Rooftop solar · Hubballi-Dharwad, Karnataka
Rooftop solar in Hubballi-Dharwad (Hubli): cost, subsidy & savings
North Karnataka's Hubballi-Dharwad has high year-round solar irradiance, and the state's flat ₹5.80/kWh tariff makes rooftop solar pay back quickly. Independent homes install directly; societies go for a shared common-area system. Homes on HESCOM pay ₹5.80/kWh (uniform), and rooftop solar earns government subsidies*of up to ₹78,000. Here's what it costs and saves in Hubballi-Dharwad.
Indicative for a Hubballi-Dharwad home on a ₹2,800/month bill (~3.24 kW, 6 panels). Not a quote — run your own numbers.
Government subsidy in Hubballi-Dharwad
On this sample you'd qualify for about ₹78,000 in central rooftop-solar subsidy* — up to ₹78,000 for a 3 kW system.
HESCOMtariff & net metering
Hubballi-Dharwad homes pay ₹5.80/kWh (uniform) on HESCOM. Solar offsets your priciest units first, so higher bills pay back faster.
View the latest HESCOM 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 Hubballi-Dharwad — FAQ
How much does rooftop solar cost in Hubballi-Dharwad?
For a Hubballi-Dharwad home on a ₹2,800/month HESCOM bill, a ~3.24 kW system costs about ₹1,78,276 before subsidy and ₹1,00,276 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 Hubballi-Dharwad?
North Karnataka's Hubballi-Dharwad has high year-round solar irradiance, and the state's flat ₹5.80/kWh tariff makes rooftop solar pay back quickly. Independent homes install directly; societies go for a shared common-area system. On the sample above, payback is about 3.6 years, then 20+ years of near-free generation.
What subsidy can I get in Hubballi-Dharwad?
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 Hubballi-Dharwad?
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.