Rooftop solar in Lucknow
Calculator below is tuned to Lucknow'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 Lucknow: what's different locally
Lucknow's independent-house neighbourhoods suit rooftop solar well, and UP's SC/ST top-up (₹15,000 flat) helps eligible households. Net metering timelines run 30-45 days through UPPCL.
DISCOM: UPPCL (MVVNL zone); UPNEDA is the state nodal agency.
Typical residential areas going solar: Gomti Nagar, Aliganj, Indira 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
Lucknow solar FAQs
How much does a 3kW solar system generate in Lucknow?
Roughly 351 units per month, based on Lucknow'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 Lucknow?
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 Lucknow?
UPPCL (MVVNL zone); UPNEDA is the state nodal agency. Expect roughly 30-45 days for the full process.
Is solar worth it in Lucknow?
Lucknow's independent-house neighbourhoods suit rooftop solar well, and UP's SC/ST top-up (₹15,000 flat) helps eligible households. Net metering timelines run 30-45 days through UPPCL.
Other cities in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh state page (full subsidy & net metering details)