2kW Solar System
A 2 kW rooftop system suits compact families that want to cover most of their lighting, fans, television and refrigerator load. It is a strong value choice and earns 60,000 rupees of central subsidy under PM Surya Ghar.
At a glance
- Ideal for: small families, bills around 1,500 to 2,200 rupees a month.
- Roof space needed: roughly 160 to 200 square feet, shadow free.
- Monthly generation: about 220 to 260 units in North India.
- Panels: 3 to 4 Mono PERC modules, on-grid with net metering.
Cost and subsidy
Indicative pre-subsidy cost is around 1.2 to 1.5 lakh rupees. The PM Surya Ghar subsidy for 2 kW is 30,000 rupees per kW, that is 60,000 rupees, which covers a large share of the cost. Haryana and UP also run state top-ups worth checking at quotation time.
Expected savings
Expect savings of roughly 2,000 rupees a month, with a typical payback of three to five years and decades of low-cost power thereafter.
FAQs
The central PM Surya Ghar subsidy for 2 kW is 30,000 rupees per kW, totalling 60,000 rupees, credited to your bank account after commissioning.
Yes, for most small families a 2 kW system covers lighting, fans, television and a refrigerator, and offsets a large part of the monthly bill.