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

Typically 2-3 weeks from application — the fastest discom in NCR for residential rooftop. We file within 48 hours of installation.

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

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

Can I install solar on a Noida high-rise rooftop?

Yes if your RWA approves and your society has allocated rooftop slots. We handle the RWA NOC paperwork alongside the NPCL application.

Noida · Residential · 3 kW

3 kW Solar Panel Price in Noida (2026)

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

Noida rules

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3 kW rooftop solar system installed in Noida

3 kW is the most-installed size in Noida — fits 2-3 BHK builder floors in Sectors 50, 100, 150 and most RWA-approved high-rise rooftop slots. NPCL's net-metering process is the fastest in NCR for this size: 2-3 weeks end-to-end. PM Surya Ghar pays ₹78,000 (its 3 kW cap), UP adds ₹30,000 flat — stacked total ₹1,08,000, same as Delhi and Ghaziabad. Five 580 Wp panels, ~200 sqft of clean roof, ~360 units/month. UPERC's 10 kW residential net-metering cap applies but 3 kW is nowhere near it.

Panels

5 × 580 Wp

Roof Area

~200 sqft

Daily Output

12 units

Monthly Saving

₹2,520

at ₹7/unit

3 kW Price Breakdown — Noida

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 Noida

₹1,20,690

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

DISCOM Rules

3 kW with NPCL (Noida Power Company)

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

Net Metering Policy

NPCL is the only private discom in NCR — net metering paperwork moves through NPCL's own portal, not UPPCL's. UPERC rules still apply: 1:1 up to 10 kW residential, gross-metering above.

UPERC Rooftop Solar Regulations, 2019 (applied via NPCL)

Sanctioned Load Rule

NPCL processes load enhancement faster than UPPCL/PVVNL — typically 10-14 days vs 3 weeks. Sanctioned-load cap on rooftop kW still applies.

Applies to all rooftop sizes including 3 kW

Uttar Pradesh State Subsidy

NPCL consumers are eligible for the UP state ₹30,000 flat top-up (the scheme is state-wide, not UPPCL-specific). Disbursed via the unified PM Surya Ghar portal.

Verified for 3 kW in Noida

The 3 kW gotcha in Noida

High-rise societies in Noida need an RWA NOC before NPCL accepts the net-metering application. We draft and chase the RWA letter alongside the file.

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: Independent plots in Sectors 50, 100, 150 have clean open roofs. High-rise societies need RWA NOC before rooftop installation — we handle the RWA paperwork in parallel.