What Is Residential Solar Installation?
Residential solar installation is the process of fitting rooftop solar panels on a home to generate electricity from sunlight, reducing or eliminating your dependence on grid power during daylight hours. For most homes across Uttar Pradesh, this means an on-grid system: panels feed power directly into your home's wiring, with any surplus exported to the grid through a net meter and adjusted against your bill at month-end. Sunroof Solar Solutions designs each residential system around your actual monthly consumption, roof orientation and available shadow-free area — not a generic package.
Benefits of Residential Solar
Lower Electricity Bills
Most homeowners see bill reductions of 70-90% depending on system size and consumption pattern.
Government Subsidy
Up to ₹1,08,000 in combined Central + State subsidy reduces upfront cost substantially for eligible homeowners.
25-Year Panel Life
Tier-1 panels carry performance warranties up to 25 years, with steady output for decades.
Net Metering Credit
Surplus daytime power exported to the grid is credited against your night-time usage.
Increased Property Value
A commissioned rooftop solar system is an asset that can add resale value to your home.
Low Maintenance
No moving parts — an occasional clean and an annual check is typically all a residential system needs.
Which System Size Is Right for Your Home?
| Monthly Bill | Recommended Size | Approx. Cost (before subsidy) | Govt. Subsidy* |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹1,000-1,800 | 1-2 kW | ₹55,000-1,10,000 | Up to ₹1,08,000 |
| ₹1,800-3,000 | 3 kW | ₹1,65,000 | Up to ₹1,08,000 |
| ₹3,000-5,000 | 5 kW | ₹2,75,000 | Up to ₹1,08,000 |
| ₹6,000+ | 8-10 kW | ₹4,40,000-5,50,000 | Case-by-case |
*Up to ₹1,08,000 government subsidy (Central + State) is available on eligible residential rooftop installations in Uttar Pradesh. Actual eligibility and amount depend on system size, applicable government guidelines, approvals and scheme eligibility at the time of installation, and are subject to change without notice.
See our detailed 3kW Solar System or 5kW Solar System pricing pages for a full breakdown by capacity.
Installation Process
Free Site Survey
We assess your roof type, shadow-free area and existing electrical panel.
Design & Quotation
System size, panel/inverter brand and itemised pricing are shared upfront.
Subsidy Filing
We submit your government subsidy application through the applicable Central/State portal on your behalf.
Installation (3-7 Days)
Structure mounting, panel fixing, DC/AC wiring and earthing completed by certified crews.
Net Metering
We coordinate DISCOM inspection and bidirectional meter installation.
Commissioning
System is switched on, generation is verified, and warranty documents are handed over.
On-Grid vs Hybrid for Homes
Most residential customers choose an on-grid system because it has the lowest upfront cost and fastest payback — there's no battery to buy or replace. Homeowners in areas with frequent power cuts sometimes choose a hybrid system instead, which adds battery storage so essential loads like lights, fans and Wi-Fi continue running during an outage. We'll recommend the right fit during your site survey rather than defaulting to the higher-margin option.
Why Choose Sunroof Solar Solutions for Home Solar
We use only BIS-certified, ALMM-listed panels and branded inverters, install with our own in-house crews rather than subcontracted labour, and stay involved after commissioning through AMC and cleaning plans. Our quotations are itemised and fixed — the price we quote after site survey is the price you pay, with no add-on charges for structure or wiring discovered later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately ₹55,000 per kW before subsidy. A 3kW system costs around ₹1.65 lakh before subsidy. Eligible UP homeowners may receive up to ₹1,08,000 in government subsidy (Central + State), subject to applicable guidelines and approvals.
Typically 250-300 square feet of shadow-free rooftop area.
No — a standard on-grid system doesn't need one. Batteries are only required for a hybrid system with backup.
Typically 3-7 days from material delivery to commissioning, once the subsidy and design stage is complete.