Rooftop solar in Noida

How much does solar cost in Noida after the UP subsidy?

Noida homes get one of the best deals in NCR: a 3 kW system costs about ₹1.12 to 1.32 lakh after subsidy, because Uttar Pradesh adds up to ₹30,000 on top of the central ₹78,000. A 5 kW system comes to about ₹2.22 to 2.52 lakh. Here is the working, as of November 2026.

Multiply those units by your per-unit rate to see the rupee saving. Payback with subsidy is typically 3 to 4 years in NCR, and the UP top-up can make it shorter. One detail worth knowing: the UP subsidy is ₹15,000 per kW, so even a 2 kW system collects the full ₹30,000 from the state, plus ₹60,000 from the centre.

How do I apply for the subsidy in Noida?

You apply once on the national portal; PVVNL and UPNEDA handle their parts behind it. The central subsidy is paid within 30 days of redemption, according to UPNEDA.

1. Register on pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your PVVNL account number and mobile, then apply for rooftop solar.
2. Pick a registered vendor. PVVNL checks technical feasibility for your connection.
3. Agreement and installation. You sign the vendor agreement, upload it, and we install with India-made DCR panels.
4. Inspection and net meter. We upload the installation details and DCR certificate; PVVNL inspects and fits the net meter.
5. Redeem. Once the commissioning certificate is issued, you add bank details and the central subsidy arrives by direct transfer. The UP state subsidy is added on top, and we track both.

To qualify you need to own the house, have a valid residential connection in your name and not have taken another rooftop subsidy. We check your papers at survey so there are no surprises later.

Net metering with PVVNL: what to expect

PVVNL follows UPERC's 2019 rooftop solar (RSPV) regulations. The rule that trips people up is size: your system can be up to 100% of your sanctioned load, not more. Many older Noida houses have a 2 kW or 3 kW sanction that was set years ago, before the second and third AC arrived.

If your load is too low for the system you need, we apply to PVVNL for a load increase first, then for net metering. After installation PVVNL inspects the system and replaces your meter with a bidirectional one. Your bill then nets the units you export at noon against what you draw in the evening. Read more in our net metering guide.

Independent sector houses vs high-rise societies

Noida has two very different kinds of roof, and the plan changes with each.

Sector houses

Older sectors like 14, 15A, 19, 26 and 29 are full of independent houses and builder floors on Noida Authority plots. These are the easiest solar roofs in the city: flat RCC, usually with a water tank and a mumty, and owners who can decide for themselves. You need about 80 to 100 sq ft of shade-free space per kW. Where a neighbour has added a floor, we map the shade through the day and place the panels on the side that stays clear. A raised structure keeps the terrace usable underneath.

Backup is worth deciding early. A plain on-grid system switches off in a power cut for safety, so if your house runs on an inverter during cuts, keep it alongside solar, or choose a hybrid system with its own battery. Many sector houses also have a solar water heater on the roof already; we design around it rather than ask you to move it. See on-grid vs hybrid.

High-rise societies

Towers along the Noida Expressway and in sectors like 50, 75, 78, 128 and 137 have big roofs but many owners. The roof belongs to the AOA, so the natural fit is a society system for common loads: lifts, pumps, basement lighting and the clubhouse. These get ₹18,000 per kW in central subsidy, up to 500 kW, counted at 3 kW per house. Lift rooms, water tanks and telecom towers break up the roof, so we survey it carefully before giving the committee a figure.

Societies and businesses in Noida

For an AOA, the pitch is simple: common-area bills come down every month and the saving belongs to all residents. We prepare a proposal the managing committee can share before the AGM, with the layout, the expected yearly units and one fixed price. See solar for societies.

Noida's IT offices, schools and factories in sectors like 57, 58, 63 and 80 pay commercial rates, which makes solar pay back fastest. Large flat roofs and steady daytime use suit it well. More on commercial solar.

Dust, haze and keeping output up

Noida panels need more washing than most, and a simple routine pays for itself. Dust from construction sites and the open land along the Expressway settles quickly in May and June, and November to January brings haze. A Delhi study found unwashed panels lose 0.3 to 0.6% a day in the dry season. UPNEDA suggests cleaning about every 15 days; in dusty months, weekly is better. Wash early in the morning with plain water and a soft mop; avoid detergent and hard brushes, which scratch the glass. Our smog and dust guide has the details.

Why Konarq in Noida

We have done 300+ installations across NCR and the tricity, and we handle the whole chain: PVVNL, UPNEDA and the PM Surya Ghar portal. Every project follows the same seven steps, from a bill check and roof survey to the fixed quote, paperwork, installation, net meter and subsidy. Legend says Konark's chariot for the sun took 1,200 artisans twelve years; yours takes far less.

After commissioning you get five years of care: maintenance visits, cleaning reminders timed to the dust season and app monitoring. Panels carry at least 90% output at 12 years and 80% at 25 years.

See what your roof in Noida can do. Book a free roof survey and get a fixed price with the full ₹1.08 lakh subsidy worked in.