Solar Energy in Uttar Pradesh: Complete 2026 State Guide
Uttar Pradesh has India's second largest solar target (22 GW). With 22 crore residents, UP has the potential to install solar on 1 crore rooftops. UPPCL's unified portal covers all five DISCOMs.
Solar Potential in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh receives approximately 5.1 peak sun hours per day on average. A 3 kW rooftop solar system in Uttar Pradesh generates approximately 4,747 units per year and can save ₹2,536/month on your electricity bill at the current PVVNL tariff of ₹6.50/unit.
Estimated payback period: ~3.4 years after PM Surya Ghar subsidy. After payback, you get 20+ years of virtually free electricity.
PM Surya Ghar Subsidy in Uttar Pradesh (2026)
Residents of Uttar 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 UP state top-up. Central PM Surya Ghar applies. UP targets 22,000 MW of solar by 2026 — all five DISCOMs now have online solar portals.
Your DISCOM & Net Metering in Uttar Pradesh
Electricity distribution and solar net metering in Uttar Pradesh is handled by PVVNL (west) / MVVNL (central) / DVVNL (south) / PUVVNL (east) / KESCO (Kanpur city).
- Net metering limit: 500 kW
- Application portal: uppcl.org
- Solar target for Uttar Pradesh: 22 GW solar by 2026 under UP Solar Energy Policy 2022
How to Apply for Solar in Uttar Pradesh
- Register at pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your Aadhaar and consumer number
- Select your DISCOM (PVVNL) 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 PVVNL for net meter installation
- Subsidy credited to your bank account within 30 days of net meter commissioning
Why Go Solar in Uttar Pradesh in 2026?
- 💰 Save ₹2,536/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 Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Noida
Use our Solar Cost Calculator and ROI Calculator to get personalised estimates for your home in Uttar Pradesh.