What Government Incentives Are Available for Solar Panel Buyers in Kolkata?
When the average homeowner or business owner in Kolkata considers working with a solar panel installer, they will be presented with a mixture of federal programs and policies designed to cut the initial cost, enhance returns, and simply enable the transition to solar. In this article, these incentives will be discussed, along with the processes of eligibility and benefits obtained while going solar in Kolkata. Central-Level Incentives and Subsidies Under the new Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, there is a direct subsidy support for rooftop solar installations, which beneficiaries will directly receive. After verification, a fixed subsidy amount will be transferred to the bank account of the applicant. Under earlier central rooftop solar subsidy programs, subsidy amounts included approximately ₹30,000 for 1 kW and ₹60,000 for 2 kW capacity systems, with a maximum amount of subsidy of approximately ₹78,000 for larger systems. Tax benefits are also leveraged:...