Solar Calculator Jammu & Kashmir 2026

Rooftop Solar in Jammu & Kashmir

Electricity in Jammu & Kashmir is supplied by two distribution utilities: JPDCL, the Jammu Power Distribution Corporation serving the Jammu division, and KPDCL, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation serving the valley. Both operate net metering for grid-connected rooftop systems under the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC), which sets tariffs and the metering framework for the UT.

Tariffs and net metering

Domestic tariffs are among India's lowest. The first 200 units are billed near Rs 2.30, 201-400 units near Rs 4.00 and higher usage around Rs 4.35, plus fixed charges per kW of sanctioned load and a 10 percent electricity duty on the combined bill. Because energy charges are modest, solar savings come mainly from displacing the upper slabs and from net-metering credits for surplus units exported to the grid. Rooftop applications are processed through your JPDCL or KPDCL division and the national portal; confirm the current export settlement rate before sizing a system.

Sunshine and climate

Generation varies sharply across the UT. Jammu's warmer plains see roughly 4.3 sun-hours per kW per day, while the Kashmir valley's cold, cloudy winters can fall to about 3.8-4.2 hours, and snow occasionally covers panels for short spells. A steeper winter tilt and periodic clearing recover much of the loss. Set the best angle for your latitude with our solar tilt angle calculator, and note that clear autumn and spring days are often highly productive.

How PM Surya Ghar applies

The national PM Surya Ghar subsidy gives Rs 30,000 per kW up to 2 kW and Rs 18,000 for the third kW, capped at Rs 78,000 for 3 kW and above (residential up to 10 kW), paid by direct benefit transfer after commissioning, alongside collateral-free loans near 7 percent. Jammu & Kashmir is a special-category UT that may qualify for enhanced central assistance; verify the exact figure on pmsuryaghar.gov.in, as amounts are revised.

Worked example

A 3 kW system at about 4.1 units per kW per day generates roughly 12 units daily, or around 370 units a month averaged over the year. For a household using 400-plus units, this offsets most upper-slab consumption and shortens payback. Model your own numbers with the tools below.

• National solar calculator for a quick estimate
• On-grid calculator for net-metered systems
• Savings calculator to project payback

Policy and tariffs in J&K are revised periodically, so treat these figures as indicative rather than final.

Solar calculators for other Indian states & UTs

Pick your state or union territory for localized subsidy, tariff and net-metering figures — or open the full India states directory or the national India solar calculator.

Frequently asked questions

JPDCL serves the Jammu division and KPDCL serves the Kashmir valley. Your electricity bill and net-metering application go through whichever corporation covers your district.

It may qualify for enhanced central assistance under PM Surya Ghar, but figures change frequently. Verify the current amount on pmsuryaghar.gov.in; our calculator keeps the state top-up at zero to stay conservative.

Yes. Kashmir valley winters are cloudy and snow can briefly cover panels, lowering output to roughly 3.8-4.2 sun-hours. A steeper winter tilt and occasional clearing recover much of the loss.

Yes, both JPDCL and KPDCL offer net metering for grid-connected residential systems. Confirm the surplus-export settlement rate with your local division before finalising system size.