How Much Can Businesses Save with Solar Power in India 2026 ?
For Indian businesses in 2026, electricity is no longer just a utility it is a significant operational cost that directly impacts the bottom line. With grid tariffs for commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors reaching as high as ₹10–₹14 per unit in some states, switching to solar has shifted from an “environmental choice” to a “financial necessity.”
At Unisun Power Solutions, we help enterprises transform their idle rooftops into revenue-generating assets. But the big question remains: Exactly how much can your business save?
The Financial Breakdown: How Much Are You Losing to the Grid?
In the current fiscal landscape, solar power costs approximately ₹2.5–₹3.5 per unit (levelized over 25 years). Compare this to the increasing grid rates, and the math becomes clear:
Small Businesses: A small factory or office saving ₹50,000 a month can add ₹6 Lakhs back to their annual profit.
Medium Enterprises: Systems sized between 100kW to 500kW often see monthly savings of ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹7 Lakhs.
Large Industries: Mega-factories can save crores of rupees annually, effectively shielding themselves from the 5–7% annual grid tariff hikes.
Key Factors Driving Business Solar ROI in 2026
1. Accelerated Depreciation (AD)
Under Section 32 of the Income Tax Act, businesses can claim 40% depreciation in the first year of solar installation. This acts as a massive tax shield, effectively reducing your project cost by nearly 10–12% through tax savings alone.
2. The Payback Period
With the current efficiency of TopCon and Bifacial modules provided by Unisun Power Solutions, most commercial projects reach their break-even point within 3 to 4 years.
The Math: If your system lasts 25 years and pays for itself in 4 years, you get 21 years of nearly free electricity.
3. Net Metering & Banking
Excess energy generated during Sundays or holidays doesn’t go to waste. Through government-approved net metering, this power is fed back into the grid, giving you credits that further reduce your monthly bills.
Why Choose Unisun Power Solutions?
As a leading Solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) provider, Unisun Power Solutions specializes in high-yield industrial installations. We don’t just “put up panels”; we engineer solutions:
Custom Design: We optimize your roof space using 3D shadow analysis to ensure maximum generation.
Top-Tier Technology: We use the latest 2026 high-efficiency modules to ensure your ROI is realized faster.
Pan-India Presence: From Mumbai and Pune to Bangalore and Delhi, we provide end-to-end support, including government approvals and net metering.
Conclusion: Is 2026 the Year to Go Solar?
The opportunity cost of waiting is higher than ever. Every month you delay is another month of paying high-interest “rent” to the electricity grid. Solar power provides the energy independence and cost-predictability that modern Indian businesses need to scale.