MNRE issues clarification for phase II of the solar rooftop programme

NEW DELHI: The Ministry for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued a clarification on Thursday regarding the second phase of the solar rooftop programme, for which it provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA).

Meant for the residential sector, the CFA is provided at a 40% of the benchmark cost, or the cost discovered through the transparent bidding by the implementing agency- whichever is lower for rooftop systems. The CFA is applicable up to a capacity of 3 kW.