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1 kW Solar System Price in Jaipur — Cost, Output and Subsidy
A 1 kW solar system is the smallest grid-connected size worth installing, and in Jaipur it generates roughly 1,600 units a year — about 4 to 4.5 units on an average day. Indicative installed cost runs ₹65,000 to ₹85,000 before subsidy, with ₹30,000 of central assistance available to residential consumers under PM Surya Ghar.
Indicative cost
₹65,000–₹85,000
before subsidy
Generates
4–4.5
units per day in Jaipur
Payback
4 to 5
years, at the tariff modelled below
It is an honest size for a small home with a small bill, and a poor choice for anyone hoping to offset air conditioning. Because the subsidy scheme pays ₹30,000 per kW for the first two kilowatts and reaches its ₹78,000 ceiling at 3 kW, most households find that stepping up to 2 kW or 3 kW improves both the economics and the outcome. We will tell you when that is the case.
Specification
1 kW solar system — cost, output and requirements
Every figure below is modelled for Jaipur-region conditions on a clean, unshaded, correctly designed array. They are planning numbers, not a quotation.
| System capacity | 1 kW |
|---|---|
| Indicative installed cost | ₹65,000 – ₹85,000 |
| PM Surya Ghar subsidy | ₹30,000 for residential connections |
| Indicative cost after subsidy | ₹35,000 – ₹55,000 |
| Daily generation | 4 to 4.5 units on an average day |
| Annual generation | About 1,600 units |
| Roof area required | About 80 sq ft, shade-free |
| Solar panels | 2 modules at present-day panel wattage |
| Indicative annual saving | About ₹11,000 |
| Simple payback | 4 to 5 years |
Pricing is an indicative installed-cost band, not a quotation. Roof type, structure, mounting height, cable run length and module availability all move the figure, and a firm price is issued only after a site survey. Generation assumes roughly 1,600 kWh per kWp per year; savings assume the tariff stated on this page. Subsidy figures follow PM Surya Ghar as currently notified — verify current rates at pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
In practice
What a 1 kW system actually powers
Capacity is easy to quote and hard to picture. This is what the generation covers in a real building.
- Lighting throughout a small home
- Four to six ceiling fans
- A refrigerator
- A television and routine electronics
What a 1 kW solar system actually runs
At 4 to 4.5 units a day, a 1 kW system covers lighting, fans, a refrigerator and everyday electronics for a small household. It will not meaningfully offset an air conditioner, which alone can draw 8 to 12 units on a Jaipur summer day.
Because the system is grid-connected with net metering, generation does not need to match consumption hour by hour. Surplus daytime units are exported and offset against what you import at night, so the meaningful comparison is annual generation against annual consumption.
Is 1 kW the right size for you?
Compare 1,600 units of annual generation against your own annual consumption, which is on your electricity bill. If you use 2,000 units a year, 1 kW covers most of it. If you use 6,000, it makes a visible but partial dent — and 3 kW or 4 kW is the size that matches your problem.
There is also a subsidy argument. At 1 kW you claim ₹30,000; at 3 kW you claim the full ₹78,000. The incremental capacity is therefore substantially cheaper per kilowatt than the first one, provided your roof and sanctioned load support it.
What is included at this size
- ALMM-listed solar modules and a BIS-certified grid-tied inverter
- Mounting structure engineered for the roof and local wind loading
- DC and AC cabling, protection devices, earthing and lightning protection
- Net-metering application with your DISCOM and inspection coordination
- PM Surya Ghar subsidy application support, from the official portal through to credit
- Testing, commissioning and a documented handover pack
No obligation, no cost
Before you buy a 1 kW system, get the numbers
Solar is a twenty-five year decision made on a single afternoon's information. Before you commit to a system in Jaipur, we will give you the numbers to decide with — and tell you if the answer is that solar is not worth it on your roof.
Free solar consultation
A conversation with an engineer, not a salesperson — what your roof and your load can actually support.
Free site survey
Roof measurement, structural check and a seasonal shadow analysis carried out at your property.
Free savings report
Your last twelve months of bills modelled against real generation figures for your location.
Free ROI calculation
Payback period, lifetime savings and the honest sensitivities — including what happens if tariffs stay flat.
Free subsidy assessment
What you may qualify for under PM Surya Ghar, and what the net cost is after it lands.
1 kW solar system — frequently asked questions
What is the price of a 1kW solar system in Jaipur?
Indicatively ₹65,000 to ₹85,000 installed, before subsidy. After the ₹30,000 PM Surya Ghar central subsidy for residential consumers, the net cost typically lands between ₹35,000 and ₹55,000. The range is real, not padding — roof type, mounting height, cable run and module choice all move the figure, which is why we confirm it only after a site survey.
How many units does a 1kW solar system generate per day?
In Jaipur, about 4 to 4.5 units a day averaged across the year, or roughly 1,600 units annually. You will see more than that on clear spring days and less through the monsoon and December fog. Regular cleaning matters — a dusty array in Jaipur can lose 8 to 15% of that output.
How much roof area does a 1kW system need?
Around 80 sq ft of genuinely shade-free roof. That is the practical figure including the space needed to access and clean the modules — not just the footprint of the panels themselves.
Can a 1kW solar system run an air conditioner?
Not meaningfully. A single 1.5-ton air conditioner can consume 8 to 12 units on a hot Jaipur day, which is more than a 1 kW system generates in total. If offsetting air conditioning is your goal, 3 kW is a realistic starting point and 5 kW is the size most households with two or three units actually need.
Compare other solar system sizes
- 2 kW solar system price₹1,20,000–₹1,55,000 · 8 to 9 units a day
- 3 kW solar system price₹1,70,000–₹2,15,000 · 12 to 13 units a day
- 5 kW solar system price₹2,70,000–₹3,40,000 · 21 to 22 units a day
- 10 kW solar system price₹5,00,000–₹6,20,000 · 43 to 45 units a day
- 15 kW solar system price₹7,20,000–₹8,80,000 · 65 to 68 units a day
- 20 kW solar system price₹9,20,000–₹11,50,000 · 86 to 90 units a day
- 25 kW solar system price₹11,00,000–₹14,00,000 · 108 to 112 units a day
- 50 kW solar system price₹21,00,000–₹26,50,000 · 215 to 225 units a day
- 100 kW solar system price₹40,00,000–₹50,00,000 · 430 to 450 units a day
Not sure which size fits? Compare every capacity on the solar system size and price guide, read about rooftop solar installation, or find your nearest Dvaitam service area.
Find out what a 1 kW system costs on your roof
Send us your last electricity bill and a photo of the roof. We will confirm whether 1 kW is the right capacity for your consumption, what it will generate at your location, what you can claim, and what the real payback looks like.