Rooftop solar · Pune, Maharashtra
Rooftop solar in Pune: cost, subsidy & savings
Pune's higher MSEDCL slabs make rooftop solar especially rewarding — it wipes out your most expensive units first. Bungalows and row houses install on their own roof; housing societies go for a shared system. Homes on MSEDCL pay ₹5.56–₹19.13/kWh (telescopic slabs), and rooftop solar earns government subsidies*of up to ₹78,000. Here's what it costs and saves in Pune.
Indicative for a Pune home on a ₹3,000/month bill (~2.22 kW, 5 panels). Not a quote — run your own numbers.
Government subsidy in Pune
On this sample you'd qualify for about ₹63,941 in central rooftop-solar subsidy* — up to ₹78,000 for a 3 kW system.
MSEDCLtariff & net metering
Pune homes pay ₹5.56–₹19.13/kWh (telescopic slabs) on MSEDCL. Solar offsets your priciest units first, so higher bills pay back faster.
View the latest MSEDCL 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 Pune — FAQ
How much does rooftop solar cost in Pune?
For a Pune home on a ₹3,000/month MSEDCL bill, a ~2.22 kW system costs about ₹1,22,042 before subsidy and ₹58,101 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 Pune?
Pune's higher MSEDCL slabs make rooftop solar especially rewarding — it wipes out your most expensive units first. Bungalows and row houses install on their own roof; housing societies go for a shared system. On the sample above, payback is about 1.7 years, then 20+ years of near-free generation.
What subsidy can I get in Pune?
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 Pune?
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.