What's the total subsidy on 3 kW solar in Ghaziabad?

PM Surya Ghar pays ₹78,000 (its 3 kW cap) and UP adds ₹30,000 flat. Total stacked subsidy: ₹1,08,000.

How long does PVVNL take to approve 3 kW net metering?

Typically 3-5 weeks from application. We file within 48 hours of installation and follow up weekly.

Will 3 kW work in Ghaziabad's summers?

Yes. Ghaziabad gets 4.5-5 peak sun hours/day average. A 3 kW system generates 360-400 units/month over the year.

Ghaziabad · Residential · 3 kW

3 kW Solar Panel Price in Ghaziabad (2026)

₹1.21L after ₹108k stacked subsidy. PVVNL (UPPCL) net metering filed. 5 × 580 Wp panels, ~200 sqft of roof.

Paschimanchal rules

Verified 21 Jun 2026 · WhatsApp pricing sheet 2026-06-10 (String+1Ph<=5kW, String+3Ph>=6kW, GST-incl)Verified 2 Jul 2026 · UPNEDA

3 kW rooftop solar system installed in Ghaziabad

3 kW is the popular size in Ghaziabad for 2-3 BHK independent floors with ₹2,500-3,500 monthly bills. Five 580 Wp panels, ~200 sqft of roof, ~360 units a month. Sits cleanly under UPERC's 10 kW residential net-metering cap, so 1:1 export applies. PM Surya Ghar pays the full ₹78,000 and UP adds ₹30,000 via the unified portal — no separate UPNEDA filing required. PVVNL's net-metering desk processes 3 kW applications in 3-5 weeks, slower than Delhi DISCOMs but predictable.

Panels

5 × 580 Wp

Roof Area

~200 sqft

Daily Output

12 units

Monthly Saving

₹2,520

at ₹7/unit

3 kW Price Breakdown — Ghaziabad

From gross system cost to what you actually pay.

Gross system cost (3 kW × ₹76,230/kW)

₹2,28,690

− PM Surya Ghar central subsidy

−₹78,000

− Uttar Pradesh state subsidy

−₹30,000

Net cost in Ghaziabad

₹1,20,690

Payback ~4 years at Ghaziabad's avg ₹7/unit residential tariff.

DISCOM Rules

3 kW with PVVNL (UPPCL)

The discom-specific rules that decide whether your 3 kW system gets approved.

Net Metering Policy

UPERC allows 1:1 net metering up to 10 kW for residential rooftops. Systems above 10 kW move to gross-metering, which changes the payback math significantly.

UPERC (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive Systems) Regulations, 2019

Sanctioned Load Rule

PVVNL caps rooftop capacity at sanctioned load. Load enhancement takes 2-3 weeks and a one-time security deposit.

Applies to all rooftop sizes including 3 kW

Uttar Pradesh State Subsidy

UP state top-up of ₹30,000 (flat) stacks on PM Surya Ghar via the unified PM Surya Ghar portal — no separate application.

Verified for 3 kW in Ghaziabad

The 3 kW gotcha in Ghaziabad

PVVNL requires the bidirectional meter to be procured from their empanelled vendor list. Don't buy it yourself.

From our recent installs

Is 3 kW right for your home?

Household profile

2-3 BHK with 1-2 ACs running 6-8 hours

Current monthly bill

₹2,200 – ₹3,500

Inverter sizing

3 kVA single-phase

Roof context: Ghaziabad plots are more open than central Delhi — independent houses commonly have 500-1200 sqft of usable roof, so 5-10 kW is realistic.