Solar panel cost in Ludhiana
The short answer
A 3 kW rooftop system in Ludhiana costs about ₹1,74,000 installed and ₹96,000 after the ₹78,000 subsidy, generating roughly 360 units a month. Against Ludhiana’s average tariff of ₹6.8/unit, that cuts about ₹2,448 off the bill monthly, with payback in roughly 3.3 years.
- electricity supplier
- PSPCL
- electricity supplier
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- ₹6.8
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- units per kW monthly
- 120
- units per kW monthly
Solar system prices in Ludhiana (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 | 120 units | ₹816 | 3 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹60,000 | ₹56,000 | 240 units | ₹1,632 | 3 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹96,000 | 360 units | ₹2,448 | 3 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹2,12,000 | 600 units | ₹4,080 | 4 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹5,02,000 | 1200 units | ₹8,160 | 5 yrs |
Savings assume full offset of your consumption via PSPCL net metering at ₹6.8/unit.
The full 3 kW breakdown for Ludhiana →Nearby in Punjab
Understand the numbers
Solar in Ludhiana: your questions, answered straight
What does a 3 kW solar system cost in Ludhiana?
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 Ludhiana 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 PSPCL inspects and commissions the system.
How many units does 1 kW generate in Ludhiana?
About 120 units a month — roughly 4 units a day — depending on season, orientation and shade.
How does net metering work with PSPCL?
Your installer files the net-metering application after you sign. PSPCL 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 Ludhiana?
At Ludhiana’s average tariff of ₹6.8/unit and 120 units per kW monthly, homes with bills above ₹2,000–3,000 typically recover the investment in 3–5 years.