2 kW solar system price in India (2026)
A 2 kW rooftop system costs about ₹1.45 lakh with GST. With the PM Surya Ghar subsidy of ₹60,000, the family pays ₹85,097. It makes about 292 units a month and pays back in about 3 years.
2 kW price, line by line
| Solar panels | ₹58,860 |
| Inverter | ₹20,000 |
| Mounting structure | ₹12,000 |
| Cables, DCDB, ACDB, earthing | ₹11,000 |
| Installation labour | ₹8,000 |
| Net meter, DISCOM fees, transport | ₹6,000 |
| Installer's margin | ₹17,379 |
| GST 5% on 70% of the value on ₹93,267 | ₹4,663 |
| GST 18% on 30% of the value on ₹39,972 | ₹7,195 |
| Price with GST | ₹1,45,097 |
| PM Surya Ghar subsidy (paid to your bank later) | −₹60,000 |
| The family's own money | ₹85,097 |
2026 market averages from the same engine as the EPCoffice app. Your installer's brands and state change them — type your own rates in the calculator.
With subsidy or without
The subsidy needs DCR panels (cells made in India), which cost more. Without the subsidy the cheaper imported-cell panels are used.
| With subsidyDCR panels | Withoutnon-DCR panels | |
|---|---|---|
| Price with GST | ₹1,45,097 | ₹1,27,539 |
| Subsidy | −₹60,000 | — |
| You pay | ₹85,097 | ₹1,27,539 |
| Pays back in | 3 years | 4.5 years |
Other sizes
Business rooftop? See 25 kW, 50 kW or 100 kW. All sizes on one page: solar prices, 1–100 kW.
Questions about 2 kW solar
How much does a 2 kW solar system cost in India?
About ₹1.45 lakh with GST in 2026, for DCR panels, inverter, structure, wiring, installation and the net meter. After the PM Surya Ghar subsidy of ₹60,000 the family's own money is about ₹85,097.
How much subsidy is there for 2 kW under PM Surya Ghar?
₹60,000. The central subsidy is ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the third kW, capped at ₹78,000 for a house. It needs DCR panels, a vendor registered on the portal and a net meter from the DISCOM; it is paid to the bank account after the inspection.
How many units does a 2 kW system make?
About 292 units a month at 4.8 units per kW a day (Jaipur). Across India it is 4 to 5.5 units per kW a day; a sunnier state makes more.
How much roof does 2 kW need?
About 18 m² of roof with no shade from tanks, stairs or trees, for 4 panels.
Which electricity bill suits a 2 kW system?
A monthly bill of about ₹2,300 to ₹2,700 (at ₹8 a unit). The calculator sizes it from your own bill.