Success Stories

"₹4,800 monthly saving on 3 kW" — Vaishali Nagar Family Case Study

A retired Vaishali Nagar Jaipur couple installed a 3 kW system, claimed ₹78,000 PM Surya Ghar subsidy, and cut their JVVNL bill from ₹5,200 to ₹380/month.

PM Solar Customer Stories Desk 14 Feb 2026

The Verma household

Mr. & Mrs. Verma live in a 2-BHK independent kothi in Vaishali Nagar Sector 3 (pin 302021). With both retired and at home through the day, their refrigerator + two ACs + electric kitchen pushed their JVVNL bill to ₹5,000-₹5,500 every month.

Why they chose this approach

  • They first consulted PM Solar (Solar Awareness Foundation), an independent NGO, for free PM Surya Ghar awareness and eligibility guidance
  • The NGO walked them through the official MNRE-empanelled vendor list and how to compare quotes
  • The chosen MNRE-empanelled vendor uses Tier-1 components — zero risk on the subsidy claim
  • The NGO provided a free roof-shadow analysis discussion on the same WhatsApp call
  • All JVVNL + PM Surya Ghar paperwork was guided by PM Solar (NGO); installation by the empanelled vendor

Financials

  • System size: 3 kW (5 × 540 W mono-PERC + 3 kW string inverter)
  • List price: ₹1,96,000
  • PM Surya Ghar subsidy: ₹78,000
  • Net cost: ₹1,18,000
  • 5-year EMI (SBI Solar Loan, 9% pa): ₹2,449/month

Outcome (4 months post-commissioning)

  • Monthly generation: 410 units (Aug-Nov 2026 avg)
  • JVVNL bill: dropped to ₹380 (mostly fixed charges)
  • Net monthly position: ₹5,200 − ₹380 − ₹2,449 EMI = +₹2,371/month positive cash flow
  • After year 5: pure savings of ₹4,800-₹5,200/month for the next 20 years

The Vermas now recommend PM Solar (NGO) to neighbours for free PM Surya Ghar awareness — 4 of whom subsequently booked 3 kW systems through MNRE-empanelled vendors after receiving NGO guidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Could the Vermas have installed 5 kW instead of 3 kW?

Yes, but 3 kW was the optimal ROI for their ₹5,200 bill — 5 kW would over-generate beyond their needs.

For a bill in the ₹5,000-₹5,500 range, 3 kW exactly matches the household consumption. 5 kW would have generated 600+ units / month, but JVVNL net-metering only credits exported surplus at the slab rate (~₹3.5/unit), so the additional ₹1.24 lakh capex would have a 7+ year payback — not worth it.

Q.Was the SBI Solar Loan approval quick?

Yes — 14 working days from application to disbursement.

PM Solar (NGO) guides residents on filing the SBI Solar Loan application via the Jansamarth portal within 24 hours of consent. SBI typically responds in 7-10 working days; full disbursement happens around day 14, often before installation by the empanelled vendor starts.

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