Buy from verified suppliers in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Compare prices, get free quotes, PM Surya Ghar subsidy ₹78,000.
Electricity costs ₹5.5–7/unit via MVVNL (UPPCL). See your payback period in seconds.
Most homes in Lucknow 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 Lucknow generates about 360 units a month. At MVVNL (UPPCL)'s tariff of ₹5.5–7/unit, that saves roughly ₹2,300 a month (₹27,600 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 3–4.8 years. MVVNL (UPPCL) handles net metering in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh; your installer usually files the application. Get a precise figure with the solar calculator.