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Run Your AC For Free Daily With Government Solar Subsidies
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News18•13-10-2026, 19:06
Run Your AC For Free Daily With Government Solar Subsidies
- •Extreme heat has caused a surge in the usage of ACs, fans, and coolers, leading to higher electricity bills.
- •You can run your AC for 8 hours daily without paying any electricity bill by installing rooftop solar panels.
- •A daily AC usage of 8 to 10 hours requires a 4 to 5 kW solar system at home.
- •The central government provides subsidies of 30000 rupees for 1 kW, 60000 rupees for 2 kW, and up to 78000 rupees for 3 kW solar panels.
- •Installing a solar system allows you to power not just your AC but also other household appliances like refrigerators, fans, and TVs for free.
Key Questions Answered
If your daily AC usage is 8 to 10 hours, you will need a 4 to 5 kW solar system installed at your home. Installing a solar system of this capacity allows you to run your AC and other household appliances without paying an electricity bill.
The central government provides a subsidy of 30,000 rupees for a 1 kW solar panel, 60,000 rupees for a 2 kW system, and 78,000 rupees for a 3 kW solar panel. The subsidy remains capped at 78,000 rupees regardless of any solar panel capacity installed above 3 kW.
A 1.5-ton 5-star inverter AC consumes 8.8 to 10.5 units of electricity per day when run for 8 hours. Meanwhile, a 4-star AC requires 10.4 to 12 units, and a 3-star AC requires 12 to 13.6 units of electricity.
