Siliguri is a city in the northeast Indian state of West Bengal. It sits in the foothills of the Himalayas, surrounded by tea gardens. It’s home to the North Bengal Science Centre, with its digital planetarium and model T. rex. To the east is leafy Surya Sen Park, named after an independence activist, and the huge, white-domed ISKCON Temple. Farther north, the Salugara Monastery is a colorful Buddhist shrine.
Siliguri 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 Siliguri. In Siliguri, there is slab unit charge cost of electricity. In Siliguri, 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.
Solar Panel Price in Siliguri in 2023
With the continuous up-gradation on solar panels esp in technology, also the changes in tax regime the prices of solar panels have seen an increase of up to 50% over the last few years. While prices have gone high, to a certain extent the increased efficiency of solar panels has helped keeping the value proposition in place. Solar power continues to be the most preferred resource for renewable energy.
In Siliguri, with the presence of 150 solar solutions shops along with 50 inverter battery shops and 100 electrical shops are within reach of any customer.
Solar Panel Cost: The price of solar panels varies with the technology, type, size, scope of government subsidy etc.
Generally, solar panels or solar PV modules that have higher capacities are at a lesser cost on per watt calculation vs the small capacity panels as their cost goes higher on per watt basis.
Solar Panel Cost
Solar Panel Type |
Price |
Cost of one Solar Panel |
Rs. 1,000 to 25,000 |
Cost of small Solar Panel |
Rs.1,000 to 3,000 |
Cost of Portable Solar Panel |
Rs 3,000 to 7,000 |
Cost of 12v Solar Panel |
Rs.1,000 to 9,500 |
Cost of 24v Solar Panel |
Rs 20,000 to 25,000 |
Application: Solar power system is looked as an independent of power solution by many and similarly a lot believe it to be a power backup solution. Technically both are true as the solar system can independent power source -ie -
Off Grid Solar Power System - Such system are deployed where the power outage is too frequent, or long power cuts or low voltage conditions. Also places where getting electricity to reach is still a challenge, such a solution is a boon. Subsidy in such a case is not an option.
Price of Off Grid Solar Power System
Solar System Size |
Price |
1 kW Off Grid Solar System |
Rs. 96,000 |
2 kW Off Grid Solar System |
Rs. 1,92,000 |
3 kW Off Grid Solar System |
Rs. 2,88,000 |
5 kW Off Grid Solar System |
Rs. 4,80,000 |
7.5 kW Off Grid Solar System |
Rs. 7,20,000 |
10 kW Off Grid Solar System |
Rs. 9,60,000 |
15 kW Off Grid Solar System |
On Demand |
25 kW Off Grid Solar System |
On Demand |
50 kW Off Grid Solar System |
On Demand |
On Grid Solar Power System -this system is connected with the Grid and is provisioned to avail subsidy. More interestingly the MNRE has recently introduced a new process that will help the home owners to avail the subsidy by getting few entries along with the digital pic of theirs on a specified portal. This initiative has made the entire process for users very convenient and simple. Users who want to leverage the subsidy and the benefits of lower electricity bills tend to avail this.
Price of On Grid Solar Power System
Solar System Size |
Price |
1 kW On Grid Solar System |
Rs. 60,000 |
2 kW On Grid Solar System |
Rs. 1,20,000 |
3 kW On Grid Solar System |
Rs. 1,80,000 |
5 kW On Grid Solar System |
Rs. 3,00,000 |
7.5 kW On Grid Solar System |
Rs. 4,00,000 |
10 kW On Grid Solar System |
Rs. 6,00,000 |
15 kW On Grid Solar System |
Rs. 8,25,000 |
25 kW On Grid Solar System |
Rs. 13,75,000 |
50 kW On Grid Solar System |
Rs. 25,00,000 |
100 kW On Grid Solar System | Rs. 60,00,000 |
Hybrid Solar system- Hybrid is a combination of above 2 with the help of certain control mechanisms
Price of Hybrid Solar Power System
Solar System Size |
Price |
1 kW Hybrid Solar System |
Rs. 1,15,000 |
2 kW Hybrid Solar System |
Rs. 2,30,000 |
3 kW Hybrid Solar System |
Rs. 3,45,000 |
5 kW Hybrid Solar System |
Rs. 5,75,000 |
7.5 kW Hybrid Solar System |
Rs. 8,62,500 |
10 kW Hybrid Solar System |
Rs.11,50,000 |
15 kW Hybrid Solar System |
On Demand |
25 kW Hybrid Solar System |
On Demand |
50 kW Hybrid Solar System |
On Demand |
Applications like : homes, shops, farms, farmhouses, look for the opportunity to deploy solar solutions.
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Loom Solar Distributors, Dealers & Installers in Siliguri, West Bengal
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7 comments
Moumita Chanda
Hi, interested to install solar system in my house. It’s 2 floor building of 1500 sq feet each…can send me quotation ?
Tapas mandal
10kw panal rate
Tapas mandal
10kw panal rate
Uttam Chhetri
Want to instal at my residence. Pl let me know the total cost. 700 To 800 W will do.
Rudrendra Chowdhury
Interested in installing solar panels in residential house. Can you please quote a cost estimation ? Is there any Govt. Subsidy available ?
Yogi
Want a solar system in home … price quotation
Tashi Dhundup Bhutia
Know knowledge and intrested