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Subsidy for 3kW Solar Systems in Gujarat: How Much Will You Get?
3kW is the size where the PM Surya Ghar subsidy maxes out at ₹78,000. Here is the tier arithmetic, the net cost on real quoted prices, and how the money reaches your account.
Short answer: a 3kW residential rooftop system in Gujarat qualifies for the maximum central subsidy of ₹78,000. Here is how that number is built and what it leaves you paying.
The tier arithmetic
| Capacity slab | Rate | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|
| First 1 kW | ₹30,000/kW | ₹30,000 |
| Second kW | ₹30,000/kW | ₹30,000 |
| Third kW | ₹18,000/kW | ₹18,000 |
| Beyond 3 kW | Nil (capped) | ₹0 |
| Total for 3 kW+ | ₹78,000 |
Because the cap is reached at 3kW, a 3.3 kWp, 3.85 kWp or 4.4 kWp system all receive the same ₹78,000. The extra capacity above 3kW is worth buying for generation reasons, not subsidy reasons - see 3kW vs 5kW.
What a 3kW-class system costs you after subsidy
| System | Price | Subsidy | Net payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 kWp | ₹1,64,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹86,000 |
| 3.85 kWp | ₹1,88,800 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,10,800 |
| 4.4 kWp | ₹2,14,500 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,36,500 |
How the money actually reaches you
You pay the vendor the full amount and the subsidy is credited directly to your bank account after commissioning - it is not deducted at the invoice stage. The sequence is: portal application → DISCOM feasibility → installation → net meter and commissioning certificate → bank details submitted on the portal → subsidy credited, typically within a few weeks.
Conditions attached to the 3kW subsidy
- Residential connection, grid-connected system with net metering.
- DCR (domestic content) modules and a portal-registered vendor.
- System capacity within your sanctioned load.
- No previous rooftop subsidy claimed on the same connection.
Full conditions are in the eligibility checklist, the paperwork list is here, and the scheme overview with the live 31 March 2027 deadline countdown is on /solar-subsidy-gujarat. Want your exact net figure in writing? Request a free quote.
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