Solar panel cost in Gandhinagar
The short answer
A 3 kW rooftop system in Gandhinagar costs about ₹1,74,000 installed and ₹96,000 after the ₹78,000 subsidy, generating roughly 375 units a month. Against Gandhinagar’s average tariff of ₹5.6/unit, that cuts about ₹2,100 off the bill monthly, with payback in roughly 3.8 years.
- electricity supplier
- UGVCL / DGVCL / Torrent
- electricity supplier
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- ₹5.6
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- units per kW monthly
- 125
- units per kW monthly
Gujarat: Gujarat led India's early rooftop adoption — Surya Gujarat state subsidy stacked with the central scheme.
Solar system prices in Gandhinagar (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 | 125 units | ₹700 | 3 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹60,000 | ₹56,000 | 250 units | ₹1,400 | 3 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹96,000 | 375 units | ₹2,100 | 4 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹2,12,000 | 625 units | ₹3,500 | 5 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹5,02,000 | 1250 units | ₹7,000 | 6 yrs |
Savings assume full offset of your consumption via UGVCL / DGVCL / Torrent net metering at ₹5.6/unit.
The full 3 kW breakdown for Gandhinagar →Nearby in Gujarat
Understand the numbers
Solar in Gandhinagar: your questions, answered straight
What does a 3 kW solar system cost in Gandhinagar?
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 Gandhinagar 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 UGVCL / DGVCL / Torrent inspects and commissions the system.
How many units does 1 kW generate in Gandhinagar?
About 125 units a month — roughly 4.2 units a day — depending on season, orientation and shade.
How does net metering work with UGVCL / DGVCL / Torrent?
Your installer files the net-metering application after you sign. UGVCL / DGVCL / Torrent 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 Gandhinagar?
At Gandhinagar’s average tariff of ₹5.6/unit and 125 units per kW monthly, homes with bills above ₹2,000–3,000 typically recover the investment in 3–5 years.