Solar subsidy calculator for Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Enter your monthly Electricity Department, A&N Administration bill to estimate system size, subsidy, and payback period.
Where your money goes
Your 25-year money curve
What the planet gets
Based on India's grid emission factor (~0.82 kg CO₂/unit) and ~20 kg CO₂ absorbed per mature tree per year.
Diesel-heavy island grid makes solar especially valuable. Rooftop programmes run through the UT Electricity Department; confirm feeder capacity before applying.
Enter a valid monthly bill greater than ₹0 to see your results.
How Andaman & Nicobar Islands compares to the India average
Your tariff and any state top-up decide most of the difference between states.
Avg electricity tariff
₹5.5/unit
₹7/unit India avg
Cheaper power means each solar unit saves less
Total subsidy on 3kW
₹78,000
₹78,000 central baseline
No confirmed unconditional state top-up
Typical payback (3kW)
~4.3 years
~3.4 years India avg
Slower than the national average at benchmark costs
What a 3kW system costs in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
3kW is the most common residential size, it maxes out the central subsidy. At the ₹60,000/kW benchmark:
- Gross cost (3kW)
- ₹1,80,000
- Central subsidy
- − ₹78,000
- Your net cost
- ₹1,02,000
A 3kW system generates roughly 360 units/month at the national 4 units/kW/day average, check the calculator above with your actual bill for a size matched to your usage.
Every system size in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Computed with Andaman & Nicobar Islands's ₹5.5/unit tariff, at the ₹60,000/kW benchmark.
| Size | Gross cost | Total subsidy | Net cost | Units/month | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1kW | ₹60,000 | − ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ~120 | ~3.8 yrs |
| 2kW | ₹1,20,000 | − ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 | ~240 | ~3.8 yrs |
| 3kW | ₹1,80,000 | − ₹78,000 | ₹1,02,000 | ~360 | ~4.3 yrs |
| 5kW | ₹3,00,000 | − ₹78,000 | ₹2,22,000 | ~600 | ~5.6 yrs |
| 10kW | ₹6,00,000 | − ₹78,000 | ₹5,22,000 | ~1200 | ~6.6 yrs |
Payback assumes the system offsets your bill at ₹5.5/unit. Real quotes vary ₹45,000-₹75,000/kW by brand and roof structure.
How to apply in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The process is national, everything runs through pmsuryaghar.gov.in with Electricity Department, A&N Administration handling feasibility, the net meter, and inspection.
- 1
Register on the PM Surya Ghar portal
Same day - 2
Apply for rooftop solar
Feasibility approval typically within 15 days - 3
Choose a registered vendor
Your pace, don't rush vendor selection - 4
Installation
1-3 weeks from order, 2-3 days on the roof - 5
Submit installation details & apply for net meter
Net meter typically installed within 15-30 days - 6
Inspection & commissioning certificate
Usually within 15 days of net meter installation - 7
Submit bank details & receive subsidy
Subsidy credited within ~30 days of commissioning
Andaman & Nicobar Islands solar subsidy FAQs
How much solar subsidy do I get in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Every household in Andaman & Nicobar Islands gets the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy: ₹30,000 for 1kW, ₹60,000 for 2kW, and ₹78,000 for 3kW or larger. Andaman & Nicobar Islands currently has no confirmed unconditional state top-up, so the central subsidy is what you get.
What does a 3kW solar system cost in Andaman & Nicobar Islands after subsidy?
At a benchmark gross cost of ₹1,80,000 (₹60,000/kW), a 3kW system in Andaman & Nicobar Islands costs about ₹1,02,000 after ₹78,000 of subsidy. Real quotes vary ₹45,000-₹75,000 per kW by brand and roof structure.
How long does the solar application take in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Expect roughly 45-60 days end to end in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, from portal registration through feasibility approval, installation, net meter fitting by Electricity Department, A&N Administration, inspection, and subsidy credit to your bank account.
Who handles net metering in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Electricity Department, A&N Administration. Diesel-heavy island grid makes solar especially valuable. Rooftop programmes run through the UT Electricity Department; confirm feeder capacity before applying.
Where do I apply for the solar subsidy in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
All applications go through the national PM Surya Ghar portal (pmsuryaghar.gov.in), there is no separate state application for the central subsidy. You select Andaman & Nicobar Islands and your DISCOM (Electricity Department, A&N Administration) during registration.