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Homes, societies, farmers and businesses each have a different route. Find yours here.
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When people search for solar subsidy in Raipur, they find fragments: a headline number here, a state announcement there, a vendor claim somewhere else. This page puts every subsidy and incentive relevant to Raipur in one place, grouped by who you are, with the arithmetic and the caveats.
Quick answer: homes get up to Rs 78,000 from the centre plus a state top-up; societies get Rs 18,000 per kW; farmers use PM-KUSUM for pumps; businesses use depreciation and finance.
| You are | Main support | How it is paid | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home with CSPDCL connection | Up to Rs 78,000 central plus state top-up | Bank credit after commissioning; state via CSPDCL | PM Surya Ghar Yojna in Raipur |
| Housing society or RWA | Rs 18,000 per kW for common facilities, up to 500 kW | After commissioning | Flats and apartments |
| Farmer | PM-KUSUM support for solar pumps | Scheme-specific | PM-KUSUM vs PM Surya Ghar |
| Shop, office, factory | Accelerated depreciation, loans, net metering | Tax and bank routes | Business subsidy guide |
| System size | Central subsidy |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | Rs 30,000 |
| 2 kW | Rs 60,000 |
| 3 kW and above | Rs 78,000 (cap) |
The subsidy stops at 3 kW. A 5 kW or 10 kW home system receives the same Rs 78,000. See 3 kW vs 5 kW to decide whether the extra capacity is worth it.
In 2025 the state cabinet approved an additional subsidy for domestic consumers. As reported, it is Rs 15,000 for a 1 kW system and up to Rs 30,000 for 3 kW and above, disbursed through CSPDCL. Slabs for 2 kW have been reported differently, and schemes get revised, so ask CSPDCL for the current order in writing. Budget on the central subsidy and treat the state amount as an upside until confirmed. See central vs state subsidy.
| System | Price (indicative) | After central | After central plus state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | Rs 60,000 - 70,000 | Rs 30,000 - 40,000 | Rs 15,000 - 25,000 |
| 3 kW | Rs 1.65 - 1.90 lakh | Rs 87,000 - 1.12 lakh | Rs 57,000 - 82,000 |
| 5 kW | Rs 2.6 - 3.0 lakh | Rs 1.82 - 2.22 lakh | Rs 1.52 - 1.92 lakh |
Because the subsidy arrives after commissioning, many households bridge the gap with a collateral-free loan. See solar loan in Raipur.
| Household | System | Central subsidy | State top-up (if confirmed) | Net cost range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensioner couple, 150 units | 2 kW at about Rs 1.3 lakh | Rs 60,000 | Confirm slab | About Rs 70,000 before any state amount |
| Family of four, 380 units | 3 kW at about Rs 1.8 lakh | Rs 78,000 | Up to Rs 30,000 | Rs 72,000 - 1.02 lakh |
| Large home, 600 units | 5 kW at about Rs 2.8 lakh | Rs 78,000 | Up to Rs 30,000 | Rs 1.72 - 2.02 lakh |
Subsidy parameters can be revised. If a rule changes between your application and commissioning, ask your vendor and the portal helpdesk how it applies to your file. Keep dated copies of the rules you relied on. This is one more reason to start promptly and to treat reported state amounts as upside until confirmed.
For the central rooftop subsidy, the applicant is usually a household with a valid electricity connection in their own name and a roof they have the right to use. The solar subsidy in Raipur is claimed through the national PM Surya Ghar portal, and only a registered vendor can process it. Eligibility rules can be revised, so confirm them on the official portal before you apply.
| Cause | Fix |
|---|---|
| Name mismatch across bill, Aadhaar and bank | Correct the documents before you apply |
| Unpaid dues on the connection | Clear them first |
| Installing before registering | Follow the portal order, then install |
| Non-compliant modules | Ask for the DCR certificate before ordering |
| No follow-up after inspection | Keep application numbers and follow up politely |
Up to Rs 30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and Rs 18,000 for the third kW, a maximum of Rs 78,000 for eligible homes with 3 kW or more.
After commissioning and inspection, typically around a month later into your bank account.
A Chhattisgarh top-up has been reported; confirm the amount and conditions in writing before counting on it.
A registered vendor can handle the file; see best solar subsidy help in Raipur and the documents checklist.
Watch our solar installation videos in Raipur.
Next steps: understand solar Raipur conditions, learn how solar installation in Raipur is done properly and see which incentives apply under solar subsidy in Raipur and PM Surya Ghar Yojna in Raipur. Then speak to a solar company in Raipur, compare it with the best solar company in Raipur criteria and the top 10 solar companies in Raipur checklist, and confirm the basics of solar in Raipur on your own bills. You can also browse the solar blog, our solar services, the Gupta Agro Solar home page or contact us for a free survey.
Homes can get up to Rs 78,000 central subsidy for 3 kW and above, plus a reported state top-up of up to Rs 30,000. Housing societies get Rs 18,000 per kW for common facilities. Farmers may use PM-KUSUM. Businesses claim depreciation instead.
After commissioning and CSPDCL inspection, credited to your bank account. The state top-up flows through CSPDCL.
The central subsidy is linked to rooftop solar capacity, not batteries. The ministry has said it plans to bring storage into the scheme; confirm current rules.
Yes, for the central subsidy. Check the vendor list on the national portal for your district.
Yes, if documents mismatch, the vendor is unregistered, modules do not comply or dues exist on the connection.
Visit C-29, Sector 3, Devendra Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492001, call 083051 31420 or send your details online for a free site survey and a written quotation with the subsidy worked out.
A one-page note showing central and state subsidy as reported, net cost and payback for your connection.