Updated for PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (2026 Guidelines)
1 kW Solar Panel Price & Subsidy Calculator (2026)
Ideal for small 1BHK/2BHK households with monthly electricity bills under ₹1,200. Eligible for ₹30,000 central subsidy.
Avg. Tariff:₹7.5/unit
Daily Sunshine:~4.5 Peak Hours
Desired Solar Plant Capacity:1 kW
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Recommended Plant
1 kW
Requires 95 sq. ft. of shadow-free roof. Generates ~120 units/month.
Govt. Cash Subsidy
₹30,000
Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) credited straight to your bank account via PM Surya Ghar portal.
Net Out-of-Pocket
₹25,000
Original Cost: ₹55,000. Recovers cost in 2.3 Years!
Full Financial & Energy Feasibility Breakdown
Monthly Bill Savings₹900~₹10,800 / year
Payback Period2.3 YearsThen 21+ yrs 100% free power
25-Yr Net Savings₹3,33,526With 3% annual tariff inflation
5-Yr Solar Loan EMI₹495/moLess than your current bill!
Green Impact: Avoids 1.2 Tonnes of $CO_2$ every year — equivalent to planting ~54 trees!
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25-Year Performance
7.0% Collateral-Free Loan
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1 kW Solar System: The Ideal Starter Solar Plant
A 1 kW solar system is compact, affordable, and requires only ~100 square feet of roof space. It is designed for households with modest electrical loads such as ceiling fans, LED lights, a refrigerator, and a television.
Turnkey Benchmark Cost
₹50,000 – ₹55,000
Includes panels, inverter, structure & wiring.
Govt. DBT Subsidy
₹30,000 Flat
Directly credited to your bank account.
Net Cost to You
₹20,000 – ₹25,000
Recovers full capital cost in ~2.5 years!