Solar Energy in Rajasthan: Complete 2026 State Guide
Rajasthan is India's solar powerhouse — highest irradiance (6.1 hrs/day), highest state target (30 GW by 2027). A 3 kW system in Jaipur or Jodhpur generates 5,400+ units/year and pays back in under 3 years.
Solar Potential in Rajasthan
Rajasthan receives approximately 6.1 peak sun hours per day on average. A 3 kW rooftop solar system in Rajasthan generates approximately 5,678 units per year and can save ₹3,360/month on your electricity bill at the current JVVNL tariff of ₹7.20/unit.
Estimated payback period: ~2.5 years after PM Surya Ghar subsidy. After payback, you get 20+ years of virtually free electricity.
PM Surya Ghar Subsidy in Rajasthan (2026)
Residents of Rajasthan 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. Rajasthan has India's highest solar irradiance — best ROI in the country.
Your DISCOM & Net Metering in Rajasthan
Electricity distribution and solar net metering in Rajasthan is handled by JVVNL (Jaipur zone) / JdVVNL (Jodhpur zone) / AVVNL (Ajmer zone).
- Net metering limit: 1 MW
- Application portal: jaipurdiscom.in / jdvvnl.in / avvnl.in
- Solar target for Rajasthan: 30 GW solar by 2027 — India's largest state solar target
How to Apply for Solar in Rajasthan
- Register at pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your Aadhaar and consumer number
- Select your DISCOM (JVVNL) 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 JVVNL for net meter installation
- Subsidy credited to your bank account within 30 days of net meter commissioning
Why Go Solar in Rajasthan in 2026?
- 💰 Save ₹3,360/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 Rajasthan: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota
Use our Solar Cost Calculator and ROI Calculator to get personalised estimates for your home in Rajasthan.