Rooftop solar in Puducherry
The short answer
A 3 kW system in Puducherry costs about ₹1,74,000 before subsidy and ₹96,000 after the ₹78,000 PM Surya Ghar subsidy. Against Puducherry Electricity Dept’s average of ₹5.8/unit, it saves around ₹2,053 a month and breaks even in roughly 3.9 years.
- avg tariff, ₹/unit
- ₹5.8
- avg tariff, ₹/unit
- units per kW monthly
- 118
- units per kW monthly
- max central subsidy
- ₹78,000
- max central subsidy
System prices in Puducherry, 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 | ₹684 | 3 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹60,000 | ₹56,000 | ₹1,369 | 3 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹96,000 | ₹2,053 | 4 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹2,12,000 | ₹3,422 | 5 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹5,02,000 | ₹6,844 | 6 yrs |
Savings assume the system offsets your consumption via Puducherry Electricity Dept net metering.
City-wise rates in Puducherry
Puducherry solar FAQ
What is the solar subsidy in Puducherry?
Puducherry 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 Puducherry Electricity Dept commissions the system — not adjusted by the installer.
How many units does 1 kW generate in Puducherry?
About 118 units a month — roughly 3.9 units a day — varying with season, orientation and shading.
Which DISCOM handles rooftop solar in Puducherry?
Puducherry Electricity Dept processes the net-metering application, the feasibility check and the bidirectional meter for residential systems.
Is rooftop solar worth it in Puducherry?
At ₹5.8/unit and 118 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.