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Empanelled Solar Installers in Karnataka
To be eligible for the PM Surya Ghar subsidy, your system must be installed by a vendor who is officially empanelled. Using an unregistered contractor will result in your application being rejected.
⚠️ Mandated Warranty:
All empanelled vendors must provide a 5-year Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMC) by law. This covers any inverter replacements, panel defects, and structural issues for the first five years at zero cost to you.
All empanelled vendors must provide a 5-year Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMC) by law. This covers any inverter replacements, panel defects, and structural issues for the first five years at zero cost to you.
Vetting Installers in Bangalore & Beyond
Karnataka has hundreds of installers. When reviewing quotes, ensure you vet them for:
- BESCOM Familiarity: The biggest bottleneck in Bangalore is DISCOM paperwork. Ensure your vendor has dedicated liaison staff who handle BESCOM approvals.
- ALMM Transparency: Demand that the quote specifies the exact panel manufacturer, wattage, and cell type (e.g., Mono PERC Half-Cut 540W) and verify it against the ALMM list.
- Roof Structure Quality: In high-wind or coastal areas (like Mangalore), ensure the vendor uses hot-dip galvanized iron (HDGI) or aluminum structures, securely anchored.
Pricing Benchmarks (Karnataka Averages)
Prices vary based on inverter choice (String vs Microinverters) and elevation structures.
| System Size | Average Gross Cost Range |
|---|---|
| 2 kW | ₹1,00,000 - ₹1,10,000 |
| 3 kW | ₹1,45,000 - ₹1,55,000 |
| 5 kW | ₹2,20,000 - ₹2,40,000 |