3kW Solar System Price in India – Updated 2025 Rates
A 3kW solar system is ideal for most Indian middle-class homes with one AC and a monthly bill between ₹3,000–₹6,000. It’s the most demanded solar size across India.
3kW Solar System Price in India
| Type | Price Range (₹) |
| On-Grid | ₹1,30,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| Off-Grid | ₹2,10,000 – ₹2,50,000 |
| Hybrid | ₹2,40,000 – ₹3,00,000 |
Monthly Savings
A 3kW system generates 300–390 units/month.
Savings range: ₹2,400–₹3,500/month
Annual savings: ₹30,000–₹40,000
What Can a 3kW System Run?
- Lights & fans
- Refrigerator
- Washing machine
- 1 ton AC for 3–4 hours/day
- TV, laptop, geysers (limited use)
Payback Period
- On-grid: 4 years
- Off-grid: 6 years
Subsidy
Under national rooftop scheme:
- Up to ₹78,000 subsidy for 3kW
Best Suited For
- 2–3 BHK homes
- Families with 1 AC
- Electricity bill above ₹3,500
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