5 kW Solar Panel Price in India (2026): Full Cost Breakdown
TL;DR
A 5 kW solar panel system in India costs ₹2.9–4.5 lakh fully installed in 2026 (on-grid, no battery). With a battery, prices rise to ₹4.9–6.5 lakh. The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana subsidy reduces net cost by up to ₹78,000 for systems of 3 kW and above. Most Bangalore homeowners recover their investment in 4–5 years.
What Is Included in the 5 kW Solar Panel Price?
The 5 kW solar system price quoted by Arkahub is all-inclusive. Here is exactly what is covered:
- •Solar panels — 10 panels of 550 Watt each (Monocrystalline PERC, N-Type TopCon Bifacial panels), depending on efficiency grade.
- •Inverter — string inverter or microinverter converting DC from panels to AC for home use, 10-year warranty.
- •Mounting structure — ArkaCore (floor-mounted), ArkaSky (elevated), or ArkaScape (gazebo), chosen based on your roof type.
- •All wiring, DC/AC cable, junction boxes, and earthing.
- •Site survey and custom system design.
- •DISCOM approval and net metering application — BESCOM in Bangalore, TGSPDCL in Hyderabad.
- •PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana subsidy application and follow-up — subsidy credited directly to your bank.
- •60 months of free quarterly panel health checks and professional cleaning.
Arkahub provides a written, itemised quote before you commit. There are no post-installation surprise charges.
For a full explanation of what AC loads a 5 kW system can handle, see our guide on how many ACs can run on a 5 kW solar system.
5 kW Solar System Price Table — 2026
Here is a 2026 reference price table for 5 kW solar systems in India, covering the most common configurations:
💰On-grid (no battery)
₹2.5 – 3.25 lakh installed — lowest cost; net metering returns excess units to grid for bill credits.
⭐Hybrid (advanced)
₹4.2 – 5.25 lakh — full battery plus premium hybrid inverter; maximum self-sufficiency.
PM Surya Ghar subsidy: Up to ₹78,000 for all systems of 3 kW and above (subsidy already accounted for in the price ranges above). Arkahub handles the subsidy application — the amount is credited directly to your bank account within 30 days of DISCOM commissioning. For eligibility details and current amounts, see our government solar subsidy guide.
For a breakdown of what drives cost differences within each configuration, see our solar panel installation cost guide.
Why Arkahub for Your 5 kW Solar Installation?
Arkahub is an MNRE-approved rooftop solar installer operating in Bangalore and Hyderabad. Here is what you get with every Arkahub installation:
- ✅Most affordable MNRE-approved solar installation; transparent all-in pricing with no hidden charges. Lowest price guarantee.
- ✅If the system under-produces against the committed output, Arkahub compensates for the shortfall. Guaranteed payback if the top-up ArkaShield is opted for.
- ✅Arkahub handles survey, design, DISCOM approvals, installation, subsidy filing, and net metering setup. Zero-hassle end-to-end service.
- ✅Free professional cleaning and panel health checks every quarter for 60 months post-installation. Lifetime maintenance partnership.
- ✅12-year product warranty, and 10-year warranty on inverter and battery. 30-year performance warranty on panels.
- ✅Installations qualify for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana subsidy of up to ₹78,000. MNRE-approved.
“I'm very happy about the way they have set up and installed my On-Grid Solar System. The overall experience has been very good.”
— Rohit Kumar
Ready to get an exact price for a 5 kW solar system for your home? Fill in the form and an Arkahub solar expert will call within 24 hours with a detailed, no-obligation quote tailored to your roof and electricity bill.
Get started on your Solar journey today.
Request a call back from one of our experts to learn more about how you can achieve your saving goals with ArkaHub.
Frequently Asked Questions — 5 kW Solar Panel Price
Everything Bangalore homeowners ask before going solar.
What is the price of a 5 kW solar panel system in India in 2026?
Still have questions?
We may be answer a few more questions. Go to our Learn section to know more to find answers to more questions in our Learn section.
