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Rooftop solar in Nagpur

Calculator below is tuned to Nagpur's sunshine, not a generic national average.

Peak sun
~5.3 hrs/day
Generation
~4.2 units/kW/day
Max subsidy
₹78,000
₹3,000

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600 sq ft

Exclude water tanks, parapets, and shaded corners (~90 sq ft per kW).

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Defaults are approximate averages for Nagpur, Maharashtra. Get an installer quote to confirm your exact cost.

MSEDCL provides a free net meter. Systems up to 10kW accepted for net metering under MERC regulations.

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Solar in Nagpur: what's different locally

Central India sun gives Nagpur among Maharashtra's best generation per kW. Summer heat slightly derates panel output, but annual numbers stay strong, a 3kW system comfortably clears 4 units/kW/day on average.

DISCOM: MSEDCL Nagpur zone handles net metering for the city.

Typical residential areas going solar: Dharampeth, Manish Nagar, Besa, anywhere with a shadow-free roof works the same way.

Electricity providerMSEDCL
Avg peak sun hours~5.3 hours/day
3kW generates~378 units/month
Benchmark install cost~₹60,000/kW (gross, before subsidy)
3kW total subsidy₹78,000
Application timeline30-45 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

Data last reviewed: July 2026Our methodology

Nagpur solar FAQs

How much does a 3kW solar system generate in Nagpur?

Roughly 378 units per month, based on Nagpur's ~5.3 peak sun hours per day (about 4.2 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 Nagpur?

The same as everywhere in Maharashtra: ₹30,000 (1kW), ₹60,000 (2kW), ₹78,000 (3kW+) under PM Surya Ghar. Applications go through pmsuryaghar.gov.in.

Who handles net metering in Nagpur?

MSEDCL Nagpur zone handles net metering for the city. Expect roughly 30-45 days for the full process.

Is solar worth it in Nagpur?

Central India sun gives Nagpur among Maharashtra's best generation per kW. Summer heat slightly derates panel output, but annual numbers stay strong, a 3kW system comfortably clears 4 units/kW/day on average.

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