Rooftop solar in Jodhpur
Calculator below is tuned to Jodhpur's sunshine, not a generic national average.
- Peak sun
- ~5.9 hrs/day
- Generation
- ~4.7 units/kW/day
- Max subsidy
- ₹78k +₹8k/kW
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.
Expedited approval process, typically faster than the national average. High solar irradiance means better generation per kW.
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Solar in Jodhpur: what's different locally
Jodhpur sits at the edge of the Thar, 5.9 peak sun hours means a 3kW system can behave like a 3.5kW system elsewhere. Sandstorm dust makes cleaning non-negotiable.
DISCOM: JdVVNL; among the highest-irradiance cities in India.
Typical residential areas going solar: Shastri Nagar, Sardarpura, Basni, anywhere with a shadow-free roof works the same way.
| Electricity provider | JVVNL / AVVNL / JdVVNL |
|---|---|
| Avg peak sun hours | ~5.9 hours/day |
| 3kW generates | ~423 units/month |
| Benchmark install cost | ~₹60,000/kW (gross, before subsidy) |
| 3kW total subsidy | ₹1,02,000 |
| Application timeline | 15 days (expedited) |
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
- Rajasthan Energy Dept., tariff and net metering details
- Global Solar Atlas, city irradiance ballparks
Jodhpur solar FAQs
How much does a 3kW solar system generate in Jodhpur?
Roughly 423 units per month, based on Jodhpur's ~5.9 peak sun hours per day (about 4.7 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 Jodhpur?
The same as everywhere in Rajasthan: ₹30,000 (1kW), ₹60,000 (2kW), ₹78,000 (3kW+) under PM Surya Ghar, plus Rajasthan's top-up of ₹8,000/kW, about ₹1,02,000 total on a 3kW system. Applications go through pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
Who handles net metering in Jodhpur?
JdVVNL; among the highest-irradiance cities in India. Expect roughly 15 days (expedited) for the full process.
Is solar worth it in Jodhpur?
Jodhpur sits at the edge of the Thar, 5.9 peak sun hours means a 3kW system can behave like a 3.5kW system elsewhere. Sandstorm dust makes cleaning non-negotiable.