Everything an Indian homeowner or business needs to know — subsidies, panels, financing, net metering.
Three architectures, three lifestyles. Pick the one that matches your goals, budget and DISCOM reliability.
Panels feed power to the grid via a bi-directional meter. Excess units earn credits; no batteries needed.
Completely isolated from the grid. Solar charges a battery bank that powers your loads day and night.
Grid-tied with a battery backup. Stores extra solar, runs during outages, and still exports to the grid.
| Feature | On-Grid | Off-Grid | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connected to grid | Yes | No | Yes |
| Battery storage | No | Yes | Yes |
| Works during power cut | No | Yes | Yes |
| PM Surya Ghar subsidy | Yes | No | Optional |
| Relative cost | Lowest | Highest | Medium |
DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) panels are made with India-manufactured cells, required for government subsidy. Non-DCR panels are imported — cheaper but ineligible for PM Surya Ghar.
Central government scheme launched in 2024 providing up to ₹78,000 for residential rooftop solar — directly transferred to your bank.
Surplus energy your panels produce flows back to the grid. Your DISCOM credits you for it on the next bill — making solar nearly bill-free.
Most Indian banks now offer rooftop solar loans at 9–11% for 5–10 years. Many vendors also offer 0% EMI bundles.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan — central + state scheme to solarise Indian agriculture: pumps, feeders, and farm-side mini-plants.
Use the calculator to convert your monthly bill into a personalised solar plan.
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