Solar panel cost in Dibrugarh
The short answer
A 3 kW rooftop system in Dibrugarh costs about ₹1,74,000 installed and ₹96,000 after the ₹78,000 subsidy, generating roughly 336 units a month. Against Dibrugarh’s average tariff of ₹6.8/unit, that cuts about ₹2,285 off the bill monthly, with payback in roughly 3.5 years.
- electricity supplier
- APDCL
- electricity supplier
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- ₹6.8
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- units per kW monthly
- 112
- units per kW monthly
Solar system prices in Dibrugarh (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 | 112 units | ₹762 | 3 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹60,000 | ₹56,000 | 224 units | ₹1,523 | 3 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹96,000 | 336 units | ₹2,285 | 4 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹2,12,000 | 560 units | ₹3,808 | 5 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹5,02,000 | 1120 units | ₹7,616 | 5 yrs |
Savings assume full offset of your consumption via APDCL net metering at ₹6.8/unit.
The full 3 kW breakdown for Dibrugarh →Nearby in Assam
Understand the numbers
Solar in Dibrugarh: your questions, answered straight
What does a 3 kW solar system cost in Dibrugarh?
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 Dibrugarh 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 APDCL inspects and commissions the system.
How many units does 1 kW generate in Dibrugarh?
About 112 units a month — roughly 3.7 units a day — depending on season, orientation and shade.
How does net metering work with APDCL?
Your installer files the net-metering application after you sign. 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 Dibrugarh?
At Dibrugarh’s average tariff of ₹6.8/unit and 112 units per kW monthly, homes with bills above ₹2,000–3,000 typically recover the investment in 3–5 years.