Andhra Pradesh · subsidy amounts 2026
If you searched “solar subsidy Andhra Pradesh”, do not assume a flat state top-up like Tamil Nadu or West Bengal. Most OC homes plan on central CFA only. SC/ST and BC routes are different products — confirm which one your bill and category actually open.
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Fast triage: OC / general → ₹30k / ₹60k / ₹78k CFA only. SC/ST ≤200 units → free 2 kW ULA (DISCOM owns plant). BC → confirm ₹20,000 top-up with your DISCOM before signing. Bill header: APSPDCL / APCPDCL / APEPDCL. Is solar worth it? if the bill is already thin.
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| Plant size | Central CFA | Universal state cash? |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 | No for OC / general |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 | No for OC / general |
| 3 kW+ | ₹78,000 ceiling | No for OC / general |
National structure: subsidy amount guide. Prices: 3 kW · 5 kW. Loan for the net: PM Surya Ghar loan.
| Category | What you get | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST (≤200 units/month) | Free 2 kW — state pays balance after ₹60,000 CFA | Utility-led aggregation; DISCOM owns the plant; roof rent ~₹1/sq ft. Not a private Capex buy |
| BC | ₹20,000 extra → ~₹80,000 (2 kW) / ₹98,000 (3 kW) | Only when DISCOM registration is open for your circle — demand proof before counting it |
| OC / general | Central CFA only | Apply on pmsuryaghar.gov.in with an empanelled vendor |
Deep dive: AP SC/ST/BC scheme · all-India map: SC/ST by state. Hub: Andhra Pradesh.
Select the licensee printed on your bill. Coastal / Rayalaseema splits matter: Vijayawada–Guntur–Ongole are usually APCPDCL, not APSPDCL. Process guides: APSPDCL · APCPDCL · APEPDCL.
AP does not publish a universal per-kW cash top-up for every residential Capex applicant the way Tamil Nadu (₹1 lakh stack) or West Bengal (₹93k stack) do. Utility-led SC/ST scale is real and large — but it is a different ownership model. Compare clear top-up states: Tamil Nadu · West Bengal · state top-up map.
OC: CFA ₹30k / ₹60k / ₹78k only. SC/ST ≤200 units: free 2 kW ULA. BC: confirm ₹20k extra with DISCOM. Sealix adds no subsidy.
Yes for eligible homes on the DISCOM free-plant list — DISCOM owns the plant. Details: AP SC/ST/BC.
Whatever is printed on your bill — APSPDCL, APCPDCL, or APEPDCL.
No for Capex. CFA is DBT after commissioning. Fund the gross quote first.
Related: Andhra Pradesh hub · Telangana subsidy · PM Surya Ghar · Costs & savings
