5kW Solar System
A 5 kW rooftop system suits larger homes that run air conditioners and have higher consumption. The central subsidy is capped at 78,000 rupees for systems of 3 kW and above, but the larger system still delivers strong savings on a bigger bill.
At a glance
- Ideal for: larger homes with AC, bills around 4,500 to 6,500 rupees a month.
- Roof space needed: roughly 400 to 500 square feet, shadow free.
- Monthly generation: about 600 to 650 units in North India.
- Panels: 9 to 10 Mono PERC modules, on-grid with net metering.
Cost and subsidy
Indicative pre-subsidy cost is around 2.6 to 3.2 lakh rupees. PM Surya Ghar contributes the capped 78,000 rupee central subsidy. State top-ups in Haryana and UP may add to this. The balance can be financed through a low-interest solar loan.
Expected savings
Expect savings of roughly 4,500 to 6,000 rupees a month, with payback typically in five to seven years and decades of generation afterwards.
FAQs
Around 400 to 500 square feet of shadow-free roof. We confirm the exact layout during the site survey.
No. The central subsidy is capped at 78,000 rupees regardless of size above 3 kW. The value of a larger system is in offsetting a larger bill.