Rooftop Solar in Ahmedabad — 2026 Complete Guide
Ahmedabad and Gujarat have India's most generous solar subsidy policy. The SURYA Gujarat Yojana adds ₹40,000 on top of the central subsidy, making Ahmedabad one of the most cost-effective places to go solar in India.
Solar Installation Cost in Ahmedabad
| System Size | Daily Units | Total Cost | After All Subsidies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 kW | 8–10 | ₹1.0–1.25 lakh | ₹0–20,000 |
| 3 kW | 12–15 | ₹1.4–1.8 lakh | ₹28,000–68,000 |
| 5 kW | 20–25 | ₹2.4–3.0 lakh | ₹1.48–2.08 lakh |
| 10 kW | 40–50 | ₹4.8–6.0 lakh | ₹3.88–5.08 lakh |
SURYA Gujarat Yojana — Extra ₹40,000 Subsidy
Gujarat's unique SURYA Yojana gives additional subsidies on top of the central PM Surya Ghar:
- For consumers with bill up to ₹100/month: ₹40,000 extra
- For other residential consumers: ₹10,000–20,000 extra
- Apply via guj.gov.in or UGVCL/DGVCL portal
Net Metering in Ahmedabad (UGVCL)
- Feed-in tariff: ₹2.25–3.00/unit
- Bidirectional meter: free installation
- Processing time: 21–45 days
- Apply at ugvcl.com
Ahmedabad Solar Advantage
- Solar irradiance: 5.8–6.2 kWh/m²/day (among best in India)
- Sunny days: 300+
- Best subsidies in India
- Payback period: 2–3 years (shortest in India with subsidy)
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