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The document outlines the 8 step process for installing a rooftop solar system under the simplified procedure in India. Applicants must first register online through the National Portal using their mobile number, email and downloading the SANDES app. They then submit an application with system details and feasibility is determined. If approved, applicants can install a system from an approved vendor and upon completion, submit details to receive net-metering approval and central government subsidy payment directly into their bank account. The process is designed to streamline rooftop solar installation for residential applicants.

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NP Application Process

The document outlines the 8 step process for installing a rooftop solar system under the simplified procedure in India. Applicants must first register online through the National Portal using their mobile number, email and downloading the SANDES app. They then submit an application with system details and feasibility is determined. If approved, applicants can install a system from an approved vendor and upon completion, submit details to receive net-metering approval and central government subsidy payment directly into their bank account. The process is designed to streamline rooftop solar installation for residential applicants.

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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Rooftop Solar Division

Process for installation of Rooftop Solar system at residential house under


simplified procedure

The applicants willing to install rooftop solar system under simplified procedure will
be required to apply through National Portal. In order to register at National Portal the applicant
will require an active mobile number and an active e-mail id. The applicant will also have to
download SANDES APP for received OTP.

The entire process has been explained in the following steps.


Step-1: Download SANDES app and register on the National Portal by selecting the local
Distribution Company or Electricity department, as the case may be, referred as DISCOM, and
enter Electricity connection number / Consumer number (mentioned in electricity bill), email
id and mobile number. The registration process involves OTP authentication of mobile number
and activation through email id. While sending activation link on email, the entire procedure
will also be communicated to the applicant.
Step-2: After successful registration the applicant can proceed for submitting application for
installation of grid connected rooftop solar system at residential house. The information already
entered at the time of registration will be prefilled in the application form and the applicant will
have to enter details such as, name on electricity bill, address, capacity of proposed rooftop
solar system and details of existing rooftop solar system capacity installed, if any. The applicant
also has to upload copy of latest electricity bill. On submission of application, the applicant
will get a copy of application on email and it can also be downloaded after login to the portal.
Step-3: Application will be forwarded to the DISCOM for technical feasibility approval as per
prevailing regulations. The applicant is advised to initiate installation of the rooftop solar
system only after getting the feasibility approval from DISCOM. The technical feasibility
approval or rejection, as the case may be, will be informed to the applicant through email.
Step-4. On receipt of feasibility approval from DISCOM, the applicant can proceed to install
rooftop solar system. It is mandatory to get the rooftop solar system installed from any of the
vendor registered/empanelled with DISCOM. Ministry has specified minimum technical
specifications and standards for rooftops solar systems, which are to be followed. The applicant
will have the option to choose equipment of higher quality/efficiency. The domestically
manufactured solar modules using domestically manufactured solar cells listed in the ALMM
should only be used by the applicant. In addition, the inverter should also be BIS certified. In
order to protect the interest of the applicant an agreement to be signed between applicant and
the vendor and a model format of the agreement is available on National Portal under Help
Document section. It is mandatory for the vendor to provide comprehensive maintenance of
the rooftop solar plant installed by the firm for at least 5 years.
Step-5: On completion of installation of rooftop solar system, the applicant has to submit
project completion details for net-metering and approval (The project completion details will
include wattage, make and numbers of solar modules, make and wattage of inverter, name of
vendor that has installed the system, uploading of photograph of system, etc). Applicant also
has to apply for net-metering. The net-metering application will forwarded to DISCOM and
applicant has to follow instructions of DISCOM regarding payment of net-metering charges,
signing of net-metering agreement, etc., as applicable.
Step-6: DISCOM officials will install the net-meter and inspect the system for fulfilment of
minimum technical specifications and standards.
Step-7: Upon successful inspection and installation of net-meter, commissioning certificate
would be generated online by DISCOM.
Step-8: Applicant has to submit bank details and upload copy of cancelled cheque. The fund
handling agency will release the central Government subsidy directly into the bank account.
The details of central Government subsidy available under simplified procedure may be
checked on the National Portal.
Note: The applicant shall also check various informative material placed at Help Document
section of the portal for better understanding of the procedure.

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