Rooftop solar in Arunachal Pradesh
The short answer
A 3 kW system in Arunachal Pradesh costs about ₹1,74,000 before subsidy and ₹88,200 after the ₹85,800 PM Surya Ghar subsidy. Against Department of Power, Government of Arunachal Pradesh’s average of ₹4.4/unit, it saves around ₹1,082 a month and breaks even in roughly 6.8 years.
- avg tariff, ₹/unit
- ₹4.4
- avg tariff, ₹/unit
- units per kW monthly
- 82
- units per kW monthly
- max central subsidy
- ₹85,800
- max central subsidy
Arunachal Pradesh: The lowest generation per kW on this site (about 82 units per kW per month) and a flat ₹4.40 tariff with no fixed charge: the special-category CFA does most of the work here, and sizing to your annual usage matters more than in the plains.
System prices in Arunachal Pradesh, 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 | ₹361 | 6 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹66,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹722 | 6 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹88,200 | ₹1,082 | 7 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹2,04,200 | ₹1,804 | 9 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹4,94,200 | ₹3,608 | 11 yrs |
Savings assume the system offsets your consumption via Department of Power, Government of Arunachal Pradesh net metering.
What each size needs and produces in Arunachal Pradesh
Output is 82 units per kW per month — Arunachal Pradesh’s own figure, not a national average — so a system here generates about 984 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 | 82 | 984 | 1 kW guide |
| 2 kW | 180 sq ft | 164 | 1968 | 2 kW guide |
| 3 kW | 270 sq ft | 246 | 2952 | 3 kW guide |
| 5 kW | 450 sq ft | 410 | 4920 | 5 kW guide |
| 10 kW | 900 sq ft | 820 | 9840 | 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 Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh solar FAQ
What is the solar subsidy in Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh 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 Department of Power, Government of Arunachal Pradesh commissions the system — not adjusted by the installer.
How many units does 1 kW generate in Arunachal Pradesh?
About 82 units a month — roughly 2.7 units a day — varying with season, orientation and shading.
Which DISCOM handles rooftop solar in Arunachal Pradesh?
Department of Power, Government of Arunachal Pradesh processes the net-metering application, the feasibility check and the bidirectional meter for residential systems.
Is rooftop solar worth it in Arunachal Pradesh?
At ₹4.4/unit and 82 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.