These Maharashtra rates are our estimates. We could not check every figure against the official tariff order, so treat the bill as a close guide, not an exact amount. Copy the Fuel adjustment (FAC) and duty from your bill for a closer answer.
Rooftop solar price in Maharashtra after subsidy
| Size | Price | PM Surya Ghar | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹60,000 to ₹80,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 to ₹50,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹1.2 lakh to ₹1.5 lakh | ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 to ₹90,000 |
| 3 kW | ₹1.65 lakh to ₹2.1 lakh | ₹78,000 | ₹87,000 to ₹1.32 lakh |
| 5 kW | ₹2.6 lakh to ₹3.3 lakh | ₹78,000 | ₹1.82 lakh to ₹2.52 lakh |
SMART scheme: extra state subsidy for rooftop solar for BPL and low-income homes using under 100 units a month (reported as Rs 17,500 per kW for BPL and Rs 10,000 per kW for other eligible homes, on top of PM Surya Ghar). Check current status with MSEDCL.
Solar output and savings by city in Maharashtra
For a home using 300 units a month with a system sized to its use.
| City | 3 kW makes a day | Saving a month | Payback (years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pune | 11.9 | ₹2,708 | 1.5 |
| Nagpur | 12.2 | ₹2,743 | 1.5 |
| Nashik | 12.0 | ₹2,719 | 1.5 |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) | 12.3 | ₹2,767 | 1.5 |
| Solapur | 12.6 | ₹2,800 | 1.5 |
| Thane | 11.1 | ₹2,950 | 1.9 |
| Navi Mumbai | 11.1 | ₹2,950 | 1.9 |
| Kolhapur | 11.7 | ₹3,024 | 1.9 |
| Amravati | 12.2 | ₹2,743 | 1.5 |
| Jalgaon | 12.3 | ₹2,767 | 1.5 |
Our estimate from public tariff data and typical sunshine for each city. Real output varies by about 10% either way.
How to apply
- Register on the PM Surya Ghar portal with your electricity consumer number.
- Choose a registered vendor, get 2–3 quotes with DCR (made-in-India) panels, and install.
- After the net meter is fitted and the system is inspected, the subsidy is paid into your bank account.
Common questions
How much does rooftop solar cost in Maharashtra after subsidy?
A 3 kW system typically costs ₹1.65 lakh to ₹2.1 lakh. PM Surya Ghar takes off ₹78,000.
How much electricity does 1 kW solar make in Maharashtra?
About 4.0 units a day on average (1,450 a year) in Pune, less in the monsoon and more in March to May.
How long does solar take to pay back in Maharashtra?
For a home in Pune using 300 units a month, a 2.0 kW system costs about ₹50,000 after subsidy, saves about ₹2,708 a month and pays back in about 1.5 years (our estimate).
What happens to extra solar units?
With net metering, units you do not use go to the grid and are set off against units you take. Surplus left over is paid at a low rate, about ₹3.00 a unit in our estimate, so size the system to your own use.