Solar Subsidy Calculator

Calculate government subsidies and net cost for your solar installation

System Configuration

Solar system capacity eligible for government subsidies
Residential customers get higher subsidies under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
System: 3 kW residential | Cost:2,01,000
Rate: ₹67/watt | Total capacity: 3000W

Location & Subsidies

State-specific subsidies vary based on local solar policies

PM Surya Ghar Yojana Benefits

  • • ₹30,000/kW for first 2 kW capacity
  • • ₹18,000/kW for next 1 kW (2-3 kW)
  • • Maximum central subsidy: ₹78,000
  • • Additional state subsidies available
Location: Gujarat | Type: residential
Central: ₹78,000 | State: ₹24,120

System Cost

Total System Cost
2,01,000
@ ₹67 per watt including installation
System Size
3 kW
Cost per kW
67,000

Central Subsidy

PM Surya Ghar Yojana
78,000
Residential scheme benefits
Up to 2 kW
₹30k/kW
2-3 kW
₹18k/kW

State Subsidy

Gujarat Benefits
24,120
Additional state-specific incentives
State Rate
12%
Max Benefit
₹30k

Cost Breakdown

Total subsidy: ₹1,02,120 (50.81%)

Final Investment

System Cost:2,01,000
Central Subsidy:-₹78,000
State Subsidy:-₹24,120
Total Subsidy:-₹1,02,120
Net Investment:98,880
You save 50.81% with subsidies!

Subsidy Details & Eligibility

How Solar Subsidy Calculation Works

System Cost Calculation

Total system cost = System size × 1000W × ₹67/W = 3 kW × 1000 × ₹67 = ₹2,01,000

Industry standard rate: ₹67 per watt including panels, inverter, mounting, and installation

Central Subsidy (PM Surya Ghar)

First 2 kW @ ₹30,000 + Next 1 kW @ ₹18,000 = ₹78,000

Eligible for PM Surya Ghar residential scheme

State Subsidy

Gujarat offers additional 12% subsidy capped at ₹30,000

State subsidy: ₹24,120 | Total benefit: ₹1,02,120 (50.81%)

Net Investment

Net cost = Total cost - Total subsidies = ₹2,01,000 - ₹1,02,120 = ₹98,880

You save 50.81% on your solar investment through government subsidies

Subsidy Application Process

Required Documents:

  • Identity Proof: Aadhaar, PAN Card, Voter ID
  • Address Proof: Electricity bill, Property papers
  • Bank Details: Cancelled cheque, Bank statement
  • Technical: Solar system quotation, Site photos

Application Steps:

  • Step 1: Register on PM Surya Ghar portal
  • Step 2: Apply for technical feasibility
  • Step 3: Install system through empaneled vendor
  • Step 4: Apply for net metering and subsidy

Your 3 kW residential System in Gujarat:

Total Cost: ₹2,01,000
Central Subsidy: ₹78,000
State Subsidy: ₹24,120
Total Savings: ₹1,02,120
Net Investment: ₹98,880
Subsidy %: 50.81%

The Solar Subsidy Calculator helps Indian residential and commercial customers estimate their central government subsidy under PM Surya Ghar Yojana plus state-level incentives, and see the net cost of their solar system after subsidies — useful for budgeting before installation.

Solar Subsidy Calculator - FAQs

How is the central subsidy under PM Surya Ghar Yojana calculated?

Residential systems get ₹30,000/kW for the first 2 kW, plus ₹18,000/kW for the next 1 kW (2-3 kW), capped at a maximum of ₹78,000 for systems of 3 kW and above.

Do commercial installations get the central subsidy?

No, the PM Surya Ghar Yojana central subsidy applies to residential customers only. Commercial installations may instead be eligible for accelerated depreciation tax benefits.

How is the state subsidy calculated?

We apply a state-specific percentage of the total system cost (for example, Gujarat around 12%, Delhi around 10%), capped at ₹30,000, and only for residential customers in this calculator.

Do subsidy amounts and rates change over time?

Yes — central and state subsidy schemes, rates and caps are revised periodically by the government, so the figures here are estimates. Always verify current rates on the official PM Surya Ghar portal or your state renewable energy department before budgeting.

What documents are typically needed to apply for the subsidy?

Common requirements include identity and address proof, bank account details for the subsidy transfer, and a solar system quotation from an empaneled vendor, though exact requirements vary by state.