Rooftop solar in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The short answer
A 3 kW system in Andaman & Nicobar Islands costs about ₹1,74,000 before subsidy and ₹88,200 after the ₹85,800 PM Surya Ghar subsidy. Against Electricity Department, A&N Administration’s average of ₹7.2/unit, it saves around ₹2,462 a month and breaks even in roughly 3 years.
- avg tariff, ₹/unit
- ₹7.2
- avg tariff, ₹/unit
- units per kW monthly
- 114
- units per kW monthly
- max central subsidy
- ₹85,800
- max central subsidy
Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Special-category CFA applies here — ₹85,800 at 3 kW instead of ₹78,000. The domestic tariff steps sharply at 200 units (₹4.20 to ₹7.50), so how much of your bill sits in the higher slab decides the payback.
System prices in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, 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 | −₹33,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹821 | 3 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹66,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹1,642 | 3 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹88,200 | ₹2,462 | 3 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹2,04,200 | ₹4,104 | 4 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹4,94,200 | ₹8,208 | 5 yrs |
Savings assume the system offsets your consumption via Electricity Department, A&N Administration net metering.
What each size needs and produces in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Output is 114 units per kW per month — Andaman & Nicobar Islands’s own figure, not a national average — so a system here generates about 1368 units per kW over the year. Roof area assumes 90 sq ft of shadow-free space per kW.
| System | Roof needed | Units/month | Units/year | Sizing guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | 90 sq ft | 114 | 1368 | 1 kW guide |
| 2 kW | 180 sq ft | 228 | 2736 | 2 kW guide |
| 3 kW | 270 sq ft | 342 | 4104 | 3 kW guide |
| 5 kW | 450 sq ft | 570 | 6840 | 5 kW guide |
| 10 kW | 900 sq ft | 1140 | 13680 | 10 kW guide |
Annual output is the monthly figure × 12, so it assumes average weather. The weakest month is roughly 25% below the average — worth knowing before you size a system against a summer bill.
City-wise rates in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Andaman & Nicobar Islands solar FAQ
What is the solar subsidy in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Andaman & Nicobar Islands homes get the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy: ₹33,000/kW up to 2 kW, capped at ₹85,800 for 3 kW and larger systems. It is credited to your bank account after Electricity Department, A&N Administration commissions the system — not adjusted by the installer.
How many units does 1 kW generate in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
About 114 units a month — roughly 3.8 units a day — varying with season, orientation and shading.
Which DISCOM handles rooftop solar in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Electricity Department, A&N Administration processes the net-metering application, the feasibility check and the bidirectional meter for residential systems.
Is rooftop solar worth it in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
At ₹7.2/unit and 114 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.