Rooftop Solar Plant
If you’re thinking about a rooftop solar plant in Ahmedabad, here’s a clear, practical overview so you can decide quickly 👇
What is a rooftop solar plant?
A rooftop solar system is installed on your house/office roof and generates electricity from sunlight. It can:
Reduce your electricity bill drastically
Even give zero bill with proper sizing
Export extra power via net metering
Cost in Ahmedabad (2026)
Typical pricing (including installation):
1 kW system
₹65,000–₹85,000
2 kW system
₹1.15–₹1.45 lakh
3 kW system
₹1.55–₹1.95 lakh
5 kW system
₹2.5–₹3.1 lakh
After subsidy (PM Surya Ghar)
1–3 kW systems get up to ₹78,000 subsidy
Effective cost of 3 kW can drop to ~₹77,000–₹1.17 lakh
Savings & Payback
Monthly savings: ₹2,000–₹5,000 (depending on system size)
Payback time: 3.5 to 5 years
System life: 25+ years
Ahmedabad is ideal because it gets 6–6.5 hours of strong sunlight daily
Which size do you need?
- –2 kW → Small homes (basic appliances)
- 3 kW → Average family (fans, fridge, 1 AC)
- 5 kW+ → Large homes / multiple ACs
- Example: A 1.5 ton AC needs ~3–4 kW system
Types of systems
On-Grid
Hybrid
Off-grid
Basic installation process
Check your electricity bill & roof space
Apply for subsidy (PM Surya Ghar portal)
Get DISCOM approval
Install panels + inverter
Net meter installation
Start generating power