How much can I save with solar in my district?
Solar savings in UP vary by district based on DISCOM tariff rates and sunlight hours. A 3kW system in Lucknow (LESA) saves approximately Rs 2,500-3,000/month. In Kanpur (KESCO), savings are Rs 2,400-2,800/month. Districts served by MVVNL (Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Sitapur) save Rs 2,200-2,600/month. Higher-tariff areas like Noida (PVVNL) save up to Rs 3,500/month. Average payback period across UP is 3-5 years.
Source: BL Solar Solutions district analysis | Last updated: September 2026
Solar Savings by District in UP
Compare solar savings potential across 22 districts in Uttar Pradesh. See how much you can save based on local electricity rates and sunlight conditions.
₹47K
Avg Annual Savings (5 kW)
Agra
Highest Savings: ₹51K/yr
4.4 yrs
Avg Payback Period
121 units
Avg Generation/kW/month
Monthly Savings by District
Estimated monthly savings for a 5 kW rooftop solar system (₹/month)
District Comparison Table
Click column headers to sort. All figures based on 5 kW system unless noted.
| District | DISCOM | ₹/Unit | Sun Hours | Gen./kW/mo | 3 kW Savings | 5 kW Savings | 10 kW Savings | Annual (5kW)↓ | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agra | DVVNL | ₹6.8 | 5.6h | 126 | ₹2,570 | ₹4,284 | ₹8,568 | ₹51,408 | 4 yrs |
| Jhansi | DVVNL | ₹6.5 | 5.7h | 128 | ₹2,496 | ₹4,160 | ₹8,320 | ₹49,920 | 4.1 yrs |
| Lucknow | LESA | ₹6.5 | 5.5h | 124 | ₹2,418 | ₹4,030 | ₹8,060 | ₹48,360 | 4.3 yrs |
| Kanpur | KESCO | ₹6.5 | 5.5h | 124 | ₹2,418 | ₹4,030 | ₹8,060 | ₹48,360 | 4.3 yrs |
| Aligarh | DVVNL | ₹6.5 | 5.5h | 124 | ₹2,418 | ₹4,030 | ₹8,060 | ₹48,360 | 4.3 yrs |
| Shahjahanpur | MVVNL | ₹6.5 | 5.4h | 122 | ₹2,379 | ₹3,965 | ₹7,930 | ₹47,580 | 4.4 yrs |
| Hardoi | MVVNL | ₹6.5 | 5.4h | 122 | ₹2,379 | ₹3,965 | ₹7,930 | ₹47,580 | 4.4 yrs |
| Unnao | MVVNL | ₹6.5 | 5.4h | 122 | ₹2,379 | ₹3,965 | ₹7,930 | ₹47,580 | 4.4 yrs |
| Barabanki | MVVNL | ₹6.5 | 5.4h | 122 | ₹2,379 | ₹3,965 | ₹7,930 | ₹47,580 | 4.4 yrs |
| Farrukhabad | MVVNL | ₹6.5 | 5.4h | 122 | ₹2,379 | ₹3,965 | ₹7,930 | ₹47,580 | 4.4 yrs |
| Noida | PVVNL | ₹6.8 | 5.1h | 115 | ₹2,346 | ₹3,910 | ₹7,820 | ₹46,920 | 4.4 yrs |
| Ghaziabad | PVVNL | ₹6.8 | 5.1h | 115 | ₹2,346 | ₹3,910 | ₹7,820 | ₹46,920 | 4.4 yrs |
| Sitapur | MVVNL | ₹6.5 | 5.3h | 119 | ₹2,321 | ₹3,868 | ₹7,735 | ₹46,416 | 4.5 yrs |
| Bareilly | MVVNL | ₹6.5 | 5.3h | 119 | ₹2,321 | ₹3,868 | ₹7,735 | ₹46,416 | 4.5 yrs |
| Badaun | MVVNL | ₹6.5 | 5.3h | 119 | ₹2,321 | ₹3,868 | ₹7,735 | ₹46,416 | 4.5 yrs |
| Pilibhit | MVVNL | ₹6.5 | 5.3h | 119 | ₹2,321 | ₹3,868 | ₹7,735 | ₹46,416 | 4.5 yrs |
| Lakhimpur Kheri | MVVNL | ₹6.5 | 5.3h | 119 | ₹2,321 | ₹3,868 | ₹7,735 | ₹46,416 | 4.5 yrs |
| Moradabad | PVVNL | ₹6.5 | 5.3h | 119 | ₹2,321 | ₹3,868 | ₹7,735 | ₹46,416 | 4.5 yrs |
| Prayagraj | PuVVNL | ₹6.3 | 5.4h | 122 | ₹2,306 | ₹3,843 | ₹7,686 | ₹46,116 | 4.5 yrs |
| Meerut | PVVNL | ₹6.5 | 5.2h | 117 | ₹2,282 | ₹3,803 | ₹7,605 | ₹45,636 | 4.5 yrs |
| Varanasi | PuVVNL | ₹6.3 | 5.3h | 119 | ₹2,249 | ₹3,749 | ₹7,497 | ₹44,988 | 4.6 yrs |
| Gorakhpur | PuVVNL | ₹6 | 5.2h | 117 | ₹2,106 | ₹3,510 | ₹7,020 | ₹42,120 | 4.9 yrs |
District Details
Electricity Rate
₹6.5/unit
Sun Hours
5.5 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹4,030
Payback
4.3 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹48,360
Electricity Rate
₹6.5/unit
Sun Hours
5.5 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹4,030
Payback
4.3 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹48,360
Electricity Rate
₹6.5/unit
Sun Hours
5.4 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹3,965
Payback
4.4 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹47,580
Electricity Rate
₹6.5/unit
Sun Hours
5.4 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹3,965
Payback
4.4 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹47,580
Electricity Rate
₹6.5/unit
Sun Hours
5.4 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹3,965
Payback
4.4 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹47,580
Electricity Rate
₹6.5/unit
Sun Hours
5.3 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹3,868
Payback
4.5 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹46,416
Electricity Rate
₹6.5/unit
Sun Hours
5.4 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹3,965
Payback
4.4 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹47,580
Electricity Rate
₹6.5/unit
Sun Hours
5.3 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹3,868
Payback
4.5 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹46,416
Electricity Rate
₹6.5/unit
Sun Hours
5.3 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹3,868
Payback
4.5 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹46,416
Electricity Rate
₹6.5/unit
Sun Hours
5.4 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹3,965
Payback
4.4 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹47,580
Electricity Rate
₹6.5/unit
Sun Hours
5.3 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹3,868
Payback
4.5 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹46,416
Electricity Rate
₹6.5/unit
Sun Hours
5.3 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹3,868
Payback
4.5 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹46,416
Electricity Rate
₹6.8/unit
Sun Hours
5.6 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹4,284
Payback
4 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹51,408
Electricity Rate
₹6.3/unit
Sun Hours
5.3 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹3,749
Payback
4.6 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹44,988
Electricity Rate
₹6.3/unit
Sun Hours
5.4 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹3,843
Payback
4.5 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹46,116
Electricity Rate
₹6.5/unit
Sun Hours
5.2 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹3,803
Payback
4.5 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹45,636
Electricity Rate
₹6.8/unit
Sun Hours
5.1 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹3,910
Payback
4.4 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹46,920
Electricity Rate
₹6.8/unit
Sun Hours
5.1 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹3,910
Payback
4.4 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹46,920
Electricity Rate
₹6/unit
Sun Hours
5.2 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹3,510
Payback
4.9 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹42,120
Electricity Rate
₹6.5/unit
Sun Hours
5.3 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹3,868
Payback
4.5 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹46,416
Electricity Rate
₹6.5/unit
Sun Hours
5.5 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹4,030
Payback
4.3 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹48,360
Electricity Rate
₹6.5/unit
Sun Hours
5.7 hrs/day
Monthly (5 kW)
₹4,160
Payback
4.1 years
Annual Savings (5 kW)
₹49,920
How We Calculate
Solar Generation
Monthly generation = Peak sun hours × 30 days × 0.75 (system efficiency factor) per kW installed capacity.
Monthly Savings
Monthly savings = Total generation (units) × local electricity tariff (₹/unit) × system size (kW).
Payback Period
Payback = After-subsidy system cost ÷ annual savings. Assumes PM Surya Ghar + UPNEDA subsidy for 5 kW system.
Data sources: Generation estimated using NREL Global Horizontal Irradiance data with 75% system efficiency factor. Electricity rates from UPERC tariff orders FY 2025-26. Subsidy based on PM Surya Ghar + UPNEDA rates.
District Savings FAQs
Common questions about solar savings potential across UP districts
Savings are calculated using: Monthly generation = Peak sun hours × 30 days × 0.75 (system efficiency) per kW installed. Monthly savings = Total generation × local electricity rate. We use NREL irradiance data and UPERC-approved tariff rates for each DISCOM area.
Savings vary due to three factors: (1) Solar irradiance — southern and western UP districts like Agra and Jhansi receive more sunlight than eastern districts. (2) Electricity rates — DISCOM tariffs vary slightly by region. (3) Weather patterns — monsoon duration and cloud cover affect annual generation.
Districts in southern and western UP like Jhansi and Agra have the highest savings potential due to higher solar irradiance (5.6-5.7 peak sun hours/day) and competitive electricity rates. However, all UP districts have excellent solar potential with payback periods of 3-5 years.
These are estimated averages based on historical irradiance data and current electricity tariffs. Actual savings depend on: roof orientation and tilt, local shading, system quality, maintenance, and tariff changes. A professional site survey provides more accurate estimates for your specific location.
Net metering allows you to export excess solar power to the grid and offset your import units. If your solar system generates more than you consume, surplus is carried forward monthly. Annual surplus is settled at the lower APPC rate (₹3-4/unit), so self-consumption gives the highest savings.
The ideal system size depends on your monthly electricity consumption, not just your district. As a guideline: 300-400 units/month → 3 kW system, 500-700 units/month → 5 kW system, 800+ units/month → 10 kW system. Use our solar calculator for a personalized recommendation.
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