In December 2019, New and Renewable Energy Minister, Harsh Yadav recognised Madhya Pradesh as a “Solar State” and Bhopal as the “Solar City”. World Bank has praised the innovations made by the state government for the use of solar energy in the industrial sector.
Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power project, one of Asia’s largest solar power projects was inaugurated by Prime Minister – Mr Narendra Modi on July 10 2020. The Rewa solar power project consists of three solar power-generating units each having a capacity of 250 MW and each located on a 500-hectare plot of land spreading over a total of 1500 hectares.
A Financial Advisory Services Agreement has been signed between the New and Renewable Energy Department and International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank to set up Solar Parks in Shajapur, Agar and Neemuch after the successful establishment of Rewa Solar Project, the biggest solar power project of the country. The Shajapur Solar Park will have 500 MW capacity, whereas Agar and Neemuch Solar Parks will have 550 and 450 MW capacity.
Solar rooftop installations in Madhya Pradesh have also seen huge growth in the last few years. As per the Solar Rooftop Map 2020, by Bridge to India, 313 MW solar rooftop plants have been installed in the state of Madhya Pradesh
Solar Panel Subsidy in MP – An overview
Central and/or State subsidy is provided for rooftop solar systems installed in the state of Madhya Pradesh as per solar subsidy in MP 2020 guidelines. The government is providing subsidies to domestic consumers for rooftop solar panel installation in Madhya Pradesh and Bhopal. The Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL) is the implementing agency. It works with system integrators and beneficiaries to apply and claim subsidies for those interested.
To receive the subsidy, homeowners need to engage with solar companies in Bhopal who have empanelled with the government. It is mandatory to use made-in-India solar panels to be eligible for subsidy as per the solar subsidy in Madhya Pradesh 2020 guidelines.
As per the government policy of Madhya Pradesh, consumers who install rooftop solar power panels by engaging the services of a solar company in Bhopal such as Freyr Energy can transfer additional or surplus power to the grid, which will be adjusted in the bill of the concerned consumer. Where the user or the consumer produces more power than he or she consumes during the day, the additional power is injected into the grid and will get reflected as energy credit in the bill and will be passed on to the next month. This facility can be used by installing a ‘net meter’ which is a bi-directional meter. These meters will not only record power taken for consumption but also record the power sold or given by the consumers into the system.
About Freyr Energy – Overview
Freyr Energy is one of the leading solar companies in India offering residential solar solutions pan-India with a key focus in Madhya Pradesh. Freyr Energy has
- 1,500+ solar power systems installations across India for both residential and commercial customers
- Launched the Freyr Energy Solar App mobile app to make it easier for homeowners and businesses to transition to solar power
- Empanelled to provide subsidised Solar installations in Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry, New Delhi, and Assam
Frequently Asked Questions
The subsidy of rooftop solar systems in Madhya Pradesh is introduced by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy. The solar panel subsidy in MP is standard across all the states in India, which include:
- 1 kW – INR 30000
- 2 kW – INR 60000
- 3 kW and above – INR 78000 fixed.
You will be eligible for subsidy upon clearance of RTS and net metering system assigned by the local inspecting authority from the local DISCOM company.
To receive solar panel subsidy in MP, the following requirements must be met:
- The solar system must be installed by the approved vendor under the MNRE grid-connected.
- You must submit the formal application for the subsidy through the Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam or any other designated nodal agency.
- The complete installation process must comply with technical and capacity specifications assigned by MNRE.
- You must have proof of purchase, installation, and compliance.
Yes, consumers are free to transfer their surplus power to the grid. This can be done by a net metering system, which allows for the export of excess solar electricity generated back to the grid.
Freyr Energy is one of the leading solar power solution providers in Madhya Pradesh. They specialize in providing all-round services right from planning to support and maintenance. The stand-out facility of Freyr Energy is their availability 24/7. Freyr’s customer segment includes both residential and commercial. With 10+ years of experience in the market, they know how to provide the ultimate benefit to both segments.
The major benefit of having a solar power plant in Madhya Pradesh is that every class of family can have electricity in their homes. Also, the electricity bills in the state will be lower. An exclusive benefit for the solar power plant owners in MP is that they can send the excess amount of electricity back to the grid and earn points that can be used later.
- Book your free consultation with the Freyr Energy team. You will receive a call from our team to understand your requirements.
- Review your proposal and approve the costing and design.
- After the approval, you can track the project installation process which includes subsidy installation, liaisoning, and net-metering.
Freyr Energy can guide you through the process of availing solar energy in Madhya Pradesh. After booking a free consultation, our team will get in touch with you to understand your requirements and do a site inspection. Once this process is complete, the installation will be done, and you can enjoy the benefits of solar energy. Complete the required documentation with Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam for net metering and incentives.
Madhya Pradesh Solar plant maintenance costs are affordable as compared to any other energy system. 1-2% of the initial installation cost is the annual maintenance which includes periodic cleaning of panels, minor repairs, and inspection of electrical components.
The amount of electricity generation depends on solar panel efficiency, system size, and local sunlight availability. A well-designed solar panel can easily generate 4–6 kWh per day.