Short answerSolar cuts electricity bills by up to 90%, pays back in about four to six years for homes, protects against tariff rises for 25 years, keeps farms irrigating without diesel, and avoids around a tonne of CO₂ per kW each year.
For homes
- Bills cut by 80–95% with net metering
- Up to ₹78,000 subsidy under PM Surya Ghar
- Cooler top-floor rooms under the panel shade
- Backup during cuts with a hybrid system
For farms
- Daytime irrigation with no diesel
- Solar fencing that protects the whole season’s crop
- Possible PM KUSUM subsidy for pumps
For businesses and institutions
- Replaces ₹9–12 per unit commercial tariffs
- Depreciation benefit as allowed under tax rules
- Visible commitment to clean energy for students, patients and customers
For the environment
Each kW of solar in Telangana generates about 1,500 units a year. At India’s grid emission factor of roughly 0.8 kg CO₂ per unit, that avoids around 1.2 tonnes of CO₂ annually, equal to the yearly absorption of dozens of mature trees.
Frequently asked questions
Does solar increase property value?
A well-installed system with transferable warranties is generally seen as a plus by buyers because it lowers running costs.