Solar Energy Budget FY 26-27
Impact of Budget 2026-27 on solar EPC companies
India's Union Budget 2026-27 delivers strong tailwinds for solar EPC companies like yours targeting 2.1 MW installations in Uttar Pradesh, primarily through cost reductions, rooftop demand surge, and easier financing. These measures cut project costs by 10-15% and expand pipelines via schemes like PM Surya Ghar.[2][1][3]
## Positive Impacts
Increased allocations and duty exemptions directly boost EPC margins and order books.[2][10]
- **Rooftop Boom**: ₹22,000 crore for PM Surya Ghar (1 crore households) drives residential EPC demand; EPCs gain from high-volume installs and diversified clients.[2][1]
- **Cost Savings**: BCD exemptions on solar glass inputs (e.g., sodium antimonate to 0%) and equipment lower BoM costs by 5-10%; supports your 2026 procurement.[2][10]
- **Financing Edge**: REC/PFC restructuring unlocks low-cost loans; ₹1,775 crore solar outlay aids grid projects and subsidies (UPNEDA alignment).[2][4]
- **Storage Synergy**: ₹1,000 crore VGF for BESS enables hybrid rooftop solutions, adding 20% revenue per project.[3][10]
## Challenges to Watch
Competition rises, but execution focus favors established EPCs.[1][3]
| Opportunity | EPC Benefit | Potential Risk |
|-------------|-------------|----------------|
| Demand Surge | 20-30% order growth from rooftops/KUSUM [1] | Price wars, skill gaps [1] |
| Duty Relief | ₹2-3/kW savings on modules [10] | Supply chain delays [3] |
| Financing | Easier ₹10-15cr funding for 2.1 MW [2] | Subsidy release lags [3] |
Leverage for your plan: Bid aggressively on UP rooftops now, stock duty-free glass, and bundle BESS for premium margins amid 26% MNRE budget hike.[2][11]
Citations:
[1] How Does the New Union Budget Impact Solar EPC Companies? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-does-new-union-budget-impact-solar-epc-companies-ynkpf
[2] Union Budget 2026-27 Unveils INR 20000 Cr CCUS Plan ... https://www.energetica-india.net/news/union-budget-2026-27-unveils-inr-20000-cr-ccus-plan-customs-relief-for-solar-and-storage
[3] Impact of Union Budget 2026-27 on India's Solar PV Industry https://blog.anionline.in/2026/02/union-budget-2026-27-impact-india-solar-pv-industry.html
[4] Union Budget 2026-27 Unveils INR 20000 Cr CCUS Plan ... https://now.solar/2026/02/02/union-budget-2026-27-unveils-inr-20000-cr-ccus-plan-customs-relief-for-solar-and-storage-energetica-india-magazine/
[5] Union Budget 2026–27: What It Means for India's ... https://www.loomsolar.com/blogs/collections/union-budget-2026-27-what-it-means-for-india-s-renewable-energy-sector
[6] India's Budget 2026-27: Is Solar Energy Set to Eclipse ... https://www.whalesbook.com/news/English/energy/Indias-Budget-2026-27-Is-Solar-Energy-Set-to-Eclipse-Fossil-Fuels-Investors-Watch-for-Crucial-Moves/695750044342f77179fa0009
[7] Pre-Budget 2026: Solar and storage industry calls for tax ... https://now.solar/2026/01/24/pre-budget-2026-solar-and-storage-industry-calls-for-tax-reforms-pli-expansion-and-circular-economy-push-pv-magazine-india/
[8] How Budget 2026 Can Accelerate Solar and Shared Renewable ... https://solarcapital.in/blog/how-budget-2026-can-accelerate-solar-and-shared-renewable-projects-in-india
[9] Union Budget 2026-27: What to Expect for the Renewable Energy ... https://solex.in/blogs/union-budget-2026-27-what-to-expect-for-the-renewable-energy-sector/
[10] How Union Budget 2026-27 is Transforming India's Solar ... https://bluebirdsolar.com/blogs/all/how-union-budget-2026-27-is-transforming-india-s-solar-industry
[11] Union Budget 2026: Solar Power Anchors India's Clean ... https://solarquarter.com/2026/02/01/union-budget-2026-solar-power-anchors-indias-clean-energy-transition-with-focus-on-manufact
uring-storage-and-grid-resilience/

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