Frequently Asked Questions

If your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, the outcome depends mainly on whether your system is connected to the grid and how your local policy works (which varies across India, including Gujarat) i.e., Extra power is sent to the grid, You get credits through net metering and Billing cycle adjustment.

Yes — in India (including Surat, Gujarat), there are very good government subsidies and incentives for installing solar panels in 2026.

Solar systems are pretty low-maintenance, but “low” doesn’t mean “none.” A little regular care keeps output high and prevents small issues from becoming expensive ones.

• Panel cleaning (Important).
• Basic visual Inspection.
• Inverter check.
• Electrical & safety check (yearly).
• Battery maintenance (if you have one).
• Weather-related care.

Yes on cloudy days (but less), and in night it only works if you have storage or grid backup.

1. Physical installation: 1–3 days for most homes

2. Full process (including approvals): 2–6 weeks

1. Roughly 100 sq ft per 1 kW system.

2. Example: A 3 kW system needs ~300 sq ft.

Net metering lets you do the follow

• Export extra electricity to the grid.
• Get credits on your electricity bill.

Panels: 25+ years.




Inverter: 8–12 years (may need replacement)

Before Subsidy (Market Price)

Typical installed cost as below:

• 1 kW system → ₹60,000 - ₹80,000
• 2 kW system → ₹1.1 – ₹1.4 lakh
• 3 kW system → ₹1.6 – ₹1.95 lakh
• 5 kW system → ₹2.3 – ₹3.0 lakh
• 10 kW system → ₹4.75 – ₹5.5 lakh

Average Rate: ₹55–₹75 per watt

After Subsidy (Market Price)

With central + Gujarat Subsidy:

• 1 kW system → ₹30,000 - ₹50,000
• 2 kW system → ₹50,000 – ₹80,000
• 3 kW system → ₹70,000 – ₹1.1 lakh
• 5 kW system → ₹1.7 – ₹2.4 lakh
• 10 kW system → ₹4.2 – ₹5.7 lakh

After Subsidy: ₹80,000-₹2 lakh

Typical savings by system size as below:

1 kW System

• Generates ~120–140 units/month
• Saves ~₹800–₹1,200/month

2 kW System

• ~240–280 units
• Saves ~₹1,500–₹2,500/month

3 kW System (Most Common)

• ~350–420 units
• Saves ~₹2,500–₹4,000/month

5 kW System

• ~600–700 units
• Saves ~₹4,000–₹7,000/month

Typical Payback Time

• 3–5 years → most common range
• Sometimes as low as 2.5–3 years if your electricity bill is high

After that: Electricity is almost free for 15–20+ years

Yes — in Surat, Gujarat, rooftop solar is generally a strong long-term investment, but only if it’s sized and installed properly. It’s not magic money, but the economics are genuinely solid.

Why solar makes sense long-term

• High returns vs other investments.
• Huge lifetime savings.
• Protection from rising electricity prices.
• Low maintenance.

A solar power system is known for its low maintenance requirements and long lifespan. Once installed, it can operate efficiently for 25+ years with minimal upkeep. However, basic maintenance is still important to ensure maximum energy output and system performance.

Monitoring your solar system helps ensure it is operating efficiently and generating the expected amount of electricity. With modern solar installations, performance tracking is simple, real-time, and accessible from anywhere.

• Mobile App Monitoring
• Web-Based Monitoring Portals
• Inverter Display Screen
• Energy Meter and Net Metering Data
• Performance Alerts and Fault Detection
• Regular Performance Checks

Yes — weather conditions can influence how much electricity your solar system generates. However, modern solar panels are designed to work efficiently in a wide range of environments, meaning they continue producing power even when conditions are not ideal.

25 to 30 years is the standard lifespan for most modern solar panels