As per current scheme guidelines, the subsidy is available to residential electricity consumers who own their home and have a valid DISCOM connection. The system must be installed by a registered vendor and applied through the official national portal. Commercial premises, rental properties, and government buildings are generally not eligible under this scheme. Eligibility criteria may be updated; please verify with the current scheme guidelines before booking.

Typically required documents include your latest electricity bill, Aadhaar card (for identity and address proof), bank account details for subsidy disbursement, and property ownership proof. You may also need to provide a passport-size photograph and consent declaration. We assist with compiling all documents as part of our service.

Net metering is a billing arrangement where any surplus solar electricity you generate and do not consume is exported to the grid. Your DISCOM installs a bidirectional meter to track both import and export. The exported units are credited to your account and offset your next bill. On sunny days you may export more than you import, accumulating credits that significantly reduce your monthly billing.

Solar panels generate reduced power on cloudy or overcast days but do not stop generating entirely — diffuse sunlight still produces electricity. At night, panels do not generate, so you draw from the grid as normal. However, the net metering credits accumulated during sunny days offset your night-time grid consumption. For homes that want round-the-clock solar use, battery storage systems are available as an add-on.

Rooftop solar systems require very little maintenance. The main task is periodic cleaning of the panels, typically once a month or after heavy dust or rain. We recommend an annual technical inspection to check inverter performance, mounting integrity, and electrical connections. Our after-sales team can schedule this for you at nominal cost.

Quality Tier-1 solar panels typically carry a 25-year linear performance warranty (guaranteed minimum output at year 25) and a product warranty of 10 to 12 years. Inverters usually carry a 5 to 10 year manufacturer warranty. Nem Energy provides an additional workmanship warranty on installation. Exact warranty periods depend on the brand and model selected; details are provided in your quotation.

As per current scheme guidelines, the subsidy is generally applicable to individual residential consumers who own the property. Renters typically cannot avail the subsidy. For housing societies, a group or bulk installation on a common terrace may be possible under group net metering provisions, though this depends on DISCOM rules in your area. We advise checking current scheme provisions before proceeding.

The physical installation of panels, inverter, and wiring typically takes 1 to 3 days depending on system size. However, the end-to-end process — from survey to final net meter commissioning — can take 45 to 90 days, depending on DISCOM processing speed. We keep you informed at every stage.

Yes. Without subsidy, your upfront cost is higher and your payback period extends, but solar panels continue to generate free electricity for 25+ years. As grid electricity tariffs rise over time, the value of your self-generated power increases each year. Many households find that even without subsidy, solar delivers a compelling return on investment, particularly where tariffs are already above Rs. 7/unit. Use our calculator to compare both scenarios.