Solar panel cost in Jodhpur
The short answer
A 3 kW rooftop system in Jodhpur costs about ₹1,74,000 installed and ₹96,000 after the ₹78,000 subsidy, generating roughly 384 units a month. Against Jodhpur’s average tariff of ₹7.9/unit, that cuts about ₹3,034 off the bill monthly, with payback in roughly 2.6 years.
- electricity supplier
- JVVNL / AVVNL / JdVVNL
- electricity supplier
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- ₹7.9
- avg tariff ₹/unit
- units per kW monthly
- 128
- units per kW monthly
Rajasthan: India's best irradiance belt — a 1 kW system in Rajasthan can generate 4.2+ units/day.
Solar system prices in Jodhpur (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 | 128 units | ₹1,011 | 2 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹60,000 | ₹56,000 | 256 units | ₹2,022 | 2 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹96,000 | 384 units | ₹3,034 | 3 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹2,12,000 | 640 units | ₹5,056 | 3 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹78,000 | ₹5,02,000 | 1280 units | ₹10,112 | 4 yrs |
Savings assume full offset of your consumption via JVVNL / AVVNL / JdVVNL net metering at ₹7.9/unit.
The full 3 kW breakdown for Jodhpur →Nearby in Rajasthan
Understand the numbers
Solar in Jodhpur: your questions, answered straight
What does a 3 kW solar system cost in Jodhpur?
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 Jodhpur 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 JVVNL / AVVNL / JdVVNL inspects and commissions the system.
How many units does 1 kW generate in Jodhpur?
About 128 units a month — roughly 4.3 units a day — depending on season, orientation and shade.
How does net metering work with JVVNL / AVVNL / JdVVNL?
Your installer files the net-metering application after you sign. JVVNL / AVVNL / JdVVNL 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 Jodhpur?
At Jodhpur’s average tariff of ₹7.9/unit and 128 units per kW monthly, homes with bills above ₹2,000–3,000 typically recover the investment in 3–5 years.