Price, subsidy and output
Key takeaways
- Typical installed price: ₹1.8 lakh to ₹1.9 lakh with DCR panels, before subsidy.
- PM Surya Ghar subsidy: ₹60,000 (₹66,000 in hill and North East states).
- You pay about ₹1.2 lakh to ₹1.3 lakh after subsidy.
- Makes about 8 units a day, 240 a month, on 200 sq ft of shade-free roof.
2 kW solar system price in 2026
A 2 kW on-grid rooftop system with DCR panels typically costs ₹1.8 lakh to ₹1.9 lakh fully installed in 2026. That covers 4 panels of 540 Wp, an on-grid inverter, the mounting structure, wiring, earthing, the net meter application and installation. After the ₹60,000 PM Surya Ghar subsidy you pay about ₹1.2 lakh to ₹1.3 lakh, or ₹60,000 to ₹65,000 per kW.
At 2 kW the subsidy is ₹60,000, about a third of the price, the highest share of any size. It is a good fit for homes using 200 to 250 units a month.
| 2 kW system | |
|---|---|
| Installed price (before subsidy) | ₹1.8 lakh to ₹1.9 lakh |
| Central subsidy, most states | ₹60,000 |
| Central subsidy, special category states | ₹66,000 |
| Your cost after subsidy | ₹1.2 lakh to ₹1.3 lakh |
| Panels (540 Wp) | 4 |
| Shade-free roof | 200 sq ft |
How many units does a 2 kW system make?
Across India, a 2 kW system makes about 7.9 units a day, 240 a month and 2,880 a year. That is enough for fans, lights, a fridge, a TV, a washing machine and an air cooler running eight hours a day, about 190 units a month, with room to spare. Output depends on your state:
| State | Units a day | Units a month | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 8.3 | 252 | ₹60,000 |
| Maharashtra | 8.0 | 242 | ₹60,000 |
| Rajasthan | 8.6 | 262 | ₹60,000 |
| Gujarat | 8.3 | 252 | ₹60,000 |
| Karnataka | 8.0 | 243 | ₹60,000 |
| Tamil Nadu | 7.9 | 240 | ₹60,000 |
| Delhi | 8.5 | 259 | ₹60,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 8.1 | 245 | ₹60,000 |
| Bihar | 8.0 | 245 | ₹60,000 |
| West Bengal | 7.5 | 227 | ₹60,000 |
| Kerala | 7.1 | 215 | ₹60,000 |
| Punjab | 8.5 | 257 | ₹60,000 |
| Haryana | 8.5 | 260 | ₹60,000 |
| Telangana | 7.9 | 241 | ₹60,000 |
| Odisha | 7.6 | 230 | ₹60,000 |
| Assam | 7.0 | 213 | ₹66,000 |
Payback at your electricity rate
If you use all 240 units yourself, the saving and payback at different per-unit rates are:
| You pay per unit | Saving a year | Payback (years) |
|---|---|---|
| ₹6 | ₹17,280 | 6.9–7.5 |
| ₹7 | ₹20,160 | 6.0–6.4 |
| ₹8 | ₹23,040 | 5.2–5.6 |
| ₹9 | ₹25,920 | 4.6–5.0 |
EMI on a 2 kW solar loan
With 10% down and the rest on a 10-year loan at 5.75%, the EMI is about ₹1,828 a month on a loan of ₹1.67 lakh. Put the ₹60,000 subsidy into the loan when it arrives and the EMI drops to about ₹1,169. Check the numbers for your quote in the solar EMI calculator.
What to check in the quote
- DCR panels on the ALMM list, named by make and model.
- Inverter make, model and warranty (usually 5 to 10 years).
- Structure height and material; a raised structure costs more but keeps the terrace usable.
- Who files the net meter application and what the DISCOM charges for it.
- Five years of free maintenance, which registered PM Surya Ghar vendors must provide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of a 2 kW solar system with subsidy?
About ₹1.2 lakh to ₹1.3 lakh after the ₹60,000 PM Surya Ghar subsidy, on a typical installed price of ₹1.8 lakh to ₹1.9 lakh in 2026.
How many units does a 2 kW solar system produce per day?
About 7.9 units a day on average across India, or 240 a month. Sunnier states like Rajasthan make about 9% more; Kerala and the North East about 10% less.
How much roof space does a 2 kW solar system need?
About 200 sq ft of shade-free roof for 4 panels of 540 Wp, including space to walk and clean.
How much subsidy is there on 2 kW?
₹60,000 in most states and ₹66,000 in special category states such as Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and the North East.
What is the EMI for a 2 kW solar system?
About ₹1,828 a month over 10 years at 5.75% with 10% down, falling to about ₹1,169 if the subsidy repays part of the loan.
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