Rooftop solar in Kanpur
Calculator below is tuned to Kanpur's sunshine, not a generic national average.
- Peak sun
- ~4.9 hrs/day
- Generation
- ~3.9 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 Kanpur: what's different locally
Kanpur's industrial dust means panels need more frequent cleaning than the UP average, budget for it. Economics otherwise mirror Lucknow: decent sun, standard UPPCL process.
DISCOM: UPPCL (KESCO serves Kanpur city).
Typical residential areas going solar: Swaroop Nagar, Kakadeo, Kidwai Nagar, anywhere with a shadow-free roof works the same way.
| Electricity provider | UPPCL |
|---|---|
| Avg peak sun hours | ~4.9 hours/day |
| 3kW generates | ~351 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
Kanpur solar FAQs
How much does a 3kW solar system generate in Kanpur?
Roughly 351 units per month, based on Kanpur's ~4.9 peak sun hours per day (about 3.9 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 Kanpur?
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 Kanpur?
UPPCL (KESCO serves Kanpur city). Expect roughly 30-45 days for the full process.
Is solar worth it in Kanpur?
Kanpur's industrial dust means panels need more frequent cleaning than the UP average, budget for it. Economics otherwise mirror Lucknow: decent sun, standard UPPCL process.
Other cities in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh state page (full subsidy & net metering details)