Yes, the MNRE subsidy program is still active. The current subsidy is ₹78,000, applicable to domestic consumers only.

You will need the following:

• Aadhaar card
• PAN card
• Bank passbook
• Recent KSEB bill
• Location of your house (Google Maps works)
• Phone number

Yes and No. You’ll still receive a bill for the fixed charge, which is usually under ₹300 depending on project size. However, the energy charge will be zero.

KSEB pays ₹3.26 per unit for banked solar energy. Settlement usually happens between September and November. You’ll need to submit your bank passbook.

Yes. You will need to upgrade the inverter to a hybrid model and add a battery pack. The cost is negotiable, especially if you're under warranty and trading in old equipment.

No, TOD (Time of Day) billing only affects the cost of electricity from the grid. It has no impact on solar production.

TOD (Time of Day) billing adjusts the price of electricity depending on when you use it. The base unit rate is ₹8.80:

• Daytime (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM): 75% → ₹6.60/unit
• Evening Peak (6:00 PM – 11:00 PM): 125% → ₹11.00/unit
• Night (11:00 PM – 6:00 AM): 100% → ₹8.80/unit

This structure encourages off-peak energy usage and helps reduce overall demand.