By Kamal Solar | Est. 1998 | Bengaluru’s Trusted Solar Experts
Bengaluru gets over 300 sunny days a year. Your electricity bill climbs every April. And the government is literally paying you to make the switch. So why are so many homes and businesses still running entirely on grid power?
If you’ve been sitting on the fence about rooftop solar, this is the post that will push you off it — in the right direction.
1. BESCOM Tariffs Just Went Up (Again)
Starting May 2026, BESCOM residential consumers pay ₹6.82 per unit — and that number has only moved in one direction over the years. Every tariff revision means your electricity bill grows even if your consumption stays the same.
Solar locks in your cost of generation at near-zero. Once your panels are up, the sun doesn’t send you a bill.
2. A 3kW System Pays for Itself in Under 4 Years
Here’s the math for a typical Bengaluru home:
| Numbers | |
|---|---|
| Annual generation (3kW system) | ~4,200–4,350 kWh |
| Annual savings at ₹8/unit avg. | ~₹34,000 |
| Net investment after subsidy | ~₹1,27,000 |
| Payback period | ~4 years |
| Savings over 25 years | ₹9+ lakhs |
After payback, every unit your panels generate is essentially free electricity for the next 20+ years.
3. The Government Will Pay Up to ₹78,000 of Your Cost
Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, residential consumers can claim up to ₹78,000 in direct subsidy for a 3kW rooftop system — credited to your bank account within 15 days of verification.
On top of that, BESCOM offers:
- 40% subsidy on systems up to 3kW
- 20% subsidy on systems from 3kW to 10kW
There has never been a better time — financially — to go solar.
4. Net Metering: Your Roof Can Actually Earn Money
BESCOM’s net metering programme lets you export surplus electricity back to the grid. When your panels generate more than you consume, the excess is credited against your bill. In some cases, BESCOM compensates you directly when exports exceed imports.
You’re not just saving — you’re producing.
5. Bengaluru’s Climate Is Ideal for Solar
Unlike coastal cities with heavy cloud cover, Bengaluru sits at a high altitude with relatively consistent sunshine even during the monsoon. A well-installed system here outperforms national averages and keeps delivering even on overcast days.
A 3kW system in Bengaluru generates around 12–15 kWh per day — enough to run a household’s AC, refrigerator, lighting, and fans with ease.
6. Solar + Battery = Protection Against Power Cuts
KERC has approved hybrid inverters with battery storage for residential solar systems. That means you can store surplus daytime energy and use it at night or during load-shedding — giving you true energy independence, not just bill reduction.
7. It’s the Right Thing to Do for the City
Bengaluru is growing fast. Demand on the grid is rising faster than capacity. Every rooftop solar installation reduces strain on BESCOM’s infrastructure, cuts carbon emissions, and contributes to Karnataka’s renewable energy targets under the Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy 2022–27.
Going solar isn’t just a financial decision. It’s a stake in the city’s future.
Why Choose Kamal Solar?
We’ve been installing solar systems in Bengaluru since 1998 — long before it became a trend. Over 25 years of installations, thousands of satisfied homes and businesses, and a team that knows Karnataka’s solar regulations, BESCOM processes, and local conditions inside out.
We handle everything — site survey, system design, BESCOM approvals, installation, and after-sales service.
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Last updated: May 2026 | Information on subsidies and tariffs is subject to change. Contact us for the latest applicable rates.
