Independent rooftop solar guidance

Know the cost before you call an installer.

Estimate a sensible system for your home, understand the subsidy route and compare quotes with India-specific assumptions you can inspect.

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Rooftop solar panels installed on an Indian urban home
Illustrative 3 kW home system₹1.02–1.62 lakhEstimated cost after ₹78,000 central CFA, subject to eligibility.
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Useful planning ranges

Three numbers to check first

These are starting assumptions, not promises. Your roof, tariff, equipment and live portal eligibility determine the result.

80 to 100 sq ftusable roof area often needed per kW
Up to ₹78,000usual central CFA maximum in standard states for an eligible household
1,350 to 1,650 kWhillustrative annual generation per kW across Indian locations
Cost calculator

Use your bill, roof and state

Get a planning range for system size, project cost, annual output, savings and simple payback. Every assumption remains visible.

Example household

Example estimate

Recommended size3.0 kW
₹1.02 to 1.62 lakhafter estimated central subsidy
4,650 kWhestimated first year generation
₹31,600/yearestimated annual bill savings
3.2 to 5.1 yearssimple payback range
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Solar prices and electricity rules change. We date the guides that cover changing details, link to primary sources and label estimates. We do not sell leads or rank installers.

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