Solar Panel Price in Kolkata, সৌর প্যানেল, কলকাতা, West Bengal

Solar Rooftop System Provider in Kolkata, West Bengal

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Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is the capital of India's West Bengal state. Founded as an East India Company trading post, it was India's capital under the British Raj from 1773–1911. Today it’s known for its grand colonial architecture, art galleries and cultural festivals. It’s also home to Mother House, headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa, whose tomb is on site.

Kolkata Electricity Rate

Slab Unit	Cost Per Unit (Rs.)
0 – 150 Units	₹ 5.50
150 – 300 Units	₹ 6.00
300 – 400 Units	₹ 6.50
More than 400 Units	₹ 7.00
Fixed/Demand Charges	₹ 412.50
Electricity Duty	₹ 20.63
Sanctioned Load	3 kW / 5 kW

The rate of electricity is 7.50 Indian Rupee per unit (kWh) for residential consumers and 12.50 Indian Rupee for commercial consumers which includes all components of the electricity bill such as the cost of power, distribution, and taxes. We find electricity traffic rate after discussion with local residents of Kolkata. In Kolkata, there is slab unit charge cost of electricity. In Kolkata, 70% of homes have a 3kW sanctioned load and 25% of homes have 1kW &2kW sanctioned load. Avg. cost of normal homes (which has 3kW meter) come approx. Rs. 3000 to 3500 per month.

How to Install Rooftop Solar?

Bill Amount (in Rs.)	Recommended System (in kW)	Payback
3,000	3kW	4-5 years
5,000	5kW	4-5 years
7,500	7.5kW	4-5 years
10,000	10kW	4-5 years

The economics of rooftop solar energy in India has become extremely compelling. It makes great sense for commercial and industrial customers to use rooftop solar energy as it has become much cheaper than the grid electricity. You can convert your own property into a revenue-generating avenue by investing in solar and achieving ROI in just 4-5 years.