Rooftop solar in Madhya Pradesh
The short answer
A 3 kW system in Madhya Pradesh costs about ₹1,74,000 before subsidy and ₹96,000 after the ₹78,000 PM Surya Ghar subsidy. Against MPPMCL’s average of ₹6.6/unit, it saves around ₹2,416 a month and breaks even in roughly 3.3 years.
- avg tariff, ₹/unit
- ₹6.6
- avg tariff, ₹/unit
- units per kW monthly
- 122
- units per kW monthly
- max central subsidy
- ₹78,000
- max central subsidy
System prices in Madhya Pradesh, after subsidy
At the live ₹58,000/kW benchmark. Your signed quote should be within about 15% of these figures — ask for the difference line by line.
| System | Before subsidy | Subsidy | Net cost | Saves/month | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹58,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹805 | 3 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹60,000 | ₹56,000 | ₹1,610 | 3 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹96,000 | ₹2,416 | 3 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹2,12,000 | ₹4,026 | 4 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹5,02,000 | ₹8,052 | 5 yrs |
Savings assume the system offsets your consumption via MPPMCL net metering.
Madhya Pradesh solar FAQ
What is the solar subsidy in Madhya Pradesh?
Madhya Pradesh homes get the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy: ₹30,000/kW up to 2 kW, capped at ₹78,000 for 3 kW and larger systems. It is credited to your bank account after MPPMCL commissions the system — not adjusted by the installer.
How many units does 1 kW generate in Madhya Pradesh?
About 122 units a month — roughly 4.1 units a day — varying with season, orientation and shading.
Which DISCOM handles rooftop solar in Madhya Pradesh?
MPPMCL processes the net-metering application, the feasibility check and the bidirectional meter for residential systems.
Is rooftop solar worth it in Madhya Pradesh?
At ₹6.6/unit and 122 units per kW monthly, households with bills above ₹2,000–3,000 usually break even in 3–5 years — then draw near-free power for the remaining 20-plus years of panel life.