Solar Calculator Rajasthan 2026

Rooftop solar in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is one of India's sunniest states, and that shows up directly in generation. Where a typical northern rooftop returns about 4.2 units per kW per day, well-sited systems across Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Udaipur commonly deliver 4.7 to 5.0 units per kW per day - roughly 1,700 to 1,800 units per kW each year. More sunshine means a smaller system covers the same bill, or the same system clears it faster.

DISCOMs and net metering

Three distribution companies serve the state: JVVNL around Jaipur, AVVNL around Ajmer and Udaipur, and JdVVNL around Jodhpur and Bikaner. Residential net metering lets you export daytime surplus and draw at night, with credits carried forward and settled under RERC rules. In late 2025 Rajasthan revised its rooftop settlement tariffs (around 3.26/kWh for net metering in some orders), so confirm the current export terms with your DISCOM before sizing for heavy export. Our on-grid solar calculator models a grid-tied setup without batteries.

Tariffs and how PM Surya Ghar applies

Domestic tariffs in the higher slabs sit near 7/unit, so self-consumed solar displaces costly grid units. The national PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana pays 30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW plus 18,000 for the 3rd kW, capping the central subsidy at 78,000 for 3 kW and above, with net metering available up to 10 kW. The subsidy is paid by DBT after commissioning and inspection, and the balance can be financed at around 7% - estimate instalments with the solar loan EMI calculator. Match panels to your roof using the system size calculator.

Any Rajasthan state top-up?

Rajasthan has historically promoted solar actively, but we could not confirm a current, active per-kW state cash subsidy stacked on top of PM Surya Ghar for 2025-2026. Some listings quote an extra amount that appears unverified. Treat the central subsidy as your reliable figure and verify any state-level incentive with RRECL (rrecl.in) or your DISCOM before counting on it.

A worked example

A 3 kW system in Jaipur might generate about 5,100 to 5,300 units a year thanks to strong irradiance, worth roughly 36,000 at 7/unit. With 78,000 central subsidy against a gross cost near 1.7 lakh, net outlay lands close to 90,000 and payback often falls under three years - faster than in most states because of the higher yield. These are planning estimates; actual output and prices vary. For a national baseline see the India solar calculator, and farmers can explore the KUSUM solar pump calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

Rajasthan receives among the highest solar irradiance in India. Well-sited systems often produce 4.7 to 5.0 units per kW per day versus about 4.2 in northern plains, so a given system pays back faster or a smaller system covers the same bill.

We could not confirm an active per-kW state cash top-up for 2025-2026. Rely on the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy (up to 78,000 for 3 kW) and verify any state incentive with RRECL or your DISCOM before budgeting for it.

JVVNL serves the Jaipur region, AVVNL covers Ajmer and Udaipur, and JdVVNL covers Jodhpur and Bikaner. Net-metering credits are settled under RERC regulations, which were revised in late 2025.

Because of high generation, a subsidised 3 kW system often pays back in under three years. Enter your own bill and tariff in our calculators for a personalised estimate, since output and prices vary by site.