Residential Solar Installation

Rooftop Solar for Your Home

A residential solar system turns your unused roof into a source of daytime electricity. Panels generate power whenever there is sunlight, your home uses it first, and — with an on-grid system and net meter — surplus units can be exported to the grid and adjusted against your bill, as per the applicable net-metering rules.

For many families in Kanpur, Lucknow and across Uttar Pradesh, summer air-conditioning pushes bills up sharply. A correctly sized rooftop system can offset a meaningful share of that consumption. How much depends on your usage, roof and tariff — which is why we start with your bill, not a fixed package.

Benefits of Home Rooftop Solar

• Lower dependence on the grid during daylight hours
• Potential long-term bill savings, depending on usage and tariff
• Uses existing roof space, with elevated structures available to keep terraces usable
• Clean energy generated where it is used
• Possible financial assistance for eligible households, subject to scheme rules

How to Estimate the Right System Size

System size is measured in kilowatts (kW). To get a first estimate:

1. Find your monthly units. Your electricity bill shows consumption in kWh (units). Average a summer and a winter bill.
2. Estimate generation per kW. In Uttar Pradesh, 1 kW of well-placed panels may generate roughly 3.5–4.5 units a day, or about 110–135 units a month, depending on orientation, shading and season.
3. Divide and round. Monthly units ÷ monthly generation per kW gives an indicative size. Then check it against your roof area and sanctioned load.

*Indicative only, based on ~120 units per kW per month and ~100 sq. ft. per kW. Your actual recommendation depends on a site assessment.

Prefer a quick number? Use the savings calculator below.

On-Grid, Off-Grid and Hybrid Systems

On-grid (grid-tied)

Connected to the electricity grid without batteries. It is usually the simplest and most economical option for homes with a reliable supply, and works with net metering. It does not supply power during a grid outage.

Off-grid

Runs independently using batteries to store energy for use at night or during outages. Suited to locations with no or very unreliable grid supply, but batteries add cost and need replacement over time.

Hybrid

Connected to the grid and also equipped with batteries. It can back up selected loads during power cuts while still working with the grid. A good fit where outages are frequent and backup matters.

Our Home Installation Process

1. Enquiry and bill review
2. Site visit to check roof, shading and wiring routes
3. System design and itemised quotation
4. Approvals and net-metering application guidance
5. Installation, testing and commissioning
6. Handover with monitoring and cleaning guidance

What Affects the Cost of Home Solar?

• System capacity (kW)
• Panel type and wattage, and the inverter brand and type
• Mounting structure — standard, elevated or custom
• Roof type, building height and cable lengths
• Batteries, if you choose a hybrid or off-grid system
• Metering, approval and net-metering charges

We explain each of these in our guide to solar system cost in Uttar Pradesh.

Residential Solar Subsidy

Eligible households may receive central financial assistance under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana for grid-connected rooftop solar. The amount depends on system capacity and the applicant must meet the scheme conditions, apply through the national portal and use a registered vendor.

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