West Bengal · subsidy amounts 2026
If you searched “west bengal solar subsidy” or “solar subsidy West Bengal”, the 2026 stack is central PM Surya Ghar CFA plus a state top-up announced at the 22 July launch — about ₹35,000 / ₹70,000 / ₹93,000 for 1 / 2 / 3 kW. Confirm the state line on your own portal file before you size the plant.
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Fast triage: Plan on ₹35k / ₹70k / ₹93k total for 1 / 2 / 3 kW+ when both central CFA and the West Bengal top-up show on your application. SC/ST: further ₹15,000 → about ₹50k / ₹85k / ₹1.08L. Bill header decides WBSEDCL vs CESC. Aloshree is closed for new files. Is solar worth it? if the bill is already thin.
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| Plant size | Central CFA | State top-up | Total (typical) | SC/ST total (+₹15k) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 3 kW+ | ₹78,000 ceiling | ₹15,000 | ₹93,000 | ₹1,08,000 |
Launched at Nabanna on 22 July 2026 with a state target of 5 lakh homes by March 2027 (Centre’s WB target: 1 lakh). Treat the state top-up as confirmed only when it appears on your portal application. National CFA structure: subsidy amount guide. Prices: 3 kW · 5 kW. Loan for the net: PM Surya Ghar loan.
| Item | Indicative figure |
|---|---|
| Gross turnkey quote (on-grid) | ₹1,90,000 (mid-band example) |
| Central CFA after commissioning | − ₹78,000 |
| State top-up (when shown on file) | − ₹15,000 |
| Indicative net (general category) | ≈ ₹97,000 |
| SC/ST with extra ₹15,000 | ≈ ₹82,000 |
You still fund the gross first (cash or loan). WBSEDCL also charges for the generation meter/modem on its quotation — see WBSEDCL guide. Net cost only pays back if the plant displaces units you actually pay for.
Register on pmsuryaghar.gov.in with the licensee on your bill. WBSEDCL covers most of the state and opened to PM Surya Ghar in 2026; CESC Kolkata-area homes could claim earlier. Neighbouring streets in Howrah or the 24 Parganas can sit under different licensees — bill header wins over pin code.
Process depth: WBSEDCL rooftop guide (meter/modem charges, Procedure-C) · Kolkata · West Bengal hub.
Aloshree was the earlier state route for many WBSEDCL homes. Fresh applications stopped when the national scheme opened. If an old Aloshree file is stuck, re-apply on the national portal — do not wait for the closed window.
Compare other top-up states: Tamil Nadu · Uttar Pradesh · state top-up map · SC/ST by state.
Central CFA ₹30k / ₹60k / ₹78k plus announced state top-up ₹5k / ₹10k / ₹15k → about ₹35k / ₹70k / ₹93k. SC/ST: further ₹15k. Confirm the state line on your portal file.
Yes. Select the licensee printed on your bill on pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
No for new applications. Re-apply on the national PM Surya Ghar portal.
Central CFA is DBT after commissioning. Fund the gross quote first unless you have a documented financing arrangement.
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