Solar Subsidy in Maharashtra 2025 – Latest Updates for Homes, Housing Societies & Businesses
By Grotej Solar LLP | Save Earth, Go Solar
🌞 Introduction
Planning to install solar panels for home or in your society but worried about cost? Good news — in 2025, the government of India is providing a solar subsidy in Maharashtra that makes solar energy more affordable for homeowners and housing societies. Businesses too benefit, not through direct subsidy, but via accelerated depreciation that reduces tax liability.
⚡ Solar Subsidy Rates for Homes (2025)
- ✅ 1kW system → ₹30,000 subsidy
- ✅ 2kW system → ₹60,000 subsidy
- ✅ 3kW system → ₹78,000 subsidy (maximum for homes)
👉 Example: If a 3kW system costs ₹2,00,000, you get ₹78,000 subsidy. Net cost = ₹1,22,000 only.
🏘️ Solar Subsidy for Housing Societies
Housing Societies / Group Housing Societies (GHS) can also claim subsidy for rooftop solar installed for common areas such as lifts, water pumps, and lighting.
Subsidy Rate: ₹18,000 per kW for systems up to 500kWp, provided each flat/unit is capped at 10kW share of subsidy.
👉 Example: A society installs a 50kW system for common facilities.
Subsidy = 50 × ₹18,000 = ₹9,00,000.
🏢 Solar Benefits for Commercial & Industrial Customers
Commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers are not eligible for direct subsidy. However, they enjoy benefits through:
Accelerated Depreciation (AD)
- Businesses can claim up to 40% accelerated depreciation on solar investment under the Income Tax Act.
- This reduces taxable income, lowering tax liability in the first few years.
Example: A company installs a 100kW system costing ₹50 lakh.
They can claim ₹20 lakh depreciation in the first year → improved ROI.
📊 Summary of Subsidy Benefits in Maharashtra 2025
| Customer Type | Subsidy Details | Maximum Subsidy |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Homes | ₹30,000 (1kW), ₹60,000 (2kW), ₹78,000 (3kW) | ₹78,000 |
| Housing Societies | ₹18,000 per kW up to 500kWp (for common facilities) | Based on system size |
| Commercial / Industrial | No direct subsidy, but 40% Accelerated Depreciation (tax benefit) | Depends on project size |
❓ FAQs – Solar Subsidy Maharashtra 2025
1. What is the maximum subsidy for home solar?
₹78,000 for a 3kW rooftop solar system.
2. How much subsidy can a housing society get?
₹18,000 per kW up to 500kWp for common facilities such as lifts and pumps.
3. Can commercial and industrial users get subsidy?
No direct subsidy, but they benefit from 40% accelerated depreciation.
4. How long does subsidy take to credit?
Usually within 30–60 days after DISCOM inspection and approval.
5. Does Grotej Solar LLP handle subsidy projects?
Yes ✅ We provide end-to-end support for both homeowners and housing societies in Navi Mumbai and Maharashtra.
