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A 3 kW rooftop system in Trivandrum costs about ₹1.7–2.1 lakh before subsidy. Central subsidy is up to ₹78,000, so most homes pay about ₹0.9–1.3 lakh and recover it in 3.5 to 5 years.
Cost, subsidy and savings by system size
| System | Indicative cost | Subsidy | Yearly generation | Yearly bill saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 kW | ₹1.2–1.4 lakh | ₹60,000 | 2,920 units | ₹20,440 |
| 3 kW | ₹1.7–2.1 lakh | ₹78,000 | 4,380 units | ₹30,660 |
| 5 kW | ₹2.8–3.4 lakh | ₹78,000 | 7,300 units | ₹51,100 |
| 10 kW | ₹5.3–6.2 lakh | ₹78,000 | 14,600 units | ₹102,200 |
Indicative: complete DCR on-grid system, ₹7 per unit. Actual prices depend on brand, roof and structure.
Why Trivandrum is different
Trivandrum has the state's highest concentration of villas, apartments, IT offices, hospitals and government institutions, so household consumption and bills are among the highest in Kerala. That pushes many homes into higher slab rates, which is why payback is often at the faster end of the 3.5 to 5 year range.
Subsidy in Trivandrum
Homes can claim the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy of up to ₹78,000. Check ANERT and KSEB for any additional state-level support.
Metering and billing in Trivandrum
KSEB supports rooftop solar through net metering for small systems and net billing for larger ones, according to KSERC's 2025 regulations as reported (billing changes from 2026). Systems up to about 3 kW (5 kW with a battery) are net-metered with full credit for exports; larger systems are net-billed, with exports settled at a low rate. Size to your daytime use and confirm current limits with your KSEB section office.
Towns covered
We cover Kowdiar, Pattom, Kazhakkoottam, Neyyattinkara, Attingal, Varkala, Nedumangad and Kovalam and many more. See the Trivandrum solar guide for every town.
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