Solar panel price in Port Blair (2026)
The short answer
A 3 kW rooftop system in Port Blair costs about ₹1,74,000 installed and ₹88,200 after the ₹85,800 subsidy, generating roughly 342 units a month. Against Port Blair’s average tariff of ₹7.2/unit, that cuts about ₹2,462 off the bill monthly, with payback in roughly 3 years.
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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.
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Solar system prices in Port Blair (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 | −₹33,000 | ₹25,000 | 114 units | ₹821 | 3 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹66,000 | ₹50,000 | 228 units | ₹1,642 | 3 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹88,200 | 342 units | ₹2,462 | 3 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹2,04,200 | 570 units | ₹4,104 | 4 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹4,94,200 | 1140 units | ₹8,208 | 5 yrs |
Savings assume full offset of your consumption via Electricity Department, A&N Administration net metering at ₹7.2/unit.
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Solar in Port Blair: your questions, answered straight
What does a 3 kW solar system cost in Port Blair?
Roughly ₹1,74,000 before subsidy at current rates. The PM Surya Ghar subsidy returns ₹85,800, taking the net to about ₹88,200. Quotes vary ±10–15% with panel brand, structure height and wiring runs — ask for the itemised difference.
How much subsidy can a Port Blair home claim?
The central subsidy: ₹33,000 per kW for the first 2 kW, capped at ₹85,800 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 Electricity Department, A&N Administration inspects and commissions the system.
How many units does 1 kW generate in Port Blair?
About 114 units a month — roughly 3.8 units a day — depending on season, orientation and shade.
How does net metering work with Electricity Department, A&N Administration?
Your installer files the net-metering application after you sign. Electricity Department, A&N Administration 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 Port Blair?
At Port Blair’s average tariff of ₹7.2/unit and 114 units per kW monthly, homes with bills above ₹2,000–3,000 typically recover the investment in 3–5 years.