As electricity costs climb steadily across India, rooftop solar installations are fast evolving from an eco-friendly luxury to a mainstream household investment. Residential systems now cost between Rs 1.2 lakh and Rs 2.5 lakh, depending on size and configuration. After factoring in government subsidies under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, homeowners can expect effective costs to fall sharply to Rs 60,000–Rs 90,000 — a tipping point that’s fuelling nationwide adoption. Advertisement

Industry experts such as Swapnil Wakade and Anil Gupta note that rooftop solar is now one of the most financially viable home improvements, with payback periods as short as four to six years. The economic appeal has deepened as power tariffs rise across states, making solar not just an environmental dec

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