Rooftop solar is the most common way Indian homes and businesses go solar — panels installed on your existing roof, feeding your own consumption first and exporting any surplus to the grid through net metering. Here’s what’s actually involved.
How It Works
A grid-connected rooftop system generates power during daylight hours, which your building uses directly. Any surplus is exported to the grid through a net meter, and you draw back from the grid when solar generation isn’t enough — at night, for instance. Your monthly bill reflects the net of what you drew versus what you exported.
What Determines System Size
Three things mainly: how much usable, unshaded roof area you have, your roof’s structural capacity to carry panel mounting, and your actual electricity consumption. We size every system around your real usage, not the maximum your roof could physically hold.
On-Grid vs. Off-Grid vs. Hybrid
Most rooftop installations in India are on-grid, since it’s the most cost-effective option where grid power is reliable. Hybrid systems (with battery backup) make sense where power cuts are frequent or backup is a priority. We’ll tell you honestly which fits your situation rather than defaulting to the more expensive option.
Whose Roof Is It For
Rooftop solar works for homeowners, SMEs, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities alike — the fundamentals are the same, the scale and paperwork differ. See Residential Solar and Business Solar for details specific to your situation.
Getting Started
Every rooftop project starts with a free site assessment — roof area, shading, structural check, and your consumption pattern — followed by a transparent quote. Get a Free Quote to begin.