Solar panel cost in New Delhi
The short answer
A 3 kW rooftop system in New Delhi costs about ₹1,74,000 installed and ₹96,000 after the ₹78,000 subsidy, generating roughly 354 units a month. Against New Delhi’s average tariff of ₹6.0/unit, that cuts about ₹2,124 off the bill monthly, with payback in roughly 3.8 years.
- electricity supplier
- BSES / Tata Power DDL
- electricity supplier
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- ₹6.0
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- units per kW monthly
- 118
- units per kW monthly
Delhi: Delhi households get a separate generation-based incentive (GBI) of ₹2–3 per unit on top of the central subsidy.
Solar system prices in New Delhi (after subsidy)
Live pricing at the ₹58,000/kW benchmark with the PM Surya Ghar subsidy applied. Treat any quote far below this table with suspicion — and any quote far above it as a negotiation.
| System | Before subsidy | Subsidy | Net cost | Generation/mo | Saves/mo | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹58,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | 118 units | ₹708 | 3 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹60,000 | ₹56,000 | 236 units | ₹1,416 | 3 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹96,000 | 354 units | ₹2,124 | 4 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹2,12,000 | 590 units | ₹3,540 | 5 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹5,02,000 | 1180 units | ₹7,080 | 6 yrs |
Savings assume full offset of your consumption via BSES / Tata Power DDL net metering at ₹6.0/unit.
The full 3 kW breakdown for New Delhi →Nearby in Delhi
Understand the numbers
Solar in New Delhi: your questions, answered straight
What does a 3 kW solar system cost in New Delhi?
Roughly ₹1,74,000 before subsidy at current rates. The PM Surya Ghar subsidy returns ₹78,000, taking the net to about ₹96,000. Quotes vary ±10–15% with panel brand, structure height and wiring runs — ask for the itemised difference.
How much subsidy can a New Delhi home claim?
The central subsidy: ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW, capped at ₹78,000 for systems of 3 kW or more. It applies to residential systems installed through a national-portal-registered vendor, and reaches your bank account after BSES / Tata Power DDL inspects and commissions the system.
How many units does 1 kW generate in New Delhi?
About 118 units a month — roughly 3.9 units a day — depending on season, orientation and shade.
How does net metering work with BSES / Tata Power DDL?
Your installer files the net-metering application after you sign. BSES / Tata Power DDL reviews feasibility, replaces your meter with a bidirectional one, and commissions the system. From then on, exported solar units offset the grid units you consume at night.
Is solar worth it in New Delhi?
At New Delhi’s average tariff of ₹6.0/unit and 118 units per kW monthly, homes with bills above ₹2,000–3,000 typically recover the investment in 3–5 years.