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Should you go solar?
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The only India-specific calculator that shows real subsidy slabs, itemised costs, actual battery replacement costs, and honest payback — not just a pretty estimate to capture your number.

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PM Surya Ghar subsidy included 22 state tariffs live On-grid, off-grid & surplus space
₹78k
Max residential
solar subsidy
3–5 yr
Payback in states like
Haryana & Delhi
22
States with live
DISCOM tariffs
₹0
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What's your goal?

Each path has different economics, different costs, and different constraints. Pick the one that fits your situation.

How the calculator works

Four steps. No registration. Your data never leaves your browser.

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Enter your usage
Your appliances (with editable wattages) or just your monthly bill amount.
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Choose panels
Pick panel technology and see exactly how much roof space each needs.
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See the full picture
Itemised cost, subsidy, monthly savings, payback, 25-year generation chart, CO₂ offset.
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See your full estimate
System size, cost breakdown, subsidy, and payback — laid out clearly to share with vendors.

Where solar pays back fastest

The higher your electricity tariff, the faster solar pays for itself. Here are India's top states.

Domestic electricity tariff — top 8 states

Tap any bar to see the full state breakdown including buyback rate, DISCOM, and solar estimate.

Showing top 8 by domestic tariff. View all 22 states → Updated January 2026
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Up to ₹78,000 in government subsidy

India's flagship residential solar scheme. ₹30,000/kW for first 2 kW · ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW · ₹78,000 hard cap for 3 kW+.

Full subsidy guide →
₹30kper kW
up to 2 kW
₹78ktotal for
3 kW system
₹78khard cap —
3 kW or larger

Built differently

Most solar calculators are lead-capture forms in disguise. This one isn't.

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Real India data

Actual SERC tariffs and exact PM Surya Ghar subsidy slabs — not generic numbers rounded to the nearest thousand.

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Nothing hidden

Batteries, their replacement every 5–12 years, meters, labour — every line item you'd normally find out after signing a contract.

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Clear, shareable numbers

Your full calculation is laid out clearly so you can compare quotes, talk to vendors, or show your family why the numbers work.

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Your data stays yours

The calculator runs entirely in your browser. We don't ask for your phone number to show you a number.

Three paths, one tool

On-grid, off-grid, and surplus-space earning are meaningfully different. Each gets its own calculator, not a one-size-fits-all form.

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Know what to ask

Step 5 is a curated checklist of questions to put to any installer — so you can compare quotes on equal terms.

Everything in one place

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ℹ️ All figures on SolarSense are indicative estimates based on standard assumptions and public data. Actual costs, generation, and subsidy depend on your site, DISCOM, and vendor. Always get quotes from certified installers before deciding. Not financial or engineering advice.