Solar panel price in Shillong (2026)
The short answer
A 3 kW rooftop system in Shillong costs about ₹1,74,000 installed and ₹88,200 after the ₹85,800 subsidy, generating roughly 291 units a month. Against Shillong’s average tariff of ₹6.1/unit, that cuts about ₹1,775 off the bill monthly, with payback in roughly 4.1 years.
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Meghalaya: Special-category CFA applies here — ₹85,800 at 3 kW instead of ₹78,000. Shillong's generation is among the lowest in the country (about 97 units per kW per month) and its tariff is below the national average, so the subsidy, not the savings, is what makes the payback work.
Solar system prices in Shillong (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 | 97 units | ₹592 | 4 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹66,000 | ₹50,000 | 194 units | ₹1,183 | 4 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹88,200 | 291 units | ₹1,775 | 4 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹2,04,200 | 485 units | ₹2,959 | 6 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹4,94,200 | 970 units | ₹5,917 | 7 yrs |
Savings assume full offset of your consumption via MePDCL net metering at ₹6.1/unit.
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Solar in Shillong: your questions, answered straight
What does a 3 kW solar system cost in Shillong?
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 Shillong 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 MePDCL inspects and commissions the system.
How many units does 1 kW generate in Shillong?
About 97 units a month — roughly 3.2 units a day — depending on season, orientation and shade.
How does net metering work with MePDCL?
Your installer files the net-metering application after you sign. MePDCL 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 Shillong?
At Shillong’s average tariff of ₹6.1/unit and 97 units per kW monthly, homes with bills above ₹2,000–3,000 typically recover the investment in 3–5 years.