Build track · Field guide
From installer to your own solar team
Experienced solar installers can register as vendors, win rooftop jobs and hire helpers. Rooftop solar demand is at a record high under PM Surya Ghar.
Freevendor registration on the national portal
3–5 jobspast installations usually listed
NSQF Level 6Rooftop Solar PV Entrepreneur course
Jobs createdfor helpers and installers
Checked 13 October 2026 · rules and figures change, so confirm with the official links below
What this field is
A solar installation business surveys rooftops, quotes, installs systems, handles subsidy paperwork with the electricity board (DISCOM), and maintains systems afterwards.
It suits installers with 2–3 years’ experience who want to lead a small team.
It suits you if:
- You have installed many systems and understand safety.
- You can handle customers, quotes and paperwork.
- You want to create jobs for others.
Routes, time and cost
| Step | What it involves | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business registration | Udyam (MSME), GST and PAN | Udyam registration is free |
| Vendor registration on pmsuryaghar.gov.in | Choose each DISCOM you work with; list past installations | No government fee — beware of agents charging for ’empanelment’ |
| Licences | Check whether your state requires an electrical contractor licence | Rules vary by state |
| Rooftop Solar PV Entrepreneur course (SCGJ, NSQF Level 6) | Business, costing and project skills | Optional but useful |
Starting capital without riba: start small, buy tools from savings, take advance payments against written quotes, or form a partnership (mudarabah or musharakah) with a trusted investor.
How to start
- Gain experience — see the Solar PV installer pathway.
- Register your business on Udyam and get GST.
- Register as a vendor on PM Surya Ghar for your DISCOM.
- Price a standard 3 kW job carefully: panels, inverter, structure, labour, transport and margin.
- Win your first customers through references; add maintenance (AMC) contracts for steady income.
- Hire and train helpers — ideally from the SkilledMuslim pool.
Where it can lead
- Installer
- Team leader — leads installations for a vendor.
- Registered vendor — your own customers and crew.
- Solar company — commercial projects and maintenance contracts.
Build it honestly
- Never cut corners on earthing, structure or safety to win on price.
- Never promise subsidy amounts you can’t confirm with the DISCOM.
- Never take on debt you cannot repay from confirmed orders.
Take the first step this week. If you’re unsure where to begin, ask us.