Xera Tech has published a resource guide covering central and state government subsidy schemes for solar street lighting projects in India for 2026.

Key schemes covered

The guide explains MNRE's National Solar Mission, the RESCO zero-upfront-cost model for gram panchayats, PM-KUSUM, and the Solar Cities Programme, alongside Maharashtra-specific schemes run through MEDA and MSEDCL.

Potential savings

Depending on the scheme and eligibility, these subsidies can cut solar street lighting project costs by an estimated 30% to 90%.