Is Faridabad a good city for rooftop solar at home?
Yes — Faridabad gets strong year-round sun (a typical home system here produces 1,500–1,600 units per kW per year), most of the city falls under DHBVN, which processes rooftop net metering, and the national PM Surya Ghar subsidy puts up to ₹78,000 back on a residential system. For a household using 250–400 units a month, a 3 kW system is usually the sweet spot.
TL;DR: A 3 kW rooftop system in Faridabad costs about ₹1.45 lakh at MNRE benchmark rates, carries a ₹78,000 central subsidy, and generates ~4,500–4,800 units a year — enough to cut a typical family's bill to near zero in the summer months. Apply on the National Portal, install with MNRE-registered (ALMM) domestic-content modules, and DHBVN installs the net meter. Payback is typically 2–3 years on benchmark pricing.
Last verified: 8 November 2026
Contents
- What a home solar system costs in Faridabad
- PM Surya Ghar subsidy for Faridabad homes
- How much electricity a home system generates here
- Net metering with DHBVN
- How to apply step by step
- Loans for home rooftop solar
- Living with solar in Faridabad: dust and maintenance
- FAQ
For the wider picture across the capital region, start with the solar for homes Delhi-NCR guide — this page covers the Faridabad specifics.
What a home solar system costs in Faridabad
MNRE fixes benchmark costs under the PM Surya Ghar guidelines: ₹50,000/kW for the first 2 kW and ₹45,000/kW for the third kW. Actual market quotes vary with module brand, structure and wiring scope — treat the benchmark as the reference the subsidy maths is built on, not as a fixed price.
| System size | MNRE benchmark cost | Central subsidy (CFA) | Net cost vs benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹50,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹1,00,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 3 kW | ₹1,45,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹67,000 |
(Source: MNRE benchmark costs; CFA per PIB scheme annexure. For current market pricing by size, see our home solar panel price guide and the 3 kW and 5 kW price breakdowns.)
PM Surya Ghar subsidy for Faridabad homes
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana pays residential consumers:
- ₹30,000/kW for the first 2 kW
- ₹18,000/kW for additional capacity up to 3 kW
- Maximum ₹78,000 — a 5 kW system gets the same ₹78,000 as a 3 kW one
Living in a society instead? Group housing societies and RWAs can claim ₹18,000/kW for common facilities, including EV charging, up to 500 kW (at 3 kW per house), with the limit inclusive of residents' individual systems — see the housing societies/RWA solar guide and the state top-up guide (Haryana-specific support is covered in our Haryana residential solar guide).
The subsidy is for homes only — commercial connections and industrial units get no CFA under this scheme.
How much electricity a home system generates here
Faridabad sits in the strong Delhi-NCR/Haryana band: 1,500–1,600 units per kW per year (city-wise norms), peaking at ~5 units/kW/day in May and dropping to ~3 in December–January.
| System | Annual units | Monthly average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ~1,500–1,600 | ~125–130 |
| 2 kW | ~3,000–3,200 | ~250–265 |
| 3 kW | ~4,500–4,800 | ~375–400 |
Match the size to your consumption, not your roof: the scheme's own sizing rule is 1–2 kW for homes using up to 150 units/month, 2–3 kW for 150–300, and above 3 kW for heavier users (PIB sizing table).
Net metering with DHBVN
Most of Faridabad falls under DHBVN (Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam). In a net-metering arrangement, units your rooftop exports offset units you draw at night; the monthly bill nets the two off. DHBVN's rooftop process, charges and timelines are covered in detail in our DHBVN net metering guide and the related net meter and first-bill charges explainer. Some Faridabad-area feeders fall under UHBVN instead — the state-level rules are covered in the Haryana guide and the UHBVN variant.
How to apply step by step
The application runs through the National Portal for PM Surya Ghar (step-by-step walkthrough here):
- Register on pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your electricity bill (DHBVN consumer number).
- Apply for the connection and wait for the DISCOM's feasibility approval.
- Choose an MNRE-registered vendor and sign the installation agreement.
- Install with ALMM-registered modules made from domestic cells — domestic content is required for the subsidy route.
- Inspection and net meter — the DISCOM inspects, installs the bidirectional meter.
- CFA lands in your bank account directly after commissioning and submission of details.
You can track the application at any stage — see the application status-check guide.
Loans for home rooftop solar
Households can access collateral-free loans at around 7% interest for residential rooftop systems up to 3 kW under the scheme (PM India release). Our home solar loan guide compares the routes and the paperwork.
Living with solar in Faridabad: dust and maintenance
Faridabad's industrial air and NCR dust load mean panels need monthly-to-fortnightly cleaning in peak dust periods to hold output — a cleaning calendar and cost expectations are in our panel cleaning schedule guide, and seasonal dos and don'ts are in the O&M seasonal guide. Generation dips are normal in monsoon and peak-winter; judge the system on its annual number, not any single month.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 3 kW solar system cost in Faridabad after subsidy?
Against the MNRE benchmark of ₹1.45 lakh for 3 kW, the ₹78,000 central subsidy brings the net to about ₹67,000. Market quotes vary above the benchmark depending on module brand and structure — compare at least two MNRE-registered vendors on the National Portal.
How much subsidy do I get for a 5 kW home system?
The same ₹78,000 maximum — the CFA caps at 3 kW, so a 5 kW system earns no more subsidy than a 3 kW one. Size up beyond 3 kW only if your consumption justifies it.
Will solar run my AC in Faridabad summers?
A 3 kW system generates ~375–400 units a month on average — close to a typical family's consumption including AC use, with the net meter covering the gaps. Match capacity to your actual monthly units; the sizing table above shows the mapping.
How long does the DHBVN net metering process take?
Timelines vary by division and season; DHBVN's process, fees and current timelines are tracked in our DHBVN net metering guide, which we update as HERC and DISCOM orders change.
Is the subsidy paid to me or to the installer?
To you — the CFA is credited directly to the applicant's bank account after commissioning and inspection, never through the installer.
Can a society or RWA in Faridabad claim subsidy?
Yes. GHS/RWAs can claim ₹18,000/kW for common facilities (including EV charging) up to 500 kW, at 3 kW per house — see the housing societies guide for the Delhi-NCR specifics.
What maintenance does a home system need?
Mostly panel cleaning (monthly-fortnightly in Faridabad's dust), an annual electrical check, and keeping an eye on inverter performance. Battery-free grid-tied systems have no consumables.
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