Solar panel cost in Nashik
The short answer
A 3 kW rooftop system in Nashik costs about ₹1,74,000 installed and ₹96,000 after the ₹78,000 subsidy, generating roughly 354 units a month. Against Nashik’s average tariff of ₹9.5/unit, that cuts about ₹3,363 off the bill monthly, with payback in roughly 2.4 years.
- electricity supplier
- MSEDCL / BEST / Adani
- electricity supplier
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- ₹9.5
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- units per kW monthly
- 118
- units per kW monthly
Maharashtra: MSEDCL's net metering plus high slab tariffs means Pune and Mumbai homes often see payback under 4 years.
Solar system prices in Nashik (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 | ₹1,121 | 2 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹60,000 | ₹56,000 | 236 units | ₹2,242 | 2 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹96,000 | 354 units | ₹3,363 | 2 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹2,12,000 | 590 units | ₹5,605 | 3 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹5,02,000 | 1180 units | ₹11,210 | 4 yrs |
Savings assume full offset of your consumption via MSEDCL / BEST / Adani net metering at ₹9.5/unit.
The full 3 kW breakdown for Nashik →Nearby in Maharashtra
Understand the numbers
Solar in Nashik: your questions, answered straight
What does a 3 kW solar system cost in Nashik?
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 Nashik 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 MSEDCL / BEST / Adani inspects and commissions the system.
How many units does 1 kW generate in Nashik?
About 118 units a month — roughly 3.9 units a day — depending on season, orientation and shade.
How does net metering work with MSEDCL / BEST / Adani?
Your installer files the net-metering application after you sign. MSEDCL / BEST / Adani 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 Nashik?
At Nashik’s average tariff of ₹9.5/unit and 118 units per kW monthly, homes with bills above ₹2,000–3,000 typically recover the investment in 3–5 years.