These include states such as Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Lakshadweep. In addition to this, State Nodal Agencies also offer subsidies in various states. This subsidy scheme is applicable for institutional, residential and social sectors. However, it is not applicable to the commercial sector, industrial sector and public sector undertakings. PSUs are eligible to avail incentives on the basis of energy generation.
For residential consumers, home loan facility is available. For farmers, for solar pumps, loan from NABARD. Loan facility is provided by almost all nationalized banks. Loan from SIDBI (Small Industrial Development Bank of India) is available for Industrial consumers.
Insurance is available as:-
· Home insurance for residential customers.
· Factory insurance for factories.
· Hospitals, Hotels, Schools and Colleges have respective insurance.
· STFI/RSMD preference.
STFI – Storm Thunder Fire Insurance. RSMD – Riots Strike Malicious Damage.
· Premium will be approx. 2.5% of project cost.