Solar subsidy calculator for Chandigarh
Enter your monthly Chandigarh Electricity Department 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.
CREST is the nodal agency; Chandigarh has pushed rooftop solar aggressively, including mandates for larger plots. Net metering is well established.
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How Chandigarh compares to the India average
Your tariff and any state top-up decide most of the difference between states.
Avg electricity tariff
₹4.5/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)
~5.2 years
~3.4 years India avg
Slower than the national average at benchmark costs
What a 3kW system costs in Chandigarh
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 Chandigarh
Computed with Chandigarh's ₹4.5/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 | ~4.6 yrs |
| 2kW | ₹1,20,000 | − ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 | ~240 | ~4.6 yrs |
| 3kW | ₹1,80,000 | − ₹78,000 | ₹1,02,000 | ~360 | ~5.2 yrs |
| 5kW | ₹3,00,000 | − ₹78,000 | ₹2,22,000 | ~600 | ~6.9 yrs |
| 10kW | ₹6,00,000 | − ₹78,000 | ₹5,22,000 | ~1200 | ~8.1 yrs |
Payback assumes the system offsets your bill at ₹4.5/unit. Real quotes vary ₹45,000-₹75,000/kW by brand and roof structure.
How to apply in Chandigarh
The process is national, everything runs through pmsuryaghar.gov.in with Chandigarh Electricity Department 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
Chandigarh solar subsidy FAQs
How much solar subsidy do I get in Chandigarh?
Every household in Chandigarh gets the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy: ₹30,000 for 1kW, ₹60,000 for 2kW, and ₹78,000 for 3kW or larger. Chandigarh currently has no confirmed unconditional state top-up, so the central subsidy is what you get.
What does a 3kW solar system cost in Chandigarh after subsidy?
At a benchmark gross cost of ₹1,80,000 (₹60,000/kW), a 3kW system in Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh?
Expect roughly 15-30 days end to end in Chandigarh, from portal registration through feasibility approval, installation, net meter fitting by Chandigarh Electricity Department, inspection, and subsidy credit to your bank account.
Who handles net metering in Chandigarh?
Chandigarh Electricity Department. CREST is the nodal agency; Chandigarh has pushed rooftop solar aggressively, including mandates for larger plots. Net metering is well established.
Where do I apply for the solar subsidy in Chandigarh?
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 Chandigarh and your DISCOM (Chandigarh Electricity Department) during registration.