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Solar Rooftop Cost, System Payback Period & Estimated Monthly Savings

Surya Energy Financial Engineering 6 min read Updated: February 2026
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A 3 kW rooftop solar system costs approximately ₹1,80,000 before subsidy. With ₹78,000 PM Surya Ghar Central Financial Assistance, net investment is ₹1,02,000. It generates ~360 units monthly, saving ₹3,000/month with full payback in ~2.8 years.

System Cost vs. Net Cost After Subsidy

Capacity Total Turnkey Cost PM Surya Ghar Subsidy Net Out-of-Pocket Cost Est. Payback
3 kW₹1,80,000₹78,000₹1,02,0002.8 Years
5 kW₹2,80,000₹78,000₹2,02,0003.2 Years
10 kW₹5,20,000₹78,000₹4,42,0003.5 Years
Official Government Reference: https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in

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