Everything you need to know about setting up a 1kW solar system.
*Prices may vary based on component quality and installation state.
3-4 Fans, 5-6 LED Lights, TV, Laptop Charging.
A 1kW solar system is the perfect entry-level solar solution for small homes, shops, or apartments. In 2026, the cost of a 1kW on-grid solar system in India is approximately ₹60,000 to ₹70,000 before subsidies. However, under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, you receive a direct subsidy of ₹30,000, bringing your net investment down to just ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 depending on the panel technology (Mono PERC vs TopCon).
On average, a 1kW solar panel system in India generates about 4 to 5 units of electricity per day. Over a month, this translates to roughly 120 to 150 units. If your monthly electricity consumption is within this range (typically a bill of ₹1,000 to ₹1,500), a 1kW system can virtually eliminate your power bill.
A 1kW system generates enough energy to power basic household appliances. You can comfortably run 3-4 ceiling fans, 5-6 LED lights, a television, a Wi-Fi router, and charge laptops/mobiles. Note that heavy appliances like Air Conditioners (ACs), geysers, or 1HP water pumps require higher capacity systems (at least 3kW to 5kW) and cannot be run on a 1kW system alone.
With an initial investment of ₹30,000 (after subsidy) and average monthly savings of ₹1,000 to ₹1,200, the payback period for a 1kW solar system is roughly 2.5 to 3 years. Since modern tier-1 solar panels come with a performance warranty of 25 years, you will enjoy more than 20 years of essentially free electricity after recovering your initial cost.
Where the money goes in a typical ₹60,000 on-grid 1kW rooftop system (before subsidy):
| Component | What you get | Approx. cost |
|---|---|---|
| Solar panels | 2 × 550W Mono PERC / TOPCon (DCR for subsidy) | ₹24,000 – ₹32,000 |
| On-grid inverter | 1kW string inverter | ₹7,000 – ₹12,000 |
| Mounting structure | GI / aluminium rooftop frame | ₹5,000 – ₹7,500 |
| Cables, earthing, protection | DC/AC cables, ACDB/DCDB, lightning arrestor | ₹2,500 – ₹3,750 |
| Installation & net meter | Labour, DISCOM paperwork, net meter | ₹2,500 – ₹5,000 |
| Type | Price before subsidy | Works in power cut? |
|---|---|---|
| 1kW on-grid | about ₹60,000 | No |
| 1kW hybrid + 5 kWh lithium battery | ₹1,30,000 – ₹1,60,000 | Yes |
The ₹30,000 PM Surya Ghar subsidy applies to both when a registered vendor installs DCR panels with net metering. Panel brand also changes the price: Waaree, Adani and Tata panels cost roughly ₹25–₹38 per watt, so 1kW of panels costs about ₹25,000 – ₹38,000. Installers quote complete systems, so compare at least three quotes. See the solar panel price list, solar inverter price list, or the free solar calculator.
Most states and UTs get the same ₹30,000 central subsidy (PM Surya Ghar) for a 1kW system. Hill, North-East and island states (e.g. Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim) get 10% more — ₹33,000 — as shown in the table below. The only state top-up is in Uttar Pradesh, where an extra state-level subsidy (₹15,000/kW, up to ₹30,000) reduces the net cost further. Click your state below for its full subsidy guide, application steps, and local DISCOM contact.
Prices below are for a standard 1kW system. For your own roof and bill, our free solar calculator works out the right size, cost after subsidy and payback.
| State | DISCOM | Gross Price | Subsidy | Net Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | APEPDCL/APCPDCL | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Dept. of Power | ₹60,000 | −₹33,000 | ₹27,000 |
| Assam | APDCL | ₹60,000 | −₹33,000 | ₹27,000 |
| Bihar | NBPDCL/SBPDCL | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Chandigarh | CPDL | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Chhattisgarh | CSPDCL | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Delhi | BSES/TPDDL | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Goa | Goa Electricity Dept | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Gujarat | GUVNL/DISCOMs | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Haryana | DHBVN/UHBVN | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Himachal Pradesh | HPSEBL | ₹60,000 | −₹33,000 | ₹27,000 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | JPDCL/KPDCL | ₹60,000 | −₹33,000 | ₹27,000 |
| Jharkhand | JBVNL | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Karnataka | BESCOM/MESCOM/HESCOM | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Kerala | KSEB | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | MPMKVVCL/MPWZ/MPEZ | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Maharashtra | MSEDCL | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Manipur | MSPDCL | ₹60,000 | −₹33,000 | ₹27,000 |
| Meghalaya | MeECL | ₹60,000 | −₹33,000 | ₹27,000 |
| Mizoram | Power & Electricity Dept | ₹60,000 | −₹33,000 | ₹27,000 |
| Nagaland | Dept. of Power | ₹60,000 | −₹33,000 | ₹27,000 |
| Odisha | TPCODL/TPNODL/TPWODL/TPSODL | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Puducherry | PED (Electricity Dept) | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Punjab | PSPCL | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Rajasthan | JVVNL/AVVNL/JDVVNL | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Sikkim | Energy & Power Dept | ₹60,000 | −₹33,000 | ₹27,000 |
| Tamil Nadu | TNPDCL (formerly TANGEDCO) | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Telangana | TGSPDCL/TGNPDCL | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Tripura | TSECL | ₹60,000 | −₹33,000 | ₹27,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | PVVNL/MVVNL/DVVNL/PUVVNL | ₹60,000 | −₹45,000* | ₹15,000 |
| Uttarakhand | UPCL | ₹60,000 | −₹33,000 | ₹27,000 |
| West Bengal | WBSEDCL/CESC | ₹60,000 | −₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
*Uttar Pradesh total subsidy = ₹30,000 central (PM Surya Ghar) + ₹15,000 state top-up. Prices are estimates — actual quotes vary by installer, brand, and roof condition. Get a free, no-obligation quote from verified local installers below.
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