Solar Calculator Madhya Pradesh 2026
Estimate system size, cost and payback for your Madhya Pradesh home with net metering and PM Surya Ghar subsidy built in.
1 Your electricity
Enter your 6-digit PIN to auto-fill your district's average daily generation from NASA satellite data. You can always edit it below.
Indian residential tariffs typically run ₹6–₹9 per unit and rise every year. Check a recent bill for your exact slab rate.
2 Cost & generation
A complete on-grid setup (panels, inverter, structure, wiring, installation) runs about ₹50,000–₹60,000 per kW in 2026. Tier-1 brands (Tata, Adani, Waaree) cost a little more.
Most of India gets about 4 units (kWh) per kW per day on average; sunnier states (Rajasthan, Gujarat) can reach 4.5–5.
3 Subsidy & state top-up
Central subsidy: ₹30,000/kW up to 2 kW, +₹18,000 for the 3rd kW, capped at ₹78,000 for any system 3 kW and above (residential, up to 10 kW). As of May 2026 (per MNRE). Always confirm current rates at pmsuryaghar.gov.in before applying.
Some states add their own subsidy on top of the central one (e.g. Gujarat has offered ₹10,000/kW). Enter your state's per-kW top-up if any — leave 0 if unsure. Verify with your DISCOM.
4 How you'll pay
Indicative estimates only. Subsidy rules and tariffs change by government notification and vary by state/DISCOM. Assumes a gradual annual tariff rise and panel degradation. Confirm current PM Surya Ghar rates and get installer quotes before purchasing.
How PM Surya Ghar subsidy is calculated
• Up to 2 kW:
₹30,000 per kW (1 kW = ₹30,000; 2 kW = ₹60,000)• 3rd kW:
+₹18,000 (so 3 kW = ₹78,000)• 3 kW and above: capped at
₹78,000 (no extra above 3 kW; residential eligibility up to 10 kW)Net cost =
system cost − central subsidy − state top-up. Annual savings = annual units generated × tariff (capped at your usage). Payback = net cost ÷ annual savings; the free-electricity date is today plus the payback period. Source: Ministry of New & Renewable Energy / pmsuryaghar.gov.in — verify current values before applying.
Rooftop solar in Madhya Pradesh: DISCOMs, net metering and savings
Madhya Pradesh distributes power through three companies: MPPKVVCL (Poorv, the east zone around Jabalpur), MPMKVVCL (Madhya, the central zone around Bhopal) and MPPaKVVCL (Paschim, the west zone around Indore). Residential rooftop solar is grid-connected under MPERC net metering regulations, so units you export are credited against units you draw. Bi-directional metering tracks both flows, and unused credit is carried through the settlement year.
Net metering and settlement
Under the current MPERC framework, residential net metering is available up to generous size limits, well beyond what most homes need. Credits offset your next bills rather than paying cash, and any surplus at the annual settlement is typically bought back at a low average pooled cost of power, around ₹2 per unit. The lesson is simple: size the system to your own consumption so you self-use as much generation as possible. The on-grid solar calculator models this net-metered flow.
Tariffs, sunshine and generation
MP residential tariffs are slab-based, with mid and upper slabs commonly around ₹6-₹7 per unit plus fixed charges, so we use about ₹6.5 per unit as a representative value for avoided grid power. The state enjoys strong sunshine, roughly 4.6 peak sun hours a day, meaning each 1 kW of panels generates about 4.2 units daily, or near 1,530 units a year. A 3 kW system produces close to 4,600 units annually. Match capacity to your roof with the system size calculator.
PM Surya Ghar subsidy in MP
The national PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana provides ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW, plus ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW, capped at ₹78,000 for 3 kW and above, for systems up to 10 kW. It is paid by Direct Benefit Transfer after commissioning and inspection, and low-interest loans near 7 percent help cover the balance; check instalments with the solar loan EMI calculator. Madhya Pradesh does not currently add a confirmed separate per-kW state capital subsidy for residential rooftop on top of this, so our state top-up is set to zero. Policies change, so verify any state-level incentive with your DISCOM before installing.
Worked example
Consider a 3 kW system in Indore on MPPaKVVCL, generating about 4,600 units a year. At ₹6.5 per unit, offsetting that power is worth roughly ₹32,000 annually. With up to ₹78,000 back from PM Surya Ghar, a typical net cost after subsidy often pays back within a handful of years, after which generation is largely free for the panels service life. Estimate the numbers for your own bill with the savings calculator or begin at the India solar calculator. Treat all figures as indicative and confirm current tariffs and subsidy for your connection.
Solar generation in Madhya Pradesh, month by month
From PVGIS 5.3 (European Commission Joint Research Centre), ERA5 solar data 2005-2023: a 1 kW grid-tied system at the best fixed angle with 14% system losses. Figures are the average of Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur. The calculator above uses 4.2 units per kW per day as its default.
| Month | units per kW per day | 3 kW system, units in the month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0 | 465 |
| February | 5.2 | 443 |
| March | 5.1 | 477 |
| April | 4.9 | 442 |
| May | 4.4 | 412 |
| June | 3.5 | 313 |
| July | 2.3 | 212 |
| August | 2.4 | 220 |
| September | 3.5 | 312 |
| October | 4.6 | 431 |
| November | 4.8 | 429 |
| December | 4.8 | 448 |
Solar output by city
| City | units/kW/day | units/kW/year | 3 kW, units/year | Best tilt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indore | 4.3 | 1,552 | 4,656 | 28° |
| Bhopal | 4.2 | 1,537 | 4,611 | 29° |
| Jabalpur | 4.2 | 1,515 | 4,545 | 28° |
What each system size produces in Madhya Pradesh
| System | units per day | units per month | units per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | 4.2 | 128 | 1,535 |
| 2 kW | 8.4 | 256 | 3,069 |
| 3 kW | 12.6 | 384 | 4,604 |
| 5 kW | 21.0 | 639 | 7,673 |
| 10 kW | 42.0 | 1,279 | 15,347 |
How Madhya Pradesh compares
Madhya Pradesh ranks #14 of 36 states and union territories for output per kW: 1,535 units a year, 3% above the middle state (1,495). The range runs from 1,150 in Sikkim to 1,939 in Ladakh — see the full state ranking.
Solar calculators for nearby states & UTs
Compare subsidy, tariff and net-metering figures with the neighbouring states, or see all 36 in the India states directory and the national India solar calculator.
Frequently asked questions
MP has three: MPPKVVCL for the east zone (Jabalpur and around), MPMKVVCL for the central zone (Bhopal and around), and MPPaKVVCL for the west zone (Indore and around). Your net-metering application goes through the DISCOM serving your district.
Exported units are credited against imported units on a bi-directional meter, and credits reduce your next bills. Any surplus at the yearly settlement is usually bought back at a low average pooled cost, around ₹2 per unit, so it is best to self-consume as much as you can.
The national PM Surya Ghar scheme gives ₹30,000 per kW up to 2 kW, an extra ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW, capped at ₹78,000 for 3 kW and above, up to 10 kW, paid by DBT after commissioning. It applies across Madhya Pradesh.
There is no confirmed separate per-kW state capital subsidy for residential rooftop in MP on top of PM Surya Ghar at present, so the calculator keeps the state top-up at zero. Because policies change, confirm any current state incentive with your DISCOM.
About 13 units a day or 4,604 units a year on average, from about 6.8 a day in July to 15.7 a day in February, according to PVGIS data for panels at the best fixed angle. Shading, dust and orientation change the result.
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Sources & standards
Net-metering rules, DISCOM tariffs and subsidy amounts used in this Madhya Pradesh calculator are drawn from the following regulatory and government sources.
- PVGIS 5.3 — Photovoltaic Geographical Information System — European Commission, Joint Research Centre
Monthly and annual output per kW for Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur (ERA5, 2005-2023; 14% losses, optimal fixed angle). Retrieved 2026-11-09. - Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme — Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
National framework for rooftop solar policy and equipment standards that MPERC's regulations build on. - PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana — Government of India
Source for the ₹30,000–₹78,000 central subsidy slabs applied to MP residential systems in this calculator. - Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission — MPERC
Publishes the net-metering regulations and surplus buy-back rate that shape this page's settlement assumptions. - NASA POWER solar irradiance data — NASA Langley Research Center
Underlies the sun-hour figures used to estimate daily generation per kW across MP districts.