Rooftop solar in Hubballi
Calculator below is tuned to Hubballi's sunshine, not a generic national average.
- Peak sun
- ~5.4 hrs/day
- Generation
- ~4.3 units/kW/day
- Max subsidy
- ₹78,000
Where your money goes
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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.
BESCOM and other Karnataka DISCOMs offer net metering for residential rooftop. Central PM Surya Ghar subsidy applies; no confirmed state top-up currently.
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Solar in Hubballi: what's different locally
North Karnataka sun beats Bengaluru's, and roof stock is generous. HESCOM processing is the main friction, keep your application receipt and follow up.
DISCOM: HESCOM zone; timelines can run longer than BESCOM's.
Typical residential areas going solar: Vidyanagar, Gokul Road, Keshwapur, anywhere with a shadow-free roof works the same way.
| Electricity provider | BESCOM / MESCOM / HESCOM / GESCOM |
|---|---|
| Avg peak sun hours | ~5.4 hours/day |
| 3kW generates | ~387 units/month |
| Benchmark install cost | ~₹60,000/kW (gross, before subsidy) |
| 3kW total subsidy | ₹78,000 |
| Application timeline | 30-45 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).
Official portals, apply & verify here
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Sources for this page
- PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (MNRE), subsidy slabs and process
- BESCOM, tariff and net metering details
- Global Solar Atlas, city irradiance ballparks
Hubballi solar FAQs
How much does a 3kW solar system generate in Hubballi?
Roughly 387 units per month, based on Hubballi's ~5.4 peak sun hours per day (about 4.3 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 Hubballi?
The same as everywhere in Karnataka: ₹30,000 (1kW), ₹60,000 (2kW), ₹78,000 (3kW+) under PM Surya Ghar. Applications go through pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
Who handles net metering in Hubballi?
HESCOM zone; timelines can run longer than BESCOM's. Expect roughly 30-45 days for the full process.
Is solar worth it in Hubballi?
North Karnataka sun beats Bengaluru's, and roof stock is generous. HESCOM processing is the main friction, keep your application receipt and follow up.