Across Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula and Zirakpur, thousands of homeowners are now shifting to solar because sunlight is not just warmth — it's a powerful source of free electricity. Using photovoltaic (PV) technology, sunlight is converted into usable energy for your home or business.
With rising electricity bills in Tricity and government subsidies available for residential customers, installing a rooftop solar system has become one of the smartest and most profitable investments for families in the region.
Whether you live in a kothi in Sector 21 Chandigarh, a flat in Mohali, or an independent house in Panchkula, a rooftop solar plant can drastically cut your monthly bill and make you energy-independent.
Rooftop Solar PV systems can be installed almost anywhere in the region:
If your sanctioned load is more than 1.25 kW, solar becomes even more profitable. Most Tricity homeowners recover their investment in 6–8 years, and the system continues producing free electricity for 25+ years.
Residents of Tricity can lower their upfront cost through MNRE’s Rooftop Solar Programme Phase-II, which offers a fixed subsidy based on system size.
Subsidy Rates (MNRE – Applicable for Chandigarh, Mohali & Panchkula)
| Solar Plant Capacity | Subsidy Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 |
| 3 kW & above | ₹78,000 (fixed) |
| RWA/GHS | Up to ₹78,000 for common facilities (up to 500 kWp) |
Note:
✔ Subsidy is only for residential connections.
✔ System must be installed by an empanelled vendor & must pass inspection + net metering to receive subsidy.
Actual pricing depends on:
Estimated Price Range (Before Subsidy)
| System Size | Approx. Price Range |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹75,000 – ₹85,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹1,50,000 – ₹1,70,000 |
| 3 kW | ₹1,89,000 – ₹2,15,000 |
| 4 kW | ₹2,52,000 – ₹2,85,600 |
| 5 kW | ₹3,15,000 – ₹3,57,000 |
| 6 kW | ₹3,72,000 – ₹4,26,000 |
| 8 kW | ₹4,64,000 – ₹5,28,000 |
| 10 kW | ₹5,30,000 – ₹6,10,000 |
(For North India Residents under MNRE Scheme)
| System Size | Price Before Subsidy | Subsidy | Final Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹75k–₹85k | ₹30k | ₹45k–₹55k |
| 2 kW | ₹1.5L–₹1.7L | ₹60k | ₹90k–₹1.1L |
| 3 kW | ₹1.89L–₹2.15L | ₹78k | ₹1.11L–₹1.37L |
| 4 kW | ₹2.52L–₹2.85L | ₹78k | ₹1.74L–₹2.07L |
| 5 kW | ₹3.15L–₹3.57L | ₹78k | ₹2.37L–₹2.79L |
| 10 kW | ₹5.31L–₹6.07L | ₹78k | ₹4.53L–₹5.29L |
(The process is identical for Chandigarh, Mohali & Panchkula)
Visit the National Portal for Rooftop Solar and create an account.
Upload details of your rooftop, sanctioned load, bank details, and KYC.
Your application goes to your local DISCOM:
Approval typically takes 15 working days.
Only empanelled installers can complete subsidized installations.
Ensure:
Inverters are BIS-certified
After installation, apply for net metering through the same portal.
DISCOM officer visits the site, checks the system, and approves commissioning.
Net metering allows your meter to run backwards when your solar system generates more than your home consumes.
Excess energy is exported to the grid → converted into solar credits → reduces your monthly bill.
In Tricity, most homes export 20–40% of solar generation.
This is why on-grid systems give the fastest payback.
Apply via Chandigarh Electricity Dept. portal.
Apply through PSPCL Net Metering Portal.
Apply via UHBVN Net Metering portal.
Submit documents → system verification → net meter installation → approval.
Tricity receives 5.2–5.6 kWh/m² of sunlight — almost ideal conditions for solar production.
Benefits:
You save lakhs over two decades.
Register on the National Rooftop Solar Portal, get feasibility approval, install through an empanelled vendor, complete net metering, and receive subsidy directly in your bank.
Between ₹75,000 to ₹6,00,000 depending on system size (1kW to 10kW), panel quality, and type of inverter.
Typically 30 days after commissioning approval.
Approx. ₹2.37L to ₹2.79L in Chandigarh, Mohali & Panchkula.
Yes. A properly sized on-grid or hybrid system can easily support ACs, geysers, refrigerators, computers, fans, etc.
Only empanelled vendors can:
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