At Sunswift Solar Technologies, we know going solar brings a lot of curiosity.
Here are the most common questions homeowners and businesses ask before making the switch clear, simple, and helpful.
It’s a central government scheme promoting rooftop solar systems for homes. Under this, households can install on-grid solar plants and get up to ₹78,000 subsidy and free electricity up to 360–400 units per month.
Any Indian household with a valid residential electricity connection and rooftop space can apply. The applicant must be the owner of the house.
An on-grid solar system is connected to the electricity grid. The power you generate is used in your home, and excess power is sent to the grid, reducing your electricity bill.
Up to ₹30,000 per kW for systems up to 2 kW
₹18,000 per kW for additional capacity (2–3 kW)
Maximum subsidy: ₹78,000 for a 3-kW system
Yes, Odisha offers an extra ₹60,000 state subsidy along with the central subsidy.
Up to ₹25,000 per kW for systems up to 2 kW
₹11,000 per kW for additional capacity (2–3 kW)
Maximum subsidy: ₹60,000 for a 3-kW system
Yes, consumers need to pay 10% of the loan amount as margin money, and 90% will be financed by the bank.
Banks are offering longer tenure up to 10 years with a moratorium period of 6 months. EMI would be approx. ₹2,200–₹2,300 per month for a 10-year term.
No, it’s a grid-tied rooftop system; battery backup is not available.
No, subsidy is available for residential connections only. Commercial systems have other benefits like GST input, income tax exemption, and shorter ROI.
A 3-kW rooftop system generates around 360–400 units per month on average, depending on sunlight and location.
Register with your electricity consumer number and mobile number
Select your vendor (e.g., Tata Power Solaroof – SunSwift Solar Technologies)
Apply and get approval from DISCOM before installation
After installation and inspection, the approved subsidy amount is directly transferred to your bank account linked to the application.
Typically, 30–60 days from application to subsidy credit, depending on DISCOM and inspection timelines.
Yes, all major banks are offering up to ₹200,000 for a 3-kW system at an interest rate of 6% per annum.
No, it doesn’t work if the grid fails due to safety reasons.
No, hybrid solar systems are not allowed under the PM Suryaghar scheme in Odisha.
At Sunswift Solar Technologies, we empower homes and businesses to harness clean, reliable, and cost-efficient solar power. As an MNRE-Empanelled Vendor and Authorized TATA Power Solar Channel Partner, we deliver high-performance on-grid, off-grid, and hybrid solar solutions designed to reduce electricity bills, cut carbon emissions, and build a sustainable tomorrow.
