Solar panel cost in Karnal
The short answer
A 3 kW rooftop system in Karnal costs about ₹1,74,000 installed and ₹96,000 after the ₹78,000 subsidy, generating roughly 363 units a month. Against Karnal’s average tariff of ₹8.2/unit, that cuts about ₹2,977 off the bill monthly, with payback in roughly 2.7 years.
- electricity supplier
- DHBVN / UHBVN
- electricity supplier
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- ₹8.2
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- units per kW monthly
- 121
- units per kW monthly
Solar system prices in Karnal (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 | 121 units | ₹992 | 2 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹60,000 | ₹56,000 | 242 units | ₹1,984 | 2 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹96,000 | 363 units | ₹2,977 | 3 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹2,12,000 | 605 units | ₹4,961 | 4 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹5,02,000 | 1210 units | ₹9,922 | 4 yrs |
Savings assume full offset of your consumption via DHBVN / UHBVN net metering at ₹8.2/unit.
The full 3 kW breakdown for Karnal →Nearby in Haryana
Understand the numbers
Solar in Karnal: your questions, answered straight
What does a 3 kW solar system cost in Karnal?
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 Karnal 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 DHBVN / UHBVN inspects and commissions the system.
How many units does 1 kW generate in Karnal?
About 121 units a month — roughly 4 units a day — depending on season, orientation and shade.
How does net metering work with DHBVN / UHBVN?
Your installer files the net-metering application after you sign. DHBVN / UHBVN 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 Karnal?
At Karnal’s average tariff of ₹8.2/unit and 121 units per kW monthly, homes with bills above ₹2,000–3,000 typically recover the investment in 3–5 years.