Solar Calculator Manipur 2026
Work out a fair rooftop size for your Manipur home under MSPDCL net metering, the PM Surya Ghar subsidy and battery backup for outages.
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 (special-category rate): ₹33,000/kW up to 2 kW, +₹19,800 for the 3rd kW, capped at ₹85,800 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:
₹33,000 per kW (1 kW = ₹33,000; 2 kW = ₹66,000)• 3rd kW:
+₹19,800 (so 3 kW = ₹85,800)• 3 kW and above: capped at
₹85,800 (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 Manipur: MSPDCL, net metering and the 2026 picture
Retail power in Manipur is distributed by the Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL). The state imports most of its electricity and runs relatively high domestic tariffs, while supply in valley and hill areas is frequently interrupted. High per-unit costs plus unreliable supply make a well-sized rooftop system, ideally with a battery, a practical upgrade rather than a luxury.
Net metering and how you connect
MSPDCL runs a rooftop net-metering programme through its solar portal. Units exported to the grid are set off against units you import, and you are billed on the net balance. Because upper domestic slabs are costly, solar you consume during daylight is worth more than solar you export, so build the array around your daytime load first.
- Single distribution utility: MSPDCL, the Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited.
- Net metering via the MSPDCL rooftop portal; confirm the current export and load caps before sizing.
- Representative domestic tariff used here is about 7 rupees per unit; low slabs are cheaper.
Sunshine and grid reliability
Manipur enjoys decent sun across the Imphal valley, but the south-west monsoon and hill cloud cut generation for weeks, and outages are common. We use a conservative yield of about 3.9 units per kW per day as an annual average. With frequent interruptions, pairing panels with storage keeps essentials running when MSPDCL supply drops. Plan backup with our off-grid solar calculator and battery bank calculator.
How PM Surya Ghar applies
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana pays 33,000 rupees per kW for the first 2 kW, adds ₹19,800 for the third kW, and caps at 85,800 rupees for systems of 3 kW and above (up to 10 kW residential), released as a bank transfer after commissioning, with collateral-free loans near 7 percent. As a special-category state under MNRE's PM Surya Ghar guidelines, Manipur gets the higher central rate: ₹33,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹19,800 for the third kW, so ₹85,800 for 3 kW and above (the general rate elsewhere is ₹85,800). Compare options on the on-grid solar calculator.
A quick worked example
Take a 3 kW system in Imphal. At about 3.9 units per kW per day it makes roughly 12 units daily, near 350 units a month averaged over the year. Offsetting units worth about 7 rupees each, that is close to 2,520 rupees of monthly value before monsoon dips. After the 85,800 rupee subsidy, the high local tariff tends to give a short payback. Start from the India solar calculator or test returns on the solar savings calculator.
Solar generation in Manipur, 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 Imphal, Churachandpur. The calculator above uses 3.9 units per kW per day as its default.
| Month | units per kW per day | 3 kW system, units in the month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8 | 443 |
| February | 4.9 | 417 |
| March | 4.9 | 453 |
| April | 4.4 | 393 |
| May | 3.7 | 341 |
| June | 2.8 | 255 |
| July | 2.7 | 247 |
| August | 2.8 | 264 |
| September | 3.3 | 299 |
| October | 3.7 | 342 |
| November | 4.2 | 382 |
| December | 4.4 | 406 |
Solar output by city
| City | units/kW/day | units/kW/year | 3 kW, units/year | Best tilt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imphal | 3.9 | 1,418 | 4,253 | 30° |
| Churachandpur | 3.9 | 1,411 | 4,234 | 29° |
What each system size produces in Manipur
| System | units per day | units per month | units per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | 3.9 | 118 | 1,415 |
| 2 kW | 7.8 | 236 | 2,829 |
| 3 kW | 11.6 | 354 | 4,244 |
| 5 kW | 19.4 | 589 | 7,073 |
| 10 kW | 38.8 | 1,179 | 14,145 |
How Manipur compares
Manipur ranks #27 of 36 states and union territories for output per kW: 1,415 units a year, 5% below 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
MSPDCL, the Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited, runs rooftop net metering through its solar portal. You apply to MSPDCL, install on the self-owned CAPEX model, and claim the PM Surya Ghar subsidy after commissioning and inspection.
Generally yes. Manipur's domestic tariff is on the higher side, so each self-consumed solar unit offsets a costly grid unit. Even at a conservative 3.9 units per kW per day, the high tariff usually makes payback attractive over a few years.
For many homes it helps a lot. Supply interruptions are common, so a battery lets solar keep lights, fans and a fridge running during outages. Use our battery bank and off-grid calculators to size storage to the backup hours you want.
The special-category amount is ₹33,000 per kW up to 2 kW, plus ₹19,800 for the third kW, capped at 85,800 rupees for 3 kW and above, paid after commissioning. As a special-category North-East state, extra central help may apply, but verify current terms on pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
About 12 units a day or 4,244 units a year on average, from about 8.0 a day in July to 14.8 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
Tariff, net-metering and subsidy figures for this Manipur calculator come from the following national and regional regulatory sources.
- PVGIS 5.3 — Photovoltaic Geographical Information System — European Commission, Joint Research Centre
Monthly and annual output per kW for Imphal, Churachandpur (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 rooftop solar policy and standards that MSPDCL's net-metering scheme operates under. - PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana — Government of India
Source for the ₹33,000–₹85,800 central subsidy slabs, including the higher special-category rate. - Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Manipur and Mizoram — JERC (Manipur & Mizoram)
Issues the tariff orders and net-metering regulations governing MSPDCL's rooftop solar terms used in this calculator. - NASA POWER solar irradiance data — NASA Langley Research Center
Supplies the sun-hour data behind Manipur's conservative daily-generation estimate.