Solar panel price in Itanagar (2026)
The short answer
A 3 kW rooftop system in Itanagar costs about ₹1,74,000 installed and ₹88,200 after the ₹85,800 subsidy, generating roughly 246 units a month. Against Itanagar’s average tariff of ₹4.4/unit, that cuts about ₹1,082 off the bill monthly, with payback in roughly 6.8 years.
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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.
All of Arunachal Pradesh: tariff, subsidy and rates for 3 cities →
Solar system prices in Itanagar (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 | 82 units | ₹361 | 6 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹66,000 | ₹50,000 | 164 units | ₹722 | 6 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹88,200 | 246 units | ₹1,082 | 7 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹2,04,200 | 410 units | ₹1,804 | 9 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹4,94,200 | 820 units | ₹3,608 | 11 yrs |
Savings assume full offset of your consumption via Department of Power, Government of Arunachal Pradesh net metering at ₹4.4/unit.
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Solar in Itanagar: your questions, answered straight
What does a 3 kW solar system cost in Itanagar?
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 Itanagar 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 Department of Power, Government of Arunachal Pradesh inspects and commissions the system.
How many units does 1 kW generate in Itanagar?
About 82 units a month — roughly 2.7 units a day — depending on season, orientation and shade.
How does net metering work with Department of Power, Government of Arunachal Pradesh?
Your installer files the net-metering application after you sign. Department of Power, Government of Arunachal Pradesh 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 Itanagar?
At Itanagar’s average tariff of ₹4.4/unit and 82 units per kW monthly, homes with bills above ₹2,000–3,000 typically recover the investment in 3–5 years.