How to Start a Solar Panel Business in India    

Thinking about starting a solar business in India? Here's a real-world, step-by-step guide to help you get started the right way.

Installer, distributor, EPC contractor, or franchise partner? Choose what fits your skills and budget best.  

Step 1: Pick Your Role 

Register your business, get your GST number, and set up your paperwork. It’s boring—but it matters.  

Step 2: Get Official 

You’ll need MNRE certification and state approvals if you’re installing. Don’t skip this—it builds trust too.  

Step 3: Get the Right Approval

You’re only as good as your products. Work with reliable panel and inverter brands that deliver quality and support.  

Step 4: Find Good Supplier

Hire or train people who know solar inside out. Customers trust people who know their stuff.  

Step 5: Build a Skilled Team

Create local buzz. Use WhatsApp, local ads, and social media to show how solar saves money and helps the planet.  

Step 6: Get the Word Out 

Central and state subsidies can help your customers—and boost your sales pitch. Keep tabs on PM-KUSUM and Rooftop Solar schemes.  

Step 7: Know the Subsidies