Rooftop solar in Maharashtra
The short answer
A 3 kW system in Maharashtra costs about ₹1,74,000 before subsidy and ₹96,000 after the ₹78,000 PM Surya Ghar subsidy. Against MSEDCL / BEST / Adani’s average of ₹9.5/unit, it saves around ₹3,363 a month and breaks even in roughly 2.4 years.
- avg tariff, ₹/unit
- ₹9.5
- avg tariff, ₹/unit
- units per kW monthly
- 118
- units per kW monthly
- max central subsidy
- ₹78,000
- max central subsidy
Maharashtra: MSEDCL's net metering plus high slab tariffs means Pune and Mumbai homes often see payback under 4 years.
System prices in Maharashtra, after subsidy
At the live ₹58,000/kW benchmark. Your signed quote should be within about 15% of these figures — ask for the difference line by line.
| System | Before subsidy | Subsidy | Net cost | Saves/month | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹58,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹1,121 | 2 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹60,000 | ₹56,000 | ₹2,242 | 2 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹96,000 | ₹3,363 | 2 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹2,12,000 | ₹5,605 | 3 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹5,02,000 | ₹11,210 | 4 yrs |
Savings assume the system offsets your consumption via MSEDCL / BEST / Adani net metering.
Maharashtra solar FAQ
What is the solar subsidy in Maharashtra?
Maharashtra homes get the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy: ₹30,000/kW up to 2 kW, capped at ₹78,000 for 3 kW and larger systems. It is credited to your bank account after MSEDCL / BEST / Adani commissions the system — not adjusted by the installer.
How many units does 1 kW generate in Maharashtra?
About 118 units a month — roughly 3.9 units a day — varying with season, orientation and shading.
Which DISCOM handles rooftop solar in Maharashtra?
MSEDCL / BEST / Adani processes the net-metering application, the feasibility check and the bidirectional meter for residential systems.
Is rooftop solar worth it in Maharashtra?
At ₹9.5/unit and 118 units per kW monthly, households with bills above ₹2,000–3,000 usually break even in 3–5 years — then draw near-free power for the remaining 20-plus years of panel life.