Maharashtra Solar Project Subsidy
Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra · Central government
Maharashtra Industries Policy offers units a 20% subsidy on solar project costs, capped at ₹4.8 crore.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹4,80,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Maharashtra Solar Project Subsidy operates as an incentive scheme under the Maharashtra Industries, Investment and Services Policy 2025. Its purpose is to encourage industrial and commercial units throughout the state to take up renewable energy by covering a substantial share of what they invest in solar projects.
Through this financial support, the Government of Maharashtra aims to lower the carbon footprint of businesses, promote sustainable practices, and advance the state's shift to a greener economy. The scheme is structured so that solar energy becomes both more reachable and more economically workable for a broad set of enterprises, delivering environmental gains alongside reductions in operating costs.
Eligible units may install various kinds of solar systems, including rooftop and ground-mounted installations.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership, One person company, Partnership firm, Sole proprietorship
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Maharashtra
- Eligible: units implementing solar projects in Maharashtra.
How to apply
Applications for the Solar Project Subsidy are made under the Maharashtra Industries, Investment and Services Policy 2025, which governs the process. In the usual case, an applicant has to:
- Go through the policy document to understand the guidelines and eligibility criteria laid down in it. - Put together a detailed proposal covering project particulars, a breakdown of costs, and the technical specifications of the solar installation. - Assemble the supporting documents required, including incorporation certificates, proof of land or property ownership, and financial statements. - File the application either via the designated online portal or with the concerned department of the Government of Maharashtra. - Wait for the implementation authority constituted under the policy to screen and evaluate the application. - Once approval is granted, the subsidy is released as a reimbursement, subject to verification of project implementation and expenditure.
How applications are assessed
The Government of Maharashtra's relevant department assesses Solar Project Subsidy applications under the Maharashtra Industries, Investment and Services Policy 2025. A submitted project proposal undergoes both technical and financial scrutiny, checking that it satisfies the stipulated criteria — cost reasonableness, technical feasibility and alignment with policy objectives.
Approval ultimately rests on whether the proposal conforms to the policy's terms and whether funds are available. Assessment here is an administrative compliance exercise, not a competitive selection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum subsidy available under this scheme?
A single solar project can receive a maximum subsidy of ₹4.8 crore.
What percentage of the solar project cost is subsidized?
Eligible units can claim a subsidy covering 20% of the total eligible cost of their solar project.
Who is eligible to apply for this subsidy?
Any unit implementing a solar project in Maharashtra may apply, provided it meets the conditions of the Maharashtra Industries, Investment and Services Policy 2025.
Is there a minimum project cost to claim the subsidy?
The policy caps the subsidy at ₹4.8 crore and does not specify a minimum solar project cost for the 20% subsidy, so the full policy document should be consulted for detailed guidelines on eligible project expenses.
How can I apply for the Maharashtra Solar Project Subsidy?
Applications are processed under the Maharashtra Industries, Investment and Services Policy 2025, which requires a detailed project report, cost estimates and relevant company documentation to be submitted through the designated portal or department for review and approval by the Government of Maharashtra. The comprehensive policy guidelines set out the specific application procedures and forms.
What are the benefits of availing this subsidy?
The subsidy lowers energy costs, strengthens sustainability credentials and supports green energy targets, while making solar power more financially viable for industrial and commercial units.
Sectors
- Solar
- Renewable Energy
- Subsidy
- Maharashtra
- Sustainability
Details last verified on 18 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.