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Solar Savings Calculator

Get a rough idea of the system size you need and what it could save. Adjust the inputs to see how estimates change.

Calculator results are estimates only. Actual generation, savings and payback depend on location, tariff, roof conditions, system design, weather and other factors. Results are not a guarantee of performance or savings.

Check your bill; residential tariffs are commonly ₹6–₹10 per unit.

Estimated results

Estimated system size
Roof area needed (approx.)
Estimated monthly generation
Estimated annual generation
Estimated annual savings
Approximate payback

Assumptions: ~3.5–4.4 units per kW per day depending on region, ~90 sq ft per kW, savings limited to roughly your own consumption. Cost bands are indicative and can be updated by the site owner.

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Solar Capacity Guide

All values are approximate and depend on location, panel efficiency, tilt and shading.

CapacityApprox. daily generationApprox. annual generationApprox. roof areaTypical applicationIndicative savings*
1 kW3.5–4.5 units/day1,300–1,600 units/yr80–100 sq ftSmall home; lights, fans, TV, fridge₹9,100–₹14,400 / yr
2 kW7–9 units/day2,600–3,200 units/yr160–200 sq ftSmall family; adds a 1-ton AC in daytime₹18,200–₹28,800 / yr
3 kW10–13 units/day3,900–4,800 units/yr240–300 sq ftTypical 2–3 BHK home with one or two ACs₹27,300–₹43,200 / yr
4 kW14–18 units/day5,200–6,400 units/yr320–400 sq ftLarger home, multiple ACs, water heater₹36,400–₹57,600 / yr
5 kW17–22 units/day6,500–8,000 units/yr400–500 sq ftLarge home or small shop/clinic₹45,500–₹72,000 / yr
6 kW21–27 units/day7,800–9,600 units/yr480–600 sq ftBungalow / small commercial₹54,600–₹86,400 / yr
10 kW35–45 units/day13,000–16,000 units/yr800–1,000 sq ftCommercial, school, small industry₹91,000–₹144,000 / yr

*Indicative savings assume a tariff of ₹7–₹9 per unit and full use of generated units; actual savings vary.