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Renewable energy plays a significant role in adding to India’s electricity capacity and clean energy transition. India has set an ambitious target of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by the year 2022, which includes 100 GW from solar. Out of this, 40 GW is expected to be achieved through solar rooftop. In this context, this study analyzed the domestic consumption of solar energy through household surveys in Chennai. Primary data was collected from the sample of 270 respondents.About 80 percent ofsolar roof tops have been subsidized and they incurred an average cost of Rs 50,000 -60,000 per Kw.Electricity cost savings, financial incentives andenvironmental concerns were the major factors which influenced the consumers to install solarpanels.Adoption of solar energy reduced the dependency on electricity from grid and benefitted themeconomically.