Prices
Rooftop solar in India costs roughly ₹55,000–75,000 per kW before subsidy. A 3 kW home system is about ₹1.6–2.1 lakh, or ₹1.0–1.6 lakh after the ₹78,000 PM Surya Ghar subsidy (indicative, 2026).
A rough rule: a 3 kW system suits a ₹2,500–3,500 monthly bill, 5 kW suits ₹4,000–6,000, and 10 kW suits large homes or those with EVs. A 3 kW system is the sweet spot because it unlocks the full ₹78,000 subsidy. Use the system-size calculator to match your bill.
PM Surya Ghar pays ₹30,000/kW for the first 2 kW plus ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW, capped at ₹78,000 for any system of 3 kW or more. New registrations closed on 6 June 2026; earlier applications remain valid.
Yes — the per-kW figures are for a fully installed on-grid system (panels, inverter, mounting, wiring and labour) before subsidy. They exclude optional batteries, which most net-metered homes do not need.
Sources: PM Surya Ghar / MNRE · Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 · Indicative 2026 installer benchmarks. Last updated 18 Jul 2026.