Solar panel cost in Siliguri
The short answer
A 3 kW rooftop system in Siliguri costs about ₹1,74,000 installed and ₹96,000 after the ₹78,000 subsidy, generating roughly 345 units a month. Against Siliguri’s average tariff of ₹7.2/unit, that cuts about ₹2,484 off the bill monthly, with payback in roughly 3.2 years.
- electricity supplier
- WBSEDCL / CESC
- electricity supplier
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- ₹7.2
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- units per kW monthly
- 115
- units per kW monthly
Solar system prices in Siliguri (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 | 115 units | ₹828 | 3 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹60,000 | ₹56,000 | 230 units | ₹1,656 | 3 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹96,000 | 345 units | ₹2,484 | 3 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹2,12,000 | 575 units | ₹4,140 | 4 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹5,02,000 | 1150 units | ₹8,280 | 5 yrs |
Savings assume full offset of your consumption via WBSEDCL / CESC net metering at ₹7.2/unit.
The full 3 kW breakdown for Siliguri →Nearby in West Bengal
Understand the numbers
Solar in Siliguri: your questions, answered straight
What does a 3 kW solar system cost in Siliguri?
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 Siliguri 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 WBSEDCL / CESC inspects and commissions the system.
How many units does 1 kW generate in Siliguri?
About 115 units a month — roughly 3.8 units a day — depending on season, orientation and shade.
How does net metering work with WBSEDCL / CESC?
Your installer files the net-metering application after you sign. WBSEDCL / CESC 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 Siliguri?
At Siliguri’s average tariff of ₹7.2/unit and 115 units per kW monthly, homes with bills above ₹2,000–3,000 typically recover the investment in 3–5 years.