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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, or open the free solar calculator for every tool in one place.