Solar subsidy calculator for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Enter your monthly DNHDDPDCL 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.
DNHDDPDCL handles net metering for the merged UT. Industrial-heavy grid with low residential tariffs, payback is longer than the national average.
Enter a valid monthly bill greater than ₹0 to see your results.
How Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu compares to the India average
Your tariff and any state top-up decide most of the difference between states.
Avg electricity tariff
₹4/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)
~5.9 years
~3.4 years India avg
Slower than the national average at benchmark costs
What a 3kW system costs in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
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 Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Computed with Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu's ₹4/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 | ~5.2 yrs |
| 2kW | ₹1,20,000 | − ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 | ~240 | ~5.2 yrs |
| 3kW | ₹1,80,000 | − ₹78,000 | ₹1,02,000 | ~360 | ~5.9 yrs |
| 5kW | ₹3,00,000 | − ₹78,000 | ₹2,22,000 | ~600 | ~7.7 yrs |
| 10kW | ₹6,00,000 | − ₹78,000 | ₹5,22,000 | ~1200 | ~9.1 yrs |
Payback assumes the system offsets your bill at ₹4/unit. Real quotes vary ₹45,000-₹75,000/kW by brand and roof structure.
How to apply in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
The process is national, everything runs through pmsuryaghar.gov.in with DNHDDPDCL 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
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu solar subsidy FAQs
How much solar subsidy do I get in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?
Every household in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu gets the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy: ₹30,000 for 1kW, ₹60,000 for 2kW, and ₹78,000 for 3kW or larger. Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu currently has no confirmed unconditional state top-up, so the central subsidy is what you get.
What does a 3kW solar system cost in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu after subsidy?
At a benchmark gross cost of ₹1,80,000 (₹60,000/kW), a 3kW system in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu 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 Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?
Expect roughly 30-45 days end to end in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, from portal registration through feasibility approval, installation, net meter fitting by DNHDDPDCL, inspection, and subsidy credit to your bank account.
Who handles net metering in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?
DNHDDPDCL. DNHDDPDCL handles net metering for the merged UT. Industrial-heavy grid with low residential tariffs, payback is longer than the national average.
Where do I apply for the solar subsidy in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?
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 Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu and your DISCOM (DNHDDPDCL) during registration.