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Solar Calculators India 2026

Free calculators for rooftop solar in India. Estimate electricity savings, ROI, system size, net metering income, and government subsidy. India-specific data, instant results.

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Free Calculators
₹78K
Max PM Surya Ghar Subsidy
4–7 yrs
Typical Payback Period
25 yrs
Panel Warranty

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India-specific data · Updated for 2025–26 tariffs and subsidies

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Diesel Generator vs Solar + Battery (BESS)

Compare ₹28-35/unit diesel generator power with Solar + BESS at ₹6-8/unit LCOE. Calculate fuel savings & payback.

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Solar Savings Calculator Most Popular

Calculate monthly and annual savings on your electricity bill after going solar. Accounts for your unit consumption, tariff slab, and panel generation.

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Solar ROI & Payback Calculator

Calculate return on investment, payback period, and 25-year earnings from a rooftop solar system. Includes subsidy, maintenance, and degradation.

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Solar Panel Count Calculator New

How many panels do you need? Choose wattage (400W–600W), enter your consumption, and get an instant panel count with a visual, roof area, and cost breakdown.

Count My Panels →
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Solar System Size Calculator

Find out how many kW of solar panels you need based on your monthly electricity consumption and your city's sun hours. Rooftop area requirement included.

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Net Metering Calculator

Calculate the income you can earn by exporting surplus solar electricity to the grid. State-wise feed-in tariffs included for accurate estimates.

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Solar Subsidy Calculator

Calculate PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana subsidy for your system size. Includes central + state subsidy estimates and net cost after all benefits.

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☀️ India Solar Potential

India receives 4–7 kWh per sq metre of solar radiation daily. Most states get 300+ sunny days annually — ideal for solar investment.

🏛️ PM Surya Ghar Scheme

Central subsidy of ₹30,000/kW for first 2 kW + ₹18,000 for third kW. Max ₹78,000 per household. Plus additional state subsidies in many states.

⚡ Net Metering

Export surplus power to the grid and earn credits. Most states credit at ₹2–5/unit. Net metering significantly improves solar ROI.

🏭 Commercial Solar

Commercial and industrial solar has faster payback (3–5 years) due to higher consumption and peak-hour generation matching usage patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

A 3 kW rooftop solar system costs approximately ₹1.5–2.1 lakh before subsidy. After PM Surya Ghar subsidy (₹78,000 for 3 kW), the net cost is around ₹75,000–1.3 lakh. Prices vary by state, installer quality, and panel brand (Tier 1 vs Tier 2).
Typical payback for a rooftop solar system in India is 4–7 years for residential and 3–5 years for commercial installations. After payback, the system generates free electricity for 20+ more years (total panel life: 25 years).
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a central government scheme offering subsidies for residential rooftop solar: ₹30,000/kW for first 2 kW (max ₹60,000) + ₹18,000 for the third kW (total ₹78,000 for 3 kW). The scheme also offers collateral-free loans and aims to provide 300 free units/month to 1 crore households.
Yes. Businesses typically have higher daytime electricity consumption that matches solar generation. Commercial rates are often higher (₹7–12/unit vs residential ₹4–8/unit), so savings are larger. With accelerated depreciation (40% in Year 1) and no GST credit complications, commercial solar ROI is typically 20–35% annually.
On average, 1 kW of rooftop solar produces 3.5–5 units (kWh) per day in India. Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra get ~4.5–5 units/day due to higher sun hours. Northeast and coastal areas with more cloud cover get ~3.5–4 units/day. Annual production from 1 kW is approximately 1,400–1,800 units.

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