Price list: 1kW to 10kW
Which size is right for you?
| Solar size | Good for a monthly bill of | You pay (after subsidy) | Units a day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹800 | ₹30,000 to ₹50,000 | 4 |
| 2 kW | ₹1,700 | ₹60,000 to ₹90,000 | 8 |
| 3 kW | ₹2,500 | ₹87,000 to ₹1.32 lakh | 12 |
| 4 kW | ₹3,400 | ₹1.37 lakh to ₹1.92 lakh | 16 |
| 5 kW | ₹4,200 | ₹1.82 lakh to ₹2.52 lakh | 20 |
| 6 kW | ₹5,100 | ₹2.32 lakh to ₹3.12 lakh | 24 |
| 8 kW | ₹6,800 | ₹3.22 lakh to ₹4.22 lakh | 32 |
| 10 kW | ₹8,500 | ₹4.02 lakh to ₹5.22 lakh | 40 |
Typical prices for a complete system, installed. Get 2 or 3 quotes before you buy.
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Words you will see
- kW (kilowatt)
- The size of a solar system. Bigger kW = more panels = more electricity.
- Unit
- One unit on your electricity bill (1 kWh). A fan running for a full day uses about 1.5 units.
- Subsidy
- Money the government pays back to you under PM Surya Ghar, after the system is installed.
- On-grid
- Solar connected to the electricity line, without batteries. Only on-grid systems get the subsidy.
- Net meter
- A two-way meter. It counts units you take from the line and units your panels send to it.
- DCR panels
- Panels made with Indian cells. Required for the subsidy; your installer will use them.
Common questions
How much do solar panels cost for a home in India in 2026?
A complete system costs about ₹60,000 to ₹80,000 for 1 kW, ₹1.65 lakh to ₹2.1 lakh for 3 kW and ₹4.8 lakh to ₹6 lakh for 10 kW. The government subsidy then pays you back up to ₹78,000.
How much subsidy does the government give?
Under PM Surya Ghar: ₹30,000 for 1 kW, ₹60,000 for 2 kW and ₹78,000 for 3 kW or more. It is paid into your bank account after installation.
What size of solar do I need?
Look at your monthly bill. Roughly: up to ₹1,000 → 1 kW, ₹2,000 → 2 kW, ₹2,500–3,000 → 3 kW, ₹4,000–5,000 → 5 kW. Each kW needs about 100 sq ft of open roof.
How many units does 1kW solar make in a day?
About 4 units a day, a little more in sunny states. See your city.