Andhra Pradesh's domestic electricity tariff is ₹4.5/kWh and the net-metering buyback rate is ₹2.5/kWh, via APEPDCL / APSPDCL. Here's what that means for a home going solar. Data updated January 2026.
A 3 kWp on-grid system in Andhra Pradesh generates roughly 4,272 units per year at local irradiance. At ₹4.5/kWh, if you use most of it yourself, that's around ₹19,224 saved annually. After the ₹78,000 PM Surya Ghar subsidy, payback lands near 6.1 years — before counting any export income.
| Item | Estimate for Andhra Pradesh |
|---|---|
| System size | 3 kWp (typical home) |
| Gross cost | ~₹1,95,000 |
| PM Surya Ghar subsidy | − ₹78,000 |
| Net cost | ~₹1,17,000 |
| Annual generation | ~4,272 units |
| Annual saving (self-use) | ~₹19,224 |
| Estimated payback | ~6.1 years |
Your distribution company is APEPDCL / APSPDCL. To go solar with net metering, you apply for feasibility approval, install through a registered vendor, and get a bi-directional meter. Surplus units you export earn ₹2.5/kWh — lower than the ₹4.5 you pay, which is why self-consuming your generation is always worth more than exporting it.
At ₹4.5/kWh, Andhra Pradesh's tariff is on the lower side, so payback is slower than high-tariff states. Solar still works, but maximising self-consumption matters more here. Combined with 5 peak sun hours a day, the numbers work well. Use the rooftop solar calculator for Andhra Pradesh to size a system against your own bill.
Tariffs and buyback rates change at state borders, which is why payback can differ a lot between neighbours. Here is how Andhra Pradesh (₹4.5/kWh) compares, or see all state electricity tariffs.
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