solar GST India 20267 min readGST on Solar Panels in India 2026: The Correct Rates, What to Check on Your Invoice, and ITC for Businesses
GST on solar is one of the most misquoted figures in the Indian solar market. Homeowners in Lucknow receive quotes charging 18 percent GST across the board. Others are told solar is GST-free. The correct answer depends on what is being supplied and how. This guide explains the actual GST rates for every solar component in 2026, how to verify your invoice is correct, and how business owners in UP can claim Input Tax Credit to recover a significant portion of their installation cost.

Ravi Sharma
October 2026

















