What is RTS System?
A Roof Top Solar (RTS) system consists of solar panels that generate electricity using sunlight and powers your electrical gadgets. If you have no consumption during the day the power flows into the grid through your service line. A net meter keeps account of the outflow and inflow of electricity to and from the grid. DISCOM bills only the net power displayed in the meter.
Am I Eligible for Net Metering?
A. The Capacity to be installed by the Consumer is limited to the Contract Demand/Load of the Consumer
B. For Consumers using a separate Transformer for their connection, the Solar Plant Capacity is limited to Contract Demand or 75% of Transformer Capacity whichever is less
C. Consumers interested to go for Battery Backup must follow the Single Line Diagram approved by HPERC
How much does it cost?
| Consumer category |
Solar Plant Capacity*(in kW) |
MNRE Benchmark Cost (Rs per kW)* |
Subsidy Amount(30% of Benchmark Cost)* (Rs per kW) |
| Residential/ Institutional |
1 kW-10 kW |
Rs 60,000 |
Rs 18,000 |
| Above 10 kW- 100 kW |
Rs 55,000 |
Rs 16,500 |
| Above 100 kW-500 kW |
Rs 53,000 |
Rs 15,900 |
| Government |
Any Capacity |
- |
Rs 16,250 |
*Subsidy is applicable only in the range of 1 kW to 500 kW
*The Subsidy Amount will be 30% of MNRE Benchmark Cost or Project Cost whichever is less.
* Benchmark Cost is as per MNRE Recommendation.However actual project cost depends on agreement between Beneficiary and Vendor
Can’t it be reduced a bit?
Central Financial assistance up to Rs 18,000 per KW is available to individuals, educational institutes, health institutes, Social Institutions like NGOs, Trusts etc.
Those Registred under Socities Registration Act 1860 Or Indian Trust Act 1882 may also apply.
Can my roof accommodate it?
It needs a shadow free area of only 100 Sft (10 Sqm) per Kw capacity
Who can install it for me?
Select any one of the approved vendors of HIMURJA
How long will it take to install?
90 days max.
How long the system can provide me electricity?
Up to 25 years
What if something goes wrong?
Just call +91 0177 2621783
How can I get it?
Simply log on to www.rts.himurja.gov.in