Rooftop solar in Rajkot
Calculator below is tuned to Rajkot's sunshine, not a generic national average.
- Peak sun
- ~5.6 hrs/day
- Generation
- ~4.5 units/kW/day
- Max subsidy
- ₹78k +₹10k/kW
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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.
DISCOM (e.g. PGVCL) covers net metering installation cost for residential rooftop. Gujarat has one of India's highest rooftop adoption rates.
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Solar in Rajkot: what's different locally
Rajkot's 5.6 peak sun hours put it near the top of India's generation table. Dry, dusty summers mean cleaning discipline directly shows up on your bill.
DISCOM: PGVCL; Saurashtra's sun is among India's best.
Typical residential areas going solar: Kalawad Road, University Road, Mavdi, anywhere with a shadow-free roof works the same way.
| Electricity provider | PGVCL / UGVCL / DGVCL / MGVCL |
|---|---|
| Avg peak sun hours | ~5.6 hours/day |
| 3kW generates | ~405 units/month |
| Benchmark install cost | ~₹60,000/kW (gross, before subsidy) |
| 3kW total subsidy | ₹1,08,000 |
| Application timeline | 15-45 days |
Sun-hour figures are annual averages from public irradiance data, rounded, your roof's orientation and shading move the real number. Generation assumes a ~0.8 performance ratio (inverter losses, temperature, soiling).
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Sources for this page
- PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (MNRE), subsidy slabs and process
- PGVCL, tariff and net metering details
- Global Solar Atlas, city irradiance ballparks
Rajkot solar FAQs
How much does a 3kW solar system generate in Rajkot?
Roughly 405 units per month, based on Rajkot's ~5.6 peak sun hours per day (about 4.5 units per kW daily after real-world losses). High-sun months generate more, monsoon months less, this is the annual average.
What subsidy do I get for rooftop solar in Rajkot?
The same as everywhere in Gujarat: ₹30,000 (1kW), ₹60,000 (2kW), ₹78,000 (3kW+) under PM Surya Ghar, plus Gujarat's top-up of ₹10,000/kW, about ₹1,08,000 total on a 3kW system. Applications go through pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
Who handles net metering in Rajkot?
PGVCL; Saurashtra's sun is among India's best. Expect roughly 15-45 days for the full process.
Is solar worth it in Rajkot?
Rajkot's 5.6 peak sun hours put it near the top of India's generation table. Dry, dusty summers mean cleaning discipline directly shows up on your bill.