will get a copy of application on email and it can also be downloaded after login to the portal.
Step-3: Application will be forwarded to the DISCOM for technical feasibility approval as per prevailing regulations. The applicant is advised to initiate installation of the rooftop solar system only after getting the feasibility approval from DISCOM. The technical feasibility approval or rejection, as the case may be, will be informed to the applicant through email.
Step-4. On receipt of feasibility approval from DISCOM, the applicant can proceed to install rooftop solar system. It is mandatory to get the rooftop solar system installed from any of the vendor registered/empaneled with DISCOM. Ministry has specified minimum technical specifications and standards for rooftops solar systems, which are to be followed. The applicant will have the option to choose equipment of higher quality/efficiency. The domestically manufactured solar modules using domestically manufactured solar cells listed in the ALMM should only be used by the applicant. In addition, the inverter should also be BIS certified. In order to protect the interest of the applicant an agreement to be signed between applicant and the vendor and a model format of the agreement is available on National Portal under Help Document section. It is mandatory for the vendor to provide comprehensive maintenance of the rooftop solar plant installed by the firm for at least 5 years.
Step-5: On completion of installation of rooftop solar system, the applicant has to submit project completion details for net-metering and approval (The project completion details will include wattage, make and numbers of solar modules, make and wattage of inverter, name of vendor that has installed the system, uploading of photograph of system, etc). Applicant also has to apply for net-metering. The net-metering application will forwarded to DISCOM and applicant has to follow instructions of DISCOM regarding payment of net-metering charges, signing of net-metering agreement, etc., as applicable.
Step-6: DISCOM officials will install the net-meter and inspect the system for fulfilment of minimum technical specifications and standards.
Step-7: Upon successful inspection and installation of net-meter, commissioning certificate would be generated online by DISCOM.
Step-8: Applicant has to submit bank details and upload copy of cancelled cheque. The fund handling agency will release the central Government subsidy directly into the bank account. The details of central Government subsidy available under simplified procedure may be checked on the National Portal.
Note: The applicant shall also check various informative material placed at Help Document section of the portal for better understanding of the procedure.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Phase-II Of The Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme |
| Short Title | GCRSP-P2 |
| Level | Central |
| Scheme For | Infra |
| Ministry | Ministry Of New and Renewable Energy |
| Categories | Transport & Infrastructure |
| States | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Close Date | 2026-03-31 |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 3 — 20 years |
| Area | Urban |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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