Rooftop solar in Varanasi
Calculator below is tuned to Varanasi'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.
Enter a valid monthly bill greater than ₹0 to see your results.
Solar in Varanasi: what's different locally
Varanasi's dense old-city roofs are often small, the calculator's roof-area input matters here. Even a 2kW roof-limited system offsets a meaningful share of the bill with the ₹60,000 subsidy.
DISCOM: PuVVNL zone of UPPCL.
Typical residential areas going solar: Sigra, Mahmoorganj, Lanka, 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
We are not affiliated with any government body. Applications and current scheme rules live on these official portals, never pay anyone to "arrange" the subsidy for you.
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
Varanasi solar FAQs
How much does a 3kW solar system generate in Varanasi?
Roughly 351 units per month, based on Varanasi'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 Varanasi?
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 Varanasi?
PuVVNL zone of UPPCL. Expect roughly 30-45 days for the full process.
Is solar worth it in Varanasi?
Varanasi's dense old-city roofs are often small, the calculator's roof-area input matters here. Even a 2kW roof-limited system offsets a meaningful share of the bill with the ₹60,000 subsidy.
Other cities in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh state page (full subsidy & net metering details)