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Monthly Electricity Bill of 3 Thousand Rupees? Know the Required Solar Capacity
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News18•07-10-2026, 13:06
Monthly Electricity Bill of 3 Thousand Rupees? Know the Required Solar Capacity
- •If your monthly electricity bill is around 3,000 rupees, you need to install a 3kW capacity solar system.
- •A 3-kilowatt solar panel easily generates 300 to 350 units of electricity per month, reducing your bill to zero.
- •Installing this system requires 8 to 9 panels of 350 to 400 watts and an open sunny rooftop space of 200 to 250 square feet.
- •The total cost of a 3kW on-grid solar system ranges between 1.50 to 1.75 lakhs, which is significantly reduced with government subsidies.
Key Questions Answered
If your average monthly electricity bill is around 3,000 rupees, you consume approximately 300 to 350 units of electricity per month and will need to install a 3kW capacity solar system to cover your needs and reduce your bill to zero.
For a 3-kilowatt solar system, you will need to install a total of 8 to 9 high-efficiency panels of 350 to 400 watts, requiring an open and sunny rooftop space of about 200 to 250 square feet with direct sunlight.
The initial cost of installing a 3-kilowatt on-grid solar system is approximately 1.50 to 1.75 lakhs, but under government schemes like the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, you can receive a direct subsidy of up to 78,000 rupees.
