Agra Solar Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Agra, home to the Taj Mahal, uses solar power in several heritage buffer zone hotels and resorts. Ironically, the city's leatherwork factories — major power users — are rapidly switching to rooftop solar. With electricity tariffs charged by PVVNL at ₹6.50/unit and rising every year, Agra residents who switch to rooftop solar now lock in years of savings before tariffs climb further.
Solar Potential: How Much Can You Generate in Agra?
Agra receives approximately 5.2 peak sun hours per day (based on MNRE solar radiation data for this region). This means every 1 kW of rooftop solar installed here generates about 1,570 units of electricity per year.
For a typical 3 kW system — the most popular size for a 2–3 BHK home — you can expect:
- ~12.9 units per day on average (higher in summer, lower in monsoon)
- 4,708 units per year
- ₹2,515/month savings on your PVVNL electricity bill
- Payback period: ~3.4 years after PM Surya Ghar subsidy
How Much Subsidy Can Agra Residents Claim?
Residents of Agra in Uttar Pradesh are fully eligible for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The central government provides a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) subsidy directly to your bank account:
- Up to 2 kW system: ₹30,000/kW (total ₹60,000 for 2 kW)
- 2 kW to 3 kW: ₹18,000/kW for the additional capacity
- Above 3 kW: No additional central subsidy — but net metering earnings continue
- Maximum central subsidy: ₹78,000 for a 3 kW system
State subsidy note: No UP state top-up. Central PM Surya Ghar applies. Apply via pmsuryaghar.gov.in and select PVVNL as your DISCOM.
Cost & Savings Table — Agra (2026)
| System Size | Gross Cost | Subsidy | Net Cost | Annual Generation | Monthly Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹60,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ~1,570 units | ₹838/month | 3.0 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹120,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 | ~3,139 units | ₹1,677/month | 3.0 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹180,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹102,000 | ~4,708 units | ₹2,515/month | 3.4 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹300,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹222,000 | ~7,848 units | ₹4,192/month | 4.4 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹600,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹522,000 | ~15,695 units | ₹8,385/month | 5.2 yrs |
* Costs are indicative estimates for Agra as of 2026. Actual prices vary by brand (Waaree, Adani, Tata, Vikram). Savings calculated at ₹6.50/unit tariff. Use our cost calculator for personalised estimates.
Net Metering in Agra: PVVNL
In Agra, electricity distribution and net metering for rooftop solar is managed by PVVNL (Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Ltd). Here's what you need to know about solar net metering under PVVNL:
- Net metering limit: up to 500 kW per consumer connection
- Meter type: Bi-directional smart meter (provided and installed by PVVNL)
- Billing cycle: Monthly — excess units exported to grid are credited against your consumption
- Annual settlement: Any remaining credit units are carried forward; some DISCOMs pay a feed-in tariff for net annual export
- Application portal: uppcl.org
Your Agra Solar Installation Roadmap
- Check your eligibility: Use our Subsidy Calculator to see the exact PM Surya Ghar amount for your home's load and Uttar Pradesh location.
- Size your system: Use the Panel Requirement Calculator — enter your monthly bill in units. Most Agra households need a 2–4 kW system.
- Register on the National Portal: Go to pmsuryaghar.gov.in, register with your Aadhaar and PVVNL consumer number.
- Choose an MNRE-empanelled installer from the portal's vendor list — do not use non-empanelled vendors as your subsidy will be blocked.
- Get installation done: Typical completion time in Agra: 2–4 days for a residential system.
- Submit inspection documents to PVVNL for net meter installation (usually within 15–30 days).
- Receive subsidy: DBT credit directly to your bank account within 30 days of net meter commissioning.
Solar ROI Analysis for Agra
Here's a quick back-of-envelope calculation for a typical Agra household:
- Monthly electricity bill before solar: ~₹1,625 (250 units/month)
- 3 kW solar system generates ~387 units/month
- Monthly bill after solar: near ₹0 (net metering covers remaining consumption)
- Monthly savings: ₹2,515
- Annual savings: ₹30,180
- 25-year savings (at 5% tariff escalation): ₹792,000+
Want the exact numbers for your home? Use our Solar ROI Calculator and Solar Loan EMI Calculator if you're considering financing.
Solar Guides for Cities Near Agra
If you found this guide useful, also check our guides for nearby cities: Aligarh, Firozabad, Kanpur — each with city-specific DISCOM, tariff, and cost data.
For state-level subsidy policy in Uttar Pradesh, see our Uttar Pradesh Solar Calculator.