3 kW Solar Panel Price in Bangalore With Subsidy (2026 Update)

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3 kW Solar Panel Price in Bangalore 2026

Bangalore's combination of abundant sunlight (4.5-5.5 peak sun hours daily), progressive BESCOM policies, and high residential electricity tariffs (₹6.5-9/unit) makes it one of India's top rooftop solar destinations.

A 3 kW solar system perfectly suits apartments and small independent homes, delivering substantial bill savings through net metering and central/state subsidies.

This 2026 pricing guide covers complete costs, subsidy benefits, installation timeline, and realistic savings for Bangalore residents.

3 kW Solar System Cost Breakdown in Bangalore

Component-Wise Pricing (2026 Rates)

Solar Panels (8 x 375-400W)₹55,000-75,000
String Inverter (3-5 kW)₹30,000-45,000
DCDB/ACDB + Surge Protection₹25,000-40,000
Roof Mounting Structure₹25,000-35,000
Wiring, Labour & Commissioning₹20,000-30,000
Total Pre-Subsidy Cost₹1.55-2.25 lakh

Per kW cost: ₹52,000-75,000 (quality dependent)

Subsidy Benefits Available

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (2026)

1st kW₹30,000-40,000
2nd kW₹30,000-40,000
3rd kW₹10,000-18,000
Total Subsidy₹70,000-98,000

Effective Cost After Subsidy

Pre-subsidy (avg)₹1.90 lakh
After Subsidy₹92,000-1.20 lakh

Per kW effective: ₹31,000-40,000

Karnataka State: BESCOM net metering credits + fast approvals

Expected Generation & Monthly Savings

Bangalore Generation Profile

Peak Summer (Mar-May)390-450 units
Monsoon (Jun-Sep)300-360 units
Winter (Nov-Feb)330-390 units
Annual Average4,200-4,800 units

Bill Savings (BESCOM ₹6.85-8.25/unit)

Monthly Generation350-400 units
Monthly Savings₹2,400-3,300
Annual Savings₹28,800-39,600
Payback Period

3-4.5 years

ROI Calculation Examples

1

Whitefield Apartment (₹7.5/unit)

Effective Cost₹1.10 lakh
Monthly Savings₹2,800
Payback3.3 years
10-Year Savings₹2.26 lakh
2

Jayanagar Villa (₹8.5/unit)

Effective Cost₹1.15 lakh
Monthly Savings₹3,200
Payback3 years
10-Year Savings₹2.59 lakh

BESCOM Net Metering Process (2026)

1
Post-installation application via BESCOM portal
2
Inspection within 15 days
3
Bi-directional meter installation (free)
4
Monthly net billing-excess credited at slab rate

Timeline: 20-35 days total. Among India's fastest DISCOMs.

Roof & Installation Requirements

Space Needed

Each panel22-25 sq.ft
8 panels180-200 sq.ft
With spacing300 sq.ft minimum
Ideal400 sq.ft south-facing

Orientation Priority

South-facing
100% generation
SE/SW facing
90-95%
East/West
80-90%
North-facing
Not recommended

Financing & EMI Options (Post-Subsidy)

Effective cost: ₹1.10 lakh

No-cost EMI

12 months

₹9,200/month

Bank Loan

5 years @ 8%

₹2,200/month

BNPL

18 months

₹6,500/month

All EMI options are less than monthly savings (₹2,400-3,300) - solar pays for itself from day 1!

Why Arkahub for Bangalore Installations

BESCOM-empanelled vendors only
100% subsidy success rate
Tier-1 panels (25-year warranty)
Local service (24-48hr response)
Complete net metering assistance
Performance monitoring setup

Verdict: Bangalore 3 kW solar in 2026 offers ₹30,000-40,000 per kW effective cost, ₹2,500+ monthly savings, and 3-4 year payback. With BESCOM support and peak subsidies, it's the best time ever to go solar in India's Silicon Valley.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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