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Maharashtra Solar Subsidy for Societies, Trusts, and Non-Profit

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Societies, Trusts, and Non-Profit Organisations in Maharashtra can now avail solar subsidy under  Maharashtra Energy Development Agency ( MEDA ) scheme. Under this scheme organisations which are tax exempted will receive upto 30% of subsidy on the cost of rooftop solar PV system installed.  A 10kW rooftop PV solar system typically requires 10,000 sq ft of shadow free area, produces on an average 40-45 units in a day, and has a benchmark cost of approximately  ₹4.5 lacs . Procedure to get Solar Subsidy in Maharashtra: Eligible customers such as residential societies, schools, universities, etc should first identify their solar project developer and issue purchase order. Solar project developer will then prepare required documentation and submit it to MEDA online on behalf of the eligible customer. MEDA will issue a provisional approval after reviewing the documents. Solar project developer will commission and install the solar power plant at the s