SBI Surya Ghar – Loan for Solar Roof Top

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SBI Surya Ghar – Loan for Solar Roof Top
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Features

S.N.
Parameter
Eligibility Conditions
(Up-to 3 KW)
Eligibility Conditions
(> 3 KW to 10 KW)
1. Purpose Installation of Solar Roof Top Upto 3 KW Installation of Solar Roof Top more than 3 KW and upto 10 KW
2. Loan Amount Maximum Loan Amount Rs. 2 lacs Maximum Loan Amount Rs. 6 lacs
3. Age & Other Eligibility Conditions
  • Age upto 65 years (loan must be closed before borrower reaches 70 years of age)
  • All Individual Applicants
  • Applicant having CIBIL Score of 680 & above (NTC also eligible)
  • Have Roof Top Rights on which the installation is proposed.
  • Have sufficient Roof area as mandated by MNRE from time to time.
  • Latest Electricity Bill.
  • Savings Account mandatory.
4. PAN PAN optional for CIBIL PAN mandatory
5. Margin Minimum 10% of the Project Cost Minimum 20% of the Project Cost
6. Interest Rate(Floating Interest Rate) EBLR - 2.15% Effective Rate as on date: 7% For Home Loan customers EBLR + 0% - Effective Rate as on date – 9.15%
For Non-Home Loan CustomersEBLR + 1% - Effective Rate as on date – 10.15%
7. Tenor Maximum 120 months (inclusive of Moratorium period)
No Minimum period
(No pre-payment penalty)
8. Security Hypothecation of Assets
9. Processing Fees NIL
10. Subsidy
  • 1KW – Rs. 30000
  • 2KW – Rs. 60000
  • 3KW – Rs. 78000
  • To be Claimed by Borrower from Suryaghar.gov.in (MNRE website)(Loan Account Number to be provided for credit of Subsidy Amount in the Loan Account)
 Subsidy Amount – Rs. 78000
To be Claimed by Borrower from Suryaghar.gov.in (MNRE website)(Loan Account Number to be provided for credit of Subsidy Amount in the Loan Account)
11. Net Annual Income No Requirement Minimum - Rs. 3 lacs.
12. Documents required
  • KYC Documents.
  • Copy of Electricity Bill
  • KYC Documents
  • ITR Returns / Form-16 last 2 years.
  • Salary statement (6 Months)
  • Copy of Electricity Bill
13. Moratorium 6 Months from the date of Disbursement
14. Disbursement Disbursement to be made directly to the Vendor / EPC Contractor after submission of all the required feasibility reports as mandated by MNRE.
Disbursement of Loan Amount + Borrower’s Margin
15. Other Covenants
  • All applications are to be first registered at https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in and after successful registration, loan is to be applied through https://www.jansamarth.in
  • Available for Self-Sourced Journey as well as assisted journey.
  • Insurance of Assets financed through Bank Loan NOT mandatory for Roof Top Solar capacity between 1 KW to 3 KW.
  • Asset to be insured for the total cost of installation for capacity more than 3 KW. Cost of the insurance to be borne by the customer.
16. Link for loan application

To apply register at https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in

After successful registration, please apply at https://www.jansamarth.in


FAQs on SBI Surya Ghar Yojna for Solar Roof Top Finance

1. Who are eligible to take SBI Surya Ghar Loan for Solar Roof Top finance?

A: All individual applicants who have sufficient roof area and roof top rights on which the installation is proposed, can avail this loan for installation of solar roof Top of up to 3 KW capacity.

2. If installation of Solar Roof Top (SRT) is for more than 3 KW & up to 10 KW capacity, what would be eligibility?

A: Following customers, who have sufficient roof area and roof top rights on which the installation is proposed, are eligible to avail loan in this category:

(a) All salaried customers, with/ without maintaining salary account with our Bank.

(b) Pensioners maintaining pension account with us.

(c) Professionals, Self-employed, Businessmen and others who are income tax assesses.

(d) All Agriculturists who are not income tax assesses.

3. How much loan amount is available in SBI Surya Ghar Scheme?

A: Maximum loan amount is based on SRT installation capacity, as per below:

Capacity Max Loan amount
Installation of Solar Roof Top of up to 3 KW capacity Rs. 2,00,000
Installation of Solar Roof Top of more than 3 KW and up to 10 KW capacity Rs. 6,00,000

However, there is no minimum loan amount prescribed under this scheme.

4. Is there any minimum income criteria to avail this loan?

A: No, if loan is for installation of Solar Roof Top up to 3 KW capacity.

However, to avail loan for more than 3 KW & up to 10 KW capacity installation, net annual income should be Rs 3 lacs and above .

5. How much margin money I have to bring for availing loan?

A: (a) Minimum 10% of the project cost - For installation of solar roof top of up to 3 KW capacity.

(b) Minimum 20% of the project cost - For installation of solar roof top of more than 3 KW & up to 10 KW capacity.

6. What is the rate of interest in this scheme?

A: As on date (12.03.2024),

(a) 7% p.a. , if loan is for installation of Solar roof top of up to 3 KW capacity.

(b)  10.15% p.a. , if loan is for more than 3 KW and up to 10 KW capacity.

Please note that this loan is available at floating rate of interest.

7. Up to what age, I can avail loan under SBI Surya Ghar Scheme?

A: The maximum age to apply for the loan is up to 65 years. However, the loan must be closed before customer attains the age of 70 years.

8. Do I need to pay processing fee also?

A: No, it has been waived for SBI Surya Ghar Scheme.

9. Is PAN / IT Return /Form 60 mandatory for availing this loan?

A: No, if loan is required for installation of solar roof Top of up to 3 KW capacity.

However, in cases of loan for installation of solar roof top of more than 3 KW & up to 10 KW capacity, it is mandatory .

10. What is minimum CIBIL score for this loan?

A: 680. However, customers with default / write off in CIBIL are not eligible.

11. Is NTC (New to Credit) customers also eligible for this loan?

A: Yes

12. Do I need to have Savings Bank Account with SBI?

A: Yes, it is mandatory.

However, if a customer does not have Savings Bank account with SBI, she/ he can open a new SB account and apply for the loan.

13. What is the minimum repayment period?

A: No minimum repayment has been prescribed for this loan.

14. What is the maximum repayment period?

A: 10 years (Including moratorium period of 6 months).

15. Is there any prepayment penalty if I close the loan before it’s tenor is over?

Ans: No.

16. How will be loan disbursed?

A: Loan disbursement would be made directly to the account of Vendor / Channel Partner / EPC Contractor.

17. How can I claim subsidy?

A: Subsidy can be claimed by the borrower at MNRE site, by quoting the loan account number.

18. Is insurance of solar roof top panel & equipment mandatory?

A: No, if loan is for installation of Solar Roof Top up to 3 KW capacity.

However, it is mandatory if loan is for installation of solar roof top of more than 3 KW & up to 10 KW capacity.

19. Which documents are required by the Bank to apply for loan?

A: (a) For loan up to solar rooftop capacity of 3 KW, only electricity bill and KYC documents are required, which are address proof and identification proof.

(b) If loan is applied for solar rooftop capacity of more than 3KW to up to 10 KW, in addition to identification proof, address proof, income documents along with bank statement is also required. For salaried person last 2 years form 16 is required and for self-employed applicants Income tax return of last 2 years is required.

20. How can I apply for loan?

By visiting Bank’s website bank.sbi, under Loans, please go to SBI Surya Ghar Scheme and opt for Apply Now.

Alternatively, you can also apply / register first at https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in and then at https://www.jansamarth.in .

21. If I have some doubts/ need clarifications, whom shall I contact?

You may speak to our contact center at 18001234 or 18002100 or 1800112211. You may also send a mail to agm5.pbpl@sbi.co.in with a copy to dgmecom.pbbu@sbi.co.in .


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Last Updated On : Tuesday, 22-10-2024

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