SolarSavings
Understanding the Rooftop Solar Timeline in Maharashtra
From the day you submit your online registration to the day the central subsidy hits your bank account, the entire process takes approximately **45 to 60 days**. Knowing the milestones and active SLAs helps you coordinate with your vendor.
Rooftop Solar Milestones (45-60 Days Process)
| Phase / Step | Activity Details | Average Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 - 7 | Submit online application on the National Portal; MSEDCL inspects transformer capacity. | 7 Days |
| Day 8 - 10 | Feasibility approval issued. Contract signing with empanelled vendor. | 3 Days |
| Day 11 - 25 | Material procurement (panels, inverters, structures). Site prep & physical installation. | 15 Days |
| Day 26 - 32 | Vendor submits Work Completion Report. Online request for net meter testing. | 7 Days |
| Day 33 - 42 | Joint physical inspection by MSEDCL. Net meter installation and plant commissioning. | 10 Days |
| Day 43 - 60 | Submit bank details on portal. MNRE reviews documentation & releases subsidy via DBT. | 18 Days |
Standard Operating SLAs for MSEDCL
Under the Maharashtra Right to Services Act, MSEDCL has binding SLAs for solar integration:
- Technical Feasibility Review: 15 working days from submission.
- Joint Inspection and Meter Setup: 10 working days from Work Completion upload.
- Commissioning Certificate Issuance: 3 working days from physical testing.