Solar Energy in Andhra Pradesh: Complete 2026 State Guide
Andhra Pradesh has one of India's highest solar irradiance at 5.4 peak sun hours/day across its coastal and Rayalaseema regions. The state government has approved over 2 lakh PM Surya Ghar applications as of 2026.
Solar Potential in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh receives approximately 5.4 peak sun hours per day on average. A 3 kW rooftop solar system in Andhra Pradesh generates approximately 5,026 units per year and can save ₹2,809/month on your electricity bill at the current APEPDCL tariff of ₹6.80/unit.
Estimated payback period: ~3.0 years after PM Surya Ghar subsidy. After payback, you get 20+ years of virtually free electricity.
PM Surya Ghar Subsidy in Andhra Pradesh (2026)
Residents of Andhra Pradesh are fully eligible for the central PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana:
- Up to 2 kW: ₹30,000/kW (total ₹60,000)
- 2–3 kW: ₹18,000/kW for the extra capacity (total ₹78,000 for 3 kW)
- Above 3 kW: No additional central subsidy, but net metering still applies
State subsidy: No state top-up. Central PM Surya Ghar applies. AP has a Net Feed-in Tariff of ₹2.50/unit for excess solar export credited annually.
Your DISCOM & Net Metering in Andhra Pradesh
Electricity distribution and solar net metering in Andhra Pradesh is handled by APEPDCL (eastern) and APSPDCL (southern & western).
- Net metering limit: 1 MW
- Application portal: apepdcl.in / apspdcl.in
- Solar target for Andhra Pradesh: 10 GW of rooftop solar by 2027 under AP's Renewable Energy Policy 2023
How to Apply for Solar in Andhra Pradesh
- Register at pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your Aadhaar and consumer number
- Select your DISCOM (APEPDCL) in the portal
- Choose an MNRE-empanelled installer from the portal's vendor list
- Get the system installed (typically 2–4 days for 1–5 kW)
- Submit commissioning certificate to APEPDCL for net meter installation
- Subsidy credited to your bank account within 30 days of net meter commissioning
Why Go Solar in Andhra Pradesh in 2026?
- 💰 Save ₹2,809/month on your electricity bill
- 🏛️ PM Surya Ghar subsidy up to ₹78,000 — no repayment needed
- ⚡ Net metering — export surplus solar to grid for credits
- 📈 Property value increases 3–5% with solar installation
- 🌿 Reduce CO₂ by ~1.5 tonnes/year per kW installed
- 🔧 25-year warranty on quality solar panels (Waaree, Adani, Tata, Vikram)
See city-specific guides for Andhra Pradesh: Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Nellore
Use our Solar Cost Calculator and ROI Calculator to get personalised estimates for your home in Andhra Pradesh.