Government Policies

Stay updated on the latest renewable energy and solar energy government policies.

Here is a comprehensive collection of downloadable PDFs, ensuring you have access to the most current renewable energy government policies, incentives, and initiatives designed to foster renewable energy adoption, environmental protection, and economic growth in various States & UTs of India. 

S No. Issuing Date Issuing Authority Name of the Policy Description Document
1.
17.07.2020
Government of Andhra Pradesh Energy (Power.II) Department
Andhra Pradesh Renewable Energy Export Policy, 2020
This policy aims to facilitate renewable energy projects by providing land on lease, attracting investments, and promoting manufacturing.
2.
03.01.2019
Government of Andhra Pradesh Energy (Power.II) Department
Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Policy-2018
This policy aims to increase solar power generation in Andhra Pradesh by 5,000 MW in the next five years. It offers incentives for various types of solar projects.
3.
13.10.2022
Government of Assam
Assam Renewable Energy Policy, 2022
4.
08.06.2017
Government of Bihar, Energy Department
Bihar Policy for Promotion of Bihar New & Renewable Energy Sources 2017
5.
20.11.2020
Chhattisgarh Government Energy Department
Chhattisgarh State Solar Energy Policy 2017-27 (as amended)
6.
Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA)
Goa State Solar Policy – 2017
This policy aims to promote solar power generation in the state. It outlines various categories for generating solar power, including prosumers and producers. It also provides incentives and subsidies to encourage solar power adoption.
7.
04.10.2023
Government of Gujarat Energy and Petrochemicals Department
Gujarat Renewable Energy Policy-2023
This policy aims to increase the share of renewable energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. It provides incentives for renewable energy projects and aims to facilitate substantial augmentation of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
8.
14.03.2016
HARYANA GOVERNMENT RENEWABLE ENERGY DEPARTMENT
Haryana Solar Power Policy, 2016
This policy include provisions for reserved capacity for small generators, revised definitions for ground-mounted megawatt scale power plants and panchayat land, and exemptions for wheeling, transmission, and distribution charges. Additionally, clarifications have been provided regarding eligible rooftops for solar power plant installation.
9.
HIMURJA
Himachal Pradesh Energy Policy – 2021
10.
05.07.2022
GOVERNMENT OF JHARKHAND DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
JHARKHAND STATE SOLAR POLICY 2022
This policy aims to increase solar energy adoption in the state. It outlines a target of 4000 MW cumulative solar capacity by 2027, focusing on both utility-scale and distributed solar projects.
11.
16.04.2022
Government of Karnataka
Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy 2022-2027
This policy aims to significantly expand the state's renewable energy capacity, attract investment, and establish Karnataka as a leader in the clean energy transition.
12.
25.11.2013
Power Department
Kerala Solar Energy Policy 2013
13.
18.08.2022
Department of New and Renewable Energy
Madhya Pradesh Renewable Energy Policy-2022t
14.
11.05.2022
Department of Industries, Energy and Labour, Maharashtra
Transmission Linked / Non-Transmission Integrated Renewable Energy Strategy-2020, Maharashtra
This government notification from Maharashtra State provides detailed information on registration, grid connection, timelines, fees, technical requirements, and grid integration for solar and wind energy projects. The objective of this notification is to promote investment in the renewable energy sector and encourage clean energy generation in the state.
15.
31.12.2020
Department of Industries, Energy and Labour, Maharashtra
Part-1 – New and Renewable (Unconventional) Energy of the State Transmission of power generation from sources for attached projects Integrated Policy-2020, Maharashtra and Part-II – New and Renewable State Transmission of power generation from (unconventional) energy sources Integrated Policy for Projects – 2020, Maharashtra
16.
30.06.2022
Department of Industries, Energy and Labour, Maharashtra
In the Non-Conventional Energy Generation Policy-2020, the government is sanctioning the improvement of non-conventional energy projects/providing financial assistance and facilities.
Maharashtra's latest renewable energy policy introduces significant incentives to promote solar, wind, and other clean energy projects. By offering tax breaks, extending deadlines, and increasing renewable energy quotas, the government is aiming to achieve its ambitious renewable energy targets.
17.
24.12.2014
GOVERNMENT OF MANIPUR SECRETARIAT: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
MANIPUR GRID INTERACTIVE ROOFTOP SOLAR PHOTO-VOLTAIC (SPV) POWER POLICY, 2014
The policy aims to promote the use of solar energy by providing a framework for installing solar panels on rooftops throughout the state. It also offers financial assistance from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for installing solar panels.
18.
24.02.2017
Power & Electricity Department
SOLAR POWER POLICY OF MIZORAM – 2017
This policy aims to promote the development and use of solar energy in Mizoram. It offers incentives for both grid-connected and off-grid solar projects, with a target of achieving 80 MW of solar capacity by 2022.
19.
30.11.2022
ENERGY DEPARTMENT
Odisha Renewable Energy Policy, 2022
This policy aims to establish a robust framework for Odisha to transition towards energy transition through higher adoption of renewable energy (RE). The policy outlines specific measures for various RE technologies and provides incentives to promote their development.
20.
6.10.2023
Government of Rajasthan Energy Department
Rajasthan Renewable Energy Policy, 2023
This policy aims to make Rajasthan a major contributor to India's renewable energy goals. It sets a target of installing 90,000 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2029-30, focusing on solar, wind, and hydro power.
21.
30.08.2019
GOVERNMENT OF SIKKIM POWER DEPARTMENT
Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System Policy for Sikkim – 2019
The Government of Sikkim has launched a Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System Policy to promote renewable energy and reduce dependence on hydropower. The policy aims to achieve 50 MW of solar rooftop capacity by 2022 and offers various incentives to encourage adoption. The State Government has also mandated GRPV installation for new buildings and industries.
22.
04.02.2019
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU Energy Department
Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy 2019
23.
10.06.2015
Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited
TELANGANA SOLAR POWER POLICY – 2015
This policy requires solar power project developers to inject power at an appropriate voltage into the nearest TSTRANSCO/TSSPDCL substation. Developers must lay the evacuation line to the interconnection point at their own cost with TSSPDCL/TSTRANSCO approval.
24.
Government of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy 2022
25.
Uttarakhand Government
Uttarakhand State Solar Policy, 2023
26.
05.06.2012
Govt. of West Bengal Department of Power & Non-conventional Energy Sources
Policy on Co-generation and Generation of Electricity from Renewable Sources of Energy
27.
Department of Power, Government of NCT of Delhi
Delhi Solar Policy, 2016
This policy aims to promote rapid adoption of solar power in Delhi to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower energy costs. The policy outlines targets for solar power generation, incentives for consumers, and regulatory measures to facilitate solar plant installations. It also emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships and awareness creation to drive market adoption.
28.
19.02.2016
Government of Puducherry Chief Secretariat (ENVIRONMENT)
SOLAR ENERGY POLICY-2015
29.
18.03.2013
Department of Science and Technology, Jammu & Kashmir
Solar Power Policy for Jammu & Kashmir 2013
30.
21.02.2017
Department of Science and Technology, Jammu & Kashmir
Policy for Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants-2016 (Net Metering Based) Jammu & Kashmir
The policy aims to promote solar energy in Jammu and Kashmir by providing incentives and guidelines for setting up rooftop solar power plants. It outlines eligibility criteria, capacity targets, net metering procedures, and subsidies available to individuals and businesses.