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Built by the Solar Samachar editorial desk · Figures updated for 2026
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Assumes a net-metered system sized to your usage (~4 units/day per kW), today’s tariff held flat (conservative — tariffs usually rise). Indicative 2026 — your savings vary with usage pattern and DISCOM rules.
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A well-sized, net-metered system typically cuts your electricity bill by 70–90%. Over the ~25-year life of the panels, that adds up to lakhs of rupees for most homes.
Yes. Once the system pays for itself (usually in 3–4 years for a subsidised setup), the electricity it generates is effectively free for the rest of its ~25-year life.
Likely yes, because grid tariffs tend to rise each year. This calculator uses today’s tariff flat, so it is a conservative estimate — your real savings could be higher.
Your tariff, how much of your usage is in the daytime, net-metering terms in your state, shading, and how well the system is maintained all affect the final number.
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.