Solar panel cost in Visakhapatnam
The short answer
A 3 kW rooftop system in Visakhapatnam costs about ₹1,74,000 installed and ₹96,000 after the ₹78,000 subsidy, generating roughly 366 units a month. Against Visakhapatnam’s average tariff of ₹7.2/unit, that cuts about ₹2,635 off the bill monthly, with payback in roughly 3 years.
- electricity supplier
- APSPDCL / APDCL
- electricity supplier
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- ₹7.2
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- units per kW monthly
- 122
- units per kW monthly
Andhra Pradesh: AP has strong coastal and Rayalaseema irradiance — a 1 kW system typically generates 4+ units/day.
Solar system prices in Visakhapatnam (after subsidy)
Live pricing at the ₹58,000/kW benchmark with the PM Surya Ghar subsidy applied. Treat any quote far below this table with suspicion — and any quote far above it as a negotiation.
| System | Before subsidy | Subsidy | Net cost | Generation/mo | Saves/mo | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹58,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | 122 units | ₹878 | 3 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹60,000 | ₹56,000 | 244 units | ₹1,757 | 3 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹96,000 | 366 units | ₹2,635 | 3 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹2,12,000 | 610 units | ₹4,392 | 4 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹5,02,000 | 1220 units | ₹8,784 | 5 yrs |
Savings assume full offset of your consumption via APSPDCL / APDCL net metering at ₹7.2/unit.
The full 3 kW breakdown for Visakhapatnam →Nearby in Andhra Pradesh
Understand the numbers
Solar in Visakhapatnam: your questions, answered straight
What does a 3 kW solar system cost in Visakhapatnam?
Roughly ₹1,74,000 before subsidy at current rates. The PM Surya Ghar subsidy returns ₹78,000, taking the net to about ₹96,000. Quotes vary ±10–15% with panel brand, structure height and wiring runs — ask for the itemised difference.
How much subsidy can a Visakhapatnam home claim?
The central subsidy: ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW, capped at ₹78,000 for systems of 3 kW or more. It applies to residential systems installed through a national-portal-registered vendor, and reaches your bank account after APSPDCL / APDCL inspects and commissions the system.
How many units does 1 kW generate in Visakhapatnam?
About 122 units a month — roughly 4.1 units a day — depending on season, orientation and shade.
How does net metering work with APSPDCL / APDCL?
Your installer files the net-metering application after you sign. APSPDCL / APDCL reviews feasibility, replaces your meter with a bidirectional one, and commissions the system. From then on, exported solar units offset the grid units you consume at night.
Is solar worth it in Visakhapatnam?
At Visakhapatnam’s average tariff of ₹7.2/unit and 122 units per kW monthly, homes with bills above ₹2,000–3,000 typically recover the investment in 3–5 years.