Rooftop solar in Pune
Calculator below is tuned to Pune's sunshine, not a generic national average.
- Peak sun
- ~5.1 hrs/day
- Generation
- ~4.1 units/kW/day
- Max subsidy
- ₹78,000
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.
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Solar in Pune: what's different locally
Pune combines good irradiance with a large stock of independent bungalows and row houses, making it one of Maharashtra's most active rooftop markets. Clear skies outside the monsoon keep generation near rated capacity for 8-9 months.
DISCOM: MSEDCL Pune zone; net metering typically processed in 20-35 working days.
Typical residential areas going solar: Kothrud, Baner, Wakad, Hadapsar, anywhere with a shadow-free roof works the same way.
| Electricity provider | MSEDCL |
|---|---|
| Avg peak sun hours | ~5.1 hours/day |
| 3kW generates | ~369 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
- MSEDCL, tariff and net metering details
- Global Solar Atlas, city irradiance ballparks
Pune solar FAQs
How much does a 3kW solar system generate in Pune?
Roughly 369 units per month, based on Pune's ~5.1 peak sun hours per day (about 4.1 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 Pune?
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 Pune?
MSEDCL Pune zone; net metering typically processed in 20-35 working days. Expect roughly 30-45 days for the full process.
Is solar worth it in Pune?
Pune combines good irradiance with a large stock of independent bungalows and row houses, making it one of Maharashtra's most active rooftop markets. Clear skies outside the monsoon keep generation near rated capacity for 8-9 months.
Other cities in Maharashtra
Maharashtra state page (full subsidy & net metering details)