Question 1

What is the cost of solar panel installation in Ahmedabad?

Accepted Answer

We install three packages with fixed, quotation-backed prices: 3.3 kWp - net payable ₹1,64,000, ₹86,000 after the ₹78,000 subsidy; 3.85 kWp - ₹1,88,800, ₹1,10,800 after subsidy; and 4.4 kWp - ₹2,14,500, ₹1,36,500 after subsidy. Prices are the same across every city we serve.

Question 2

What is the payback period for solar in Ahmedabad?

Accepted Answer

Most Ahmedabad households recover their net investment in 3.5 to 4.5 years thanks to high sunlight (about 5.6 kWh/m²/day) and the subsidy. Commercial units with heavy daytime loads often pay back in under 3 years with accelerated depreciation.

Question 3

Will the subsidy come to me or to the installer?

Accepted Answer

The ₹78,000 PM Surya Ghar subsidy is credited directly to your bank account after commissioning and DISCOM inspection. You pay the full system value and receive the subsidy separately - we file the claim on your behalf.

Question 4

Do I need to change my existing wiring?

Accepted Answer

Usually not. The solar system connects at your main distribution board, and existing house wiring stays as it is. If your meter or sanctioned load needs upgrading, we flag it during the survey before you commit.

Question 5

How much government subsidy can I get in Ahmedabad?

Accepted Answer

Ahmedabad homeowners get ₹78,000 under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana - the maximum amount, which all three of our packages (3.3 kWp, 3.85 kWp and 4.4 kWp) qualify for. It is credited directly to your bank account after DISCOM inspection and depends on final approval.

Question 6

How do I apply for PM Surya Ghar subsidy?

Accepted Answer

Registration happens on the national PM Surya Ghar portal with your electricity consumer number, followed by vendor selection, installation, net-meter application, DISCOM inspection and finally bank-account subsidy release. We complete the entire application on your behalf at no extra cost - you only sign and share your consumer number, Aadhaar and bank details.

Question 7

Do you charge separately for subsidy and net metering paperwork?

Accepted Answer

No. For systems we supply and install, portal application, DISCOM liaison, net metering and the subsidy claim are included in the quoted package price.

Question 8

How long does the ₹78,000 subsidy take to arrive?

Accepted Answer

The claim is filed after commissioning and DISCOM inspection, and the credit typically follows within a few weeks. Delays are almost always document mismatches rather than scheme problems.

Question 9

Can you fix a subsidy application that was rejected?

Accepted Answer

Often yes. We review the file to find the actual rejection cause - commonly a name mismatch, non-DCR modules, or capacity above sanctioned load - and refile where the issue can be corrected.

Question 10

Which DISCOM handles net metering for my address?

Accepted Answer

Ahmedabad urban is typically Torrent Power, Gandhinagar and North Gujarat UGVCL, and the Vadodara region MGVCL. We confirm it from your bill header rather than by area assumption.

Question 11

How much roof area do I need for a home solar system?

Accepted Answer

Roughly 60–70 sq ft of shadow-free area per kWp. A 3.3 kWp system needs about 200–230 sq ft and a 4.4 kWp system about 280–310 sq ft, excluding walkway and parapet clearances.

Question 12

How long does residential solar installation take in Ahmedabad?

Accepted Answer

Physical installation takes one to three days. The full cycle from survey to net metering and commissioning is typically 12 to 15 working days within Ahmedabad municipal limits, depending on DISCOM scheduling.

Question 13

Can I install rooftop solar on a flat in an apartment society?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with a written roof area allotment or NOC from the society. Where individual allotment is not possible, a common-area system for lifts, pumps and lighting usually delivers the fastest payback for the society as a whole.

Question 14

Is the solar site survey really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes - no site visit charge and no obligation to buy. You receive a written itemised quotation afterwards regardless of whether you proceed.

Question 15

How long does a rooftop survey take?

Accepted Answer

Usually 30 to 45 minutes on site for a residential roof, plus a short check at your meter. Commercial and industrial sites take longer because of structural and interconnection assessment.

Question 16

What should I have ready for the survey?

Accepted Answer

Your last electricity bill (ideally 12 months of them), roof access, and if you live in a society, an idea of the roof allotment position. Nothing else is needed.

Question 17

Can you quote accurately without visiting my roof?

Accepted Answer

We can give an indicative size and price band from your bill, but a firm fixed quotation needs the survey - shading, roof condition, meter phase and sanctioned load all change the design.

Question 18

Does an on-grid solar system work during a power cut?

Accepted Answer

No. Grid-tied inverters must shut down during an outage under anti-islanding rules, to protect line workers from back-feed. Backup during outages requires a hybrid system with a battery.

Question 19

Is an on-grid system eligible for the ₹78,000 subsidy?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PM Surya Ghar is designed for grid-connected residential rooftop systems with net metering, so on-grid installations using DCR-compliant modules are the standard subsidised configuration.

Question 20

What happens to the extra units my system generates?

Accepted Answer

They are exported through your bi-directional net meter and credited against your consumption for the billing cycle, with surplus carried forward as banked units per the applicable regulations.

Question 21

Do on-grid systems need much maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Very little beyond regular cleaning and an annual electrical check. With no battery bank, there is no consumable component to replace during the system's life.

Question 22

Does a hybrid solar system keep net metering?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A hybrid installation stays grid-connected, so it can export surplus generation through a bi-directional meter while still providing backup during outages.

Question 23

How long will a hybrid system run my house in a power cut?

Accepted Answer

That is set by the backup schedule and battery size, not by the array. An essentials tier - lights, fans, router, TV - typically runs for several hours; adding an AC shortens it sharply unless the bank is much larger.

Question 24

Is a hybrid system worth the extra cost over on-grid?

Accepted Answer

It is worth it if outages genuinely cost you money, comfort or safety. If your supply is reliable, on-grid gives a faster payback because there is no battery to buy or replace.

Question 25

Is an off-grid solar system eligible for the ₹78,000 subsidy?

Accepted Answer

Generally no. PM Surya Ghar is structured around grid-connected residential rooftop systems with net metering, so off-grid installations typically fall outside the scheme.

Question 26

I have a grid connection but frequent outages. Should I go off-grid?

Accepted Answer

No. A hybrid system is almost always the better answer: you keep the grid connection and export credit, and the battery covers only the loads you need during an outage.

Question 27

Is there a government subsidy for commercial solar in Gujarat?

Accepted Answer

The PM Surya Ghar ₹78,000 subsidy is for residential consumers only. Commercial projects are justified on tariff savings, accelerated depreciation on the capital cost and GST input credit where applicable.

Question 28

What is the payback period for commercial rooftop solar in Ahmedabad?

Accepted Answer

Commercial payback is usually shorter than residential because the tariff is higher and daytime self-consumption is near total. The exact figure depends on your tariff category, load curve and tax position, which we model in the proposal.

Question 29

Can a housing society install solar for common-area consumption?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it is often the most practical society project. The connection for lifts, pumps and common lighting is metered separately, so a common-area system reduces maintenance charges for every member.

Question 30

Will installation disrupt our business hours?

Accepted Answer

We phase commercial installation around your operating hours, and the grid interconnection cutover is scheduled for a shutdown window agreed in advance. Retail and healthcare sites are usually worked on outside peak hours.

Question 31

How large a solar system can my factory roof take?

Accepted Answer

As a rule of thumb, 100 kWp needs roughly 7,000–8,000 sq ft of usable sheet roof, but the real limit is purlin capacity, sheet condition and shading from adjacent structures. We confirm it from a structural check, not from area alone.

Question 32

Can solar be installed without stopping production?

Accepted Answer

Yes for the roof works, which proceed alongside normal operations. Only the interconnection cutover and DISCOM inspection need a short planned shutdown, scheduled with your electrical team.

Question 33

How often should solar panels be cleaned in Ahmedabad?

Accepted Answer

Roughly every two to four weeks in the dry, dusty months, and after the first monsoon showers when dust turns to a muddy film. Sites near construction or major roads need the shorter interval.

Question 34

Do you maintain systems installed by another company?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We start with an assessment visit that measures string-level performance and lists required repairs, quoted separately from the annual contract.

Question 35

My generation has dropped but the inverter shows no fault. Why?

Accepted Answer

Most often soiling, a string knocked offline by a tripped DC breaker, or new shading from construction or tree growth. String-level testing identifies which within one visit.

Question 36

Is an AMC necessary if the system is under warranty?

Accepted Answer

Warranty covers component failure, not cleaning, inspection or performance monitoring - and claims need documented evidence. An AMC keeps output up and keeps the records that make a warranty claim straightforward.

Question 37

Do solar panels need maintenance in Gujarat's dust?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it is light. Panels need cleaning every 15–30 days during dusty and pre-monsoon months, plus an annual inverter and wiring check. Our AMC covers scheduled cleaning, generation audits and breakdown visits.

Question 38

What warranty do I get?

Accepted Answer

Tier-1 panels carry a 25-year performance warranty and 10–12 year product warranty, inverters carry 5–10 years depending on brand, and our installation workmanship is covered for 5 years.

Rooftop solar FAQ for Ahmedabad and Gujarat

Cost, pricing and payment

Subsidy - PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Roof suitability and system sizing

On-grid, off-grid and hybrid

Commercial and industrial solar

Maintenance, warranty and after-sales

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