Buy from verified suppliers in Kolkata, West Bengal. Compare prices, get free quotes, PM Surya Ghar subsidy ₹78,000.
Electricity costs ₹6.5–9/unit via CESC. See your payback period in seconds.
Most homes in Kolkata need a 2–5 kW system. Panel prices in 2026 are about ₹24–32 per watt for Mono PERC and ₹28–36 per watt for TOPCon (before 5% GST). For a subsidised home system, choose DCR panels from an ALMM-listed manufacturer — non-DCR panels do not qualify for PM Surya Ghar.
| Type | Price (ex-GST) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mono PERC | ₹24–32/W | Lowest cost, good for most rooftops |
| TOPCon | ₹28–36/W | Higher output in heat, lower degradation |
| Bifacial | ₹30–38/W | Extra yield on raised or light-coloured roofs |
| HJT | ₹38–55/W | Premium; best temperature performance |
A 3 kW rooftop system in Kolkata generates about 360 units a month. At CESC's tariff of ₹6.5–9/unit, that saves roughly ₹2,800 a month (₹33,600 a year). After the ₹78,000 PM Surya Ghar subsidy, a 3 kW system costs about ₹82,000–1,32,000, so it pays back in roughly 2.4–3.9 years. CESC handles net metering in Kolkata, West Bengal; your installer usually files the application. Get a precise figure with the solar calculator.