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Solar guides, in plain English

No jargon, no sales pitch. Understand how each type of solar system actually works in India — the money, the constraints, and who each one suits.

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On-Grid Solar

The cheapest, most common setup. Cut your bill, claim subsidy, export surplus — but no backup during outages.

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Off-Grid Solar

Battery-backed independence. Works through blackouts, but costs more and no subsidy.

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Hybrid Solar

Grid-tied with a small battery. Export like on-grid, keep essentials running during cuts.

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Earn from Surplus Space

Big terrace, warehouse roof, or idle plot? Oversize and sell what you don't use.

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Panel Types Compared

Poly vs Mono PERC vs TOPCon vs Bifacial — efficiency, cost, and when each makes sense.

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How Many Solar Panels Do I Need?

Turn your monthly units into kW, panel count and roof space — with tables by usage and state.

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Solar Generation per kW

How many units 1 kW to 10 kW of panels make per day, month and year in each state, and what lowers output.

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Net Metering Explained

How exported units are credited, net vs gross metering, and the national rules on limits and timelines.

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Commercial Rooftop Solar

Sizing, cost per kW, 40% accelerated depreciation, ToD tariffs and payback for shops, offices and factories.

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Solar Panel Cost in India (2026)

Price per kW, a 1–10 kW price list before and after subsidy, DCR panel prices and what batteries add.

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PM Surya Ghar Subsidy

The residential subsidy explained — slabs, eligibility, and how to apply.

Know your type? Get your numbers.

The calculator turns any of these into a real cost, subsidy, and payback estimate for your home.

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