How much roof does a 1 kW system need?

About 70 u2013 90 sq ft, and it has to stay clear of shade between roughly 9 am and 4 pm.

How much will a 1 kW system generate in Kerala?

about 1,400 units a year, or about 115 units a month as an annual average, on a well-oriented roof.

What subsidy applies to a 1 kW system?

u20b930,000 under PM Surya Ghar. The scheme pays u20b930,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and u20b918,000 for the third, capped at u20b978,000 for 3 kW and above, and it applies to residential connections only.

What does a 1 kW system cost?

We do not publish prices, because the figure depends on your roof, your location and the components chosen. The free site survey produces a written proposal with the exact make and model of every component and a firm figure.

1 kW · Smallest system

1 kW solar system in Kochi & Ernakulam

Q: Is a 1 kW solar system right for my property?

A 1 kW system uses 2 u00d7 550 W panels, needs 70 u2013 90 sq ft of shade-free roof, and generates about 1,400 units a year in Kerala - about 115 units a month as an annual average. It typically suits a small home, a single-occupant flat with roof rights, or a household that wants to cover lighting, fans and a fridge rather than the whole bill. A site survey confirms the size against your actual KSEB bills and usable roof area before anything is recommended.

about 1,400 units a year. 70 – 90 sq ft of shade-free roof. Suits a monthly KSEB bill of roughly ₹700 – ₹1,000.

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2 × 550 W

Panels

70 – 90 sq ft

Roof needed

about 1,400 units

Generates

₹700 – ₹1,000

Suits a bill of

1 kW in figures

What a 1 kW system is, in numbers

System

Capacity

1 kW grid-tied

Panels

2 × 550 W

Inverter

1 kW string

Shade-free roof

70 – 90 sq ft

Output & scheme

Monthly average

about 115 units

Yearly

about 1,400 units

Suits a monthly bill of

₹700 – ₹1,000

PM Surya Ghar subsidy

₹30,000

1 kW is the smallest system worth net-metering. Below this the fixed costs of the meter, the paperwork and the structure dominate.

Is it right for you

Is a 1 kW solar system right for my property?

A 1 kW system uses 2 × 550 W panels, needs 70 – 90 sq ft of shade-free roof, and generates about 1,400 units a year in Kerala: about 115 units a month as an annual average. It typically suits a small home, a single-occupant flat with roof rights, or a household that wants to cover lighting, fans and a fridge rather than the whole bill. A site survey confirms the size against your actual KSEB bills and usable roof area before anything is recommended.

1 kW is the smallest system worth net-metering. Below this the fixed costs of the meter, the paperwork and the structure dominate.

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