Rooftop solar · Bengaluru, Karnataka
Rooftop solar in Bengaluru (Bangalore): cost, subsidy & savings
Bengaluru gets strong year-round sun and some of Karnataka's highest household bills, so rooftop solar pays back fast here. Independent houses and villas can install on their own roof; apartment residents need a society-wide system the RWA approves. Net metering is handled through BESCOM. Homes on BESCOM pay ₹5.80/kWh (uniform), and rooftop solar earns government subsidies*of up to ₹78,000. Here's what it costs and saves in Bengaluru.
Indicative for a Bengaluru home on a ₹3,500/month bill (~4.21 kW, 8 panels). Not a quote — run your own numbers.
Government subsidy in Bengaluru
On this sample you'd qualify for about ₹78,000 in central rooftop-solar subsidy* — up to ₹78,000 for a 3 kW system.
BESCOMtariff & net metering
Bengaluru homes pay ₹5.80/kWh (uniform) on BESCOM. Solar offsets your priciest units first, so higher bills pay back faster.
View the latest BESCOM tariff orderRate last verified 2026-05-16from the regulator's order.
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* 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 Bengaluru — FAQ
How much does rooftop solar cost in Bengaluru?
For a Bengaluru home on a ₹3,500/month BESCOM bill, a ~4.21 kW system costs about ₹2,31,379 before subsidy and ₹1,53,379 after. Your exact cost depends on your roof and installer — run the free estimate for figures based on your own home.
Is rooftop solar worth it in Bengaluru?
Bengaluru gets strong year-round sun and some of Karnataka's highest household bills, so rooftop solar pays back fast here. Independent houses and villas can install on their own roof; apartment residents need a society-wide system the RWA approves. Net metering is handled through BESCOM. On the sample above, payback is about 4.2 years, then 20+ years of near-free generation.
What subsidy can I get in Bengaluru?
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). Subsidy amounts can change — verify on the official portal before installing.
Can I install solar on an apartment in Bengaluru?
Rooftop solar needs roof rights. In a multi-storey apartment the roof is shared, so an individual flat usually can't install its own panels — it takes a society-wide system the RWA approves. The figures here assume an independent rooftop.