Rooftop solar in Agra
Calculator below is tuned to Agra'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.
Managed via UPNEDA + UPPCL. Standard national net metering framework applies for residential systems.
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Solar in Agra: what's different locally
Agra gets slightly better sun than eastern UP and has good independent-house stock. Standard UPPCL net metering applies; expect 30-45 days end to end.
DISCOM: DVVNL zone of UPPCL.
Typical residential areas going solar: Dayalbagh, Kamla Nagar, Sikandra, anywhere with a shadow-free roof works the same way.
| Electricity provider | UPPCL |
|---|---|
| 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
- UPNEDA, tariff and net metering details
- Global Solar Atlas, city irradiance ballparks
Agra solar FAQs
How much does a 3kW solar system generate in Agra?
Roughly 369 units per month, based on Agra'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 Agra?
The same as everywhere in Uttar Pradesh: ₹30,000 (1kW), ₹60,000 (2kW), ₹78,000 (3kW+) under PM Surya Ghar. Applications go through pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
Who handles net metering in Agra?
DVVNL zone of UPPCL. Expect roughly 30-45 days for the full process.
Is solar worth it in Agra?
Agra gets slightly better sun than eastern UP and has good independent-house stock. Standard UPPCL net metering applies; expect 30-45 days end to end.
Other cities in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh state page (full subsidy & net metering details)