On-Grid Solar Installation in Lucknow
On-Grid Solar System Buying Guide: Prices, Subsidy, And Advantages and Disadvantages Disclosed
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About Maven Green Energy
Maven Green Energy Private Limited is
a trusted Solar EPC company with over 7 years of experience in delivering reliable and
high-performance solar energy solutions across India.
Our services include:
- The installation of on-grid rooftop solar systems for homes and housing societies.
- After-installation maintenance and after sales care.
- Varied EMI options for our customers
- Using prefabricated mounting structures for the installation of solar panels.
We closely work with our customers and build a legacy that will last for as long as your solar system will last (at least 7 years)
Overview of On-Grid Solar System
An on-grid solar system is also known as a grid-tied system since it is connected to the main
utility grid. One of the best things about installing on-grid solar at home is the subsidy you
get.
The Indian
government offers homeowners a subsidy for installing a rooftop on-grid solar system
ranging between Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 78,000 (depending upon the installed system capacity).
What is an On-grid Solar System?
An on-grid solar system (grid-tied) connects directly to the utility grid through a bi-directional meter (net meter). Most Indian homes with a reliable grid connection choose on-grid solar since this system is powerful enough to support all household energy requirements.
Solar Subsidy For On-grid System
The Indian government offers a subsidy when you install an on-grid solar system for home. This
subsidy remains the same for all states in India.
Here are the subsidy breakdown details:
| Solar System Size | Solar Subsidy Offered Under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana |
|---|---|
| 1 kWp | Rs. 30,000 |
| 2 kWp | Rs. 60,000 |
| 3 kWp and higher | Rs. 78,000 |
Please note : The subsidy is capped at Rs. 78,000 for on-grid rooftop solar systems that are 3 kWp or higher.
Did you know? The state government of UP offers an additional subsidy to
homeowners on top of the subsidy offered by the central government.
Here are the state subsidy details for UP homeowners:
- State subsidy for 1-2 kW solar systems: Rs. 15,000/ kW
- State subsidy for systems >=2 kW: Rs. 30,000
Advantages and Disadvantages of On-Grid Solar System
Installing solar at home comes with a unique set of advantages (and a few limitations). Let’s get started with the many benefits you’ll reap by installing a rooftop on-grid solar system at home:
- Energy Production Monitoring: It’s easy to keep a track of the units of electricity that your solar system generated.
- Simplified Solar Billing: It’s easier to understand the solar electricity bill.
- Rapid Payback & Decades of Free Power: Once the solar on-grid system’s price breaks even in 3 to 5 years, you get free solar electricity for the next 20-22 years.
- Significant Monthly Savings: The monthly electricity bill reduces substantially.
- There’s no Battery Requirement: Your grid plays the role of the battery. The system will directly supply excess units to the grid and take them back when needed.
- No Battery Replacement Costs: Since there’s no battery, there are no battery replacement charges involved.
- Most Affordable Solar Option: Out of the 3 types of solar systems, the on-grid solar system for homes is the most affordable option.
- Exclusive Solar Subsidy: The government offers a subsidy only on an on-grid solar system for residential homes (that use DCR panels).