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Built by the Solar Samachar editorial desk · Figures updated for 2026
Suggested cleans: ~12–24 a year (more in dusty, dry months) · Protects an estimated 10–25% of output that dust and faults can otherwise cost you.
Cleaning ≈ ₹500–₹900/kW/yr; comprehensive AMC ≈ ₹900–₹1,600/kW/yr (indicative 2026 — varies by city, water access and provider). Savings compared at ~₹8/unit.
Get an AMC / cleaning quote| Plan | Typically includes |
|---|---|
| Cleaning only | Scheduled panel washing to keep dust off and output up |
| Comprehensive AMC | Cleaning + inverter/wiring checks + monitoring + minor repairs |
An estimate is a great start — get 3 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted installers near you to see your actual price and subsidy.
For a home system, periodic cleaning typically runs about ₹500–₹900 per kW per year, depending on your city, water access and how often dust builds up. Many owners clean fortnightly in dry months.
A comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract usually covers scheduled panel cleaning, inverter and wiring checks, performance monitoring, and minor repairs — keeping your generation (and savings) from slipping.
For most homes, yes. Dust and small faults can quietly cut output by 10–25%. An AMC costing a small fraction of your yearly savings protects the electricity you paid to generate.
Roughly every 2–4 weeks in dusty, dry conditions, and less often in rainy periods (rain does some of the work). A monitoring app or a drop in generation tells you when it’s due.
Sources: PM Surya Ghar / MNRE (pmsuryaghar.gov.in) · Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020
These are planning estimates for 2026 — your actual system, tariff, sunlight and quotes will vary. Always confirm with an installer.