Solar subsidy calculator for Maharashtra
Enter your monthly MSEDCL 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.
MSEDCL provides a free net meter. Systems up to 10kW accepted for net metering under MERC regulations.
Enter a valid monthly bill greater than ₹0 to see your results.
How Maharashtra compares to the India average
Your tariff and any state top-up decide most of the difference between states.
Avg electricity tariff
₹8/unit
₹7/unit India avg
Higher tariffs make every solar unit worth more
Total subsidy on 3kW
₹78,000
₹78,000 central baseline
A conditional incentive exists, see eligibility note above
Typical payback (3kW)
~3 years
~3.4 years India avg
Faster than the national average at benchmark costs
What a 3kW system costs in Maharashtra
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 Maharashtra
Computed with Maharashtra's ₹8/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 | ~2.6 yrs |
| 2kW | ₹1,20,000 | − ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 | ~240 | ~2.6 yrs |
| 3kW | ₹1,80,000 | − ₹78,000 | ₹1,02,000 | ~360 | ~3 yrs |
| 5kW | ₹3,00,000 | − ₹78,000 | ₹2,22,000 | ~600 | ~3.9 yrs |
| 10kW | ₹6,00,000 | − ₹78,000 | ₹5,22,000 | ~1200 | ~4.5 yrs |
Payback assumes the system offsets your bill at ₹8/unit. Real quotes vary ₹45,000-₹75,000/kW by brand and roof structure.
How to apply in Maharashtra
The process is national, everything runs through pmsuryaghar.gov.in with MSEDCL 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
Maharashtra solar subsidy FAQs
How much solar subsidy do I get in Maharashtra?
Every household in Maharashtra gets the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy: ₹30,000 for 1kW, ₹60,000 for 2kW, and ₹78,000 for 3kW or larger. Maharashtra also offers a conditional incentive (+₹6,000/kW, Rural households, 1-3kW systems only), which applies only if you qualify.
What does a 3kW solar system cost in Maharashtra after subsidy?
At a benchmark gross cost of ₹1,80,000 (₹60,000/kW), a 3kW system in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra?
Expect roughly 30-45 days end to end in Maharashtra, from portal registration through feasibility approval, installation, net meter fitting by MSEDCL, inspection, and subsidy credit to your bank account.
Who handles net metering in Maharashtra?
MSEDCL. MSEDCL provides a free net meter. Systems up to 10kW accepted for net metering under MERC regulations.
Where do I apply for the solar subsidy in Maharashtra?
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 Maharashtra and your DISCOM (MSEDCL) during registration.
City-level calculators in Maharashtra
Sunshine varies city to city, these pages tune the generation estimate to local peak sun hours.