Rooftop solar · Karnataka
Rooftop solar in Karnataka: cost, subsidy & 25-year savings
Karnataka homes on BESCOM pay ₹5.80/kWh (uniform). Rooftop solar cuts that bill and earns government subsidies*of up to ₹78,000. Here's what it costs, what you save, and how to compare installers — no salesperson, no signup.
Indicative for a Karnataka home on a ₹3,000/month bill (~3.52 kW, 7 panels). Not a quote — run your own numbers.
Government subsidy in Karnataka
On this sample, you'd qualify for about ₹78,000 in central rooftop-solar subsidy* — up to ₹78,000 for a 3 kW system, applied as ₹30,000 + ₹30,000 + ₹18,000 tiers across the first 3 kW.
BESCOM electricity tariff
Domestic Karnataka homes pay ₹5.80/kWh (uniform). Solar offsets your most expensive units first, so the higher your bill, the faster it pays back.
View the latest BESCOM tariff orderRate last verified 2026-05-16from the regulator's order.
* Government subsidies can change. Review the latest regulations on the official government portal before committing to a rooftop solar installation.
The scheme is actively funded. PIB reports ₹9,281 crore disbursed across ~57.9 lakh applications as of 2025-07 (source ). Last verified 2026-05-20.
Rooftop solar in Karnataka — FAQ
How much does rooftop solar cost in Karnataka?
For a typical Karnataka home on a ₹3,000/month BESCOM bill, a ~3.52 kW system costs about ₹1,93,448 before subsidy and ₹1,15,448 after. Your exact cost depends on your roof and installer — run the free estimate for figures based on your own home.
What government subsidy can I get in Karnataka?
Indian homeowners can claim up to ₹78,000 from the central government's rooftop-solar scheme on a 3 kW system (tiered ₹30,000 + ₹30,000 + ₹18,000 across the first 3 kW). Subsidy amounts can change — always verify on the official portal before installing.
What is the BESCOM electricity tariff?
Karnataka homes on BESCOM pay ₹5.80/kWh (uniform) (domestic LT). Solar offsets the highest-priced units first, which is why it pays back fastest for higher bills. Rate last verified 2026-05-16 from the regulator's tariff order.
What's the payback period on solar in Karnataka?
On the sample above, payback is about 3.8 years, after which the system keeps generating for 20+ more years. Higher bills pay back faster.