Sikkim Energy & Power Dept. / Sikkim Renewable Energy Development Agency (SREDA)
Benefit
Subsidised solar energy solutions for households, farmers, and institutions in Sikkim — key benefits: 40% state subsidy (on top of 30% central PM Surya Ghar subsidy) on grid-connected rooftop solar systems up to 3 kW for domestic consumers — effective combined subsidy up to 70%; fully subsidised off-grid solar home lighting system (2 LED lights + 1 fan + mobile charging point) for households in remote hamlets beyond grid reach in North and West Sikkim — no out-of-pocket cost for BPL families; 60% subsidy on solar water heaters for households (saves electricity in cold climate); free solar lanterns for tribal hamlets under ST Welfare convergence; solar-powered cold storage units for farmers at 50% capital cost subsidy — critical for preserving cardamom and large cardamom yield; ₹2,000 per kW annual generation incentive for net metering beneficiaries selling surplus power to grid; installation and maintenance by SREDA-empanelled local technicians — creating local employment; free 2-year maintenance warranty through SREDA for all subsidised installations