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Looking for the exact price of a 3kW solar system with subsidy in Uttarakhand? This guide tells you precisely how much it will cost without ambiguity. 3kW solar is the most popular residential solar system choice in Uttarakhand. This size qualifies for the highest possible PM Surya Ghar central subsidy and fits easily on most 2-3 BHK rooftops while providing significant savings over UPCL electricity charges.

3kW Solar System: Gross price range in Uttarakhand (2026) Approx

Standard configuration (polycrystalline panels + string inverter): ₹1,50,000-1,80,000

Tier-1 configuration (monocrystalline panels + branded inverter): ₹1,80,000-2,20,000

Hybrid configuration (with battery-ready inverter): ₹2,00,000-2,60,000 PM Surya Ghar Subsidy for 3kW System The central government subsidy for a 3kW solar system under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is ₹78,000. This is the maximum residential subsidy in the scheme:

First 1kW: ₹30,000

Second 1kW: ₹30,000

Third 1kW: ₹18,000

Total: ₹78,000 3kW Solar System: Net Price after Subsidy (Uttarakhand)

Standard configuration: ₹1,50,000 - ₹78,000 = ₹72,000

Tier-1 configuration: ₹2,00,000 - ₹78,000 = ₹1,22,000

Hybrid configuration: ₹2,40,000 - ₹78,000 = ₹1,62,000 Please note that these are the amounts you would pay out of pocket as the subsidy amount will be directly credited to your bank account after installation and not deducted upfront, however companies like GoSol offer financing options which factor in the timing of the subsidy credit. What do you get in GoSol's 3kW package?

3kW Tier-1 monocrystalline solar panels

3kW grid-tied or hybrid inverter

GI/Aluminium rooftop mounting structure

All necessary DC & AC wiring, earthing and safety components

Installation by in-house certified engineers

Handling of the complete PM Surya Ghar subsidy application and processing

UPCL net metering application

1 year workmanship warranty

App-based system monitoring Expected Output & Savings in Dehradun/Uttarakhand

Daily generation: 12-14 units (based on an average of 4.5 peak sun hours)

Monthly generation: 360-420 units

Monthly savings (at ₹7/unit): ₹2,520-2,940

Annual savings: ₹30,240-35,280

Payback period for standard configuration (₹72,000 net): ~2.5 years

Payback period for Tier-1 configuration (₹1,22,000 net): ~3.5-4 years

System lifespan: 25+ years How to avail the subsidy through GoSol: GoSol takes care of the entire PM Surya Ghar subsidy application procedure for you:

Registers your application on the pmsuryaghar.gov.in portal.

Submits all required documents.

Coordinates the UPCL inspection after the system is installed.

Tracks the subsidy status and follows up with MNRE.