Why is Gujarat a leader in rooftop solar?

Gujarat receives an exceptional average of 5.2 peak sunshine hours per day. With over 80% sunny days in the year and streamlined digital approvals via the Surya Gujarat portal, Gujarat boasts the highest rooftop solar adoption in India.

What is the subsidy for rooftop solar in Ahmedabad and Surat?

Under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, residential consumers of Torrent Power, UGVCL, DGVCL, and PGVCL are entitled to up to ₹78,000 direct central cash subsidy for a 3 kW system.

Updated for PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (2026 Guidelines)

Gujarat Solar Rooftop Calculator (Surya Gujarat & DISCOMs)

Estimate your solar generation, PM Surya Ghar subsidy, and power bill savings for Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and all Gujarat cities.

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Avg. Tariff:₹6.8/unit

Daily Sunshine:~5.2 Peak Hours

💡 Fast-track net-metering approval under Surya Gujarat portal.

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Average Monthly Electricity Bill:₹2,500

₹500 / month₹5,000 / month₹10,000 / month₹15,000+ / month

Recommended Plant

2.5 kW

Requires 238 sq. ft. of shadow-free roof. Generates ~342 units/month.

Govt. Cash Subsidy

₹69,000

Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) credited straight to your bank account via PM Surya Ghar portal.

Net Out-of-Pocket

₹96,000

Original Cost: ₹1,65,000. Recovers cost in 3.4 Years!

Full Financial & Energy Feasibility Breakdown

Monthly Bill Savings₹2,326~₹27,912 / year

Payback Period3.4 YearsThen 21+ yrs 100% free power

25-Yr Net Savings₹8,30,430With 3% annual tariff inflation

5-Yr Solar Loan EMI₹1,901/moLess than your current bill!

Green Impact: Avoids 3.4 Tonnes of $CO_2$ every year — equivalent to planting ~153 trees!

🌱 100% Eco-Friendly

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25-Year Performance

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Gujarat Solar Energy Advantage

Gujarat enjoys India's highest solar irradiance with over 300 clear sunny days every year. The state's unified power utilities (DGVCL, MGVCL, PGVCL, UGVCL, and Torrent Power) provide streamlined digital net-metering approvals.

☀️ 5.2 Peak Sun Hours Per Day

Generates 15% to 20% more electricity units per kilowatt installed compared to the national average, ensuring capital recovery in under 3 years.

⚡ Rapid Net-Metering Grid Synchronization

Fast bi-directional meter commissioning and automated energy credits reflected on your regular bimonthly electricity bill.