
Rooftop Solar in Chennai: Costs, Subsidy and ROI (2026 Guide)
Thinking about going solar? Chennai’s sunshine makes rooftop solar one of the best investments a property can make. We break down real costs, subsidies and payback.
RS Technologies designs and installs solar energy systems in Chennai — rooftop power generation, hybrid inverters, battery backup, and solar-powered CCTV, street lights, water pumps, and automation — helping homes and businesses cut electricity bills and stay powered around the clock.

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Chennai gets strong sunlight for most of the year, which makes rooftop solar one of the most practical investments for homes and businesses. RS Technologies designs and installs rooftop solar systems for homes, apartments, offices, schools and factories, along with solar-powered CCTV, street lights, water pumps and gate automation.
Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, homes can receive a central subsidy of ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the third kW — up to ₹78,000 for a system of 3 kW or more. Tamil Nadu’s 2026 budget announced an additional state top-up of up to ₹22,000; the state’s detailed guidelines are still awaited.
The subsidy requires DCR (domestically manufactured) panels and an installation by a vendor registered on the national portal. Always ask your installer to show their registration before you sign.
See also: Tamil Nadu’s ₹1 lakh solar subsidy — what we know · Rooftop solar cost, subsidy and ROI
For offices, schools, factories and warehouses with large daytime loads, rooftop solar offsets expensive commercial tariffs. We size these systems from your load profile and roof area, and can combine them with solar-powered CCTV and lighting for perimeter areas.
| System | Typical market range |
|---|---|
| On-grid 3 kW home system with DCR panels, before subsidy | ≈ ₹1.8 – ₹2.2 lakh |
A typical market range, not a quote. Price depends on panel and inverter brand, mounting height and roof type; commercial systems are quoted after a survey. Any current offer shown above has its own fixed price.
We are based in Chrompet and install and service systems across all of Chennai — the city, its suburbs and its industrial belts. Choose your zone for local details:
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FAQ
The central PM Surya Ghar subsidy is up to ₹78,000 for a 3 kW or larger home system. Tamil Nadu has announced a state top-up of up to ₹22,000, with detailed guidelines still awaited.
It depends on your monthly consumption and roof space. As a rough guide, many homes use a 3 kW system; we size it from your recent electricity bills.
A standard on-grid system shuts down during a grid outage for safety. If you need power during cuts, a hybrid system with batteries is the right choice.
As an indicative market range, a good-quality on-grid 3 kW home system costs around ₹1.8 to ₹2.2 lakh before subsidy.
Yes. We design commercial and industrial rooftop systems based on your load and roof area, along with solar street lights and solar CCTV.
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