Solar Payback Period in India – How Fast Will You Recover Your Cost?
“In how many years will my solar payback come?”
This is the most important question for homeowners.
Good news: Solar payback in India is very fast.
Payback Period for Different Solar Sizes
| System Size | Cost (₹) | Monthly Savings (₹) | Payback (Years) |
| 1kW | 55k–70k | 700–1000 | 4–5 |
| 2kW | 90k–1.2L | 1700–2100 | 4–5 |
| 3kW | 1.3L–1.6L | 2500–3500 | 3–4 |
| 5kW | 2.15L–2.6L | 4000–8000 | 2.5–4 |
| 7kW | 3L–3.8L | 6000–12,000 | 2.5–4 |
| 10kW | 4.2L–5L | 7000–18,000 | 2–3.5 |
Why Solar Has Fast Payback in India
- High sunlight
- High electricity tariff
- Low maintenance
- Long system life
- Net metering credit system
Simple Payback Formula
Payback = Total Cost / Annual Savings
Example for 5kW solar:
Cost = ₹2,40,000
Savings = ₹75,000
Payback = 3.2 years
Want to know your solar payback period?
Apna Solar gives free payback analysis.
