Solar Rooftop· Green Energy

Solar Rooftop & Panel Size Requirement Calculator

Plan your on-grid or hybrid solar rooftop system based on your monthly electricity bill. Calculates recommended solar kW size, monthly units generated, required shadow-free roof area (sq. ft), and PM Surya Ghar subsidy estimate.

Recommended Solar System
3.7 kW

Requires 7 panels (540W Mono PERC Bifacial).

Required Roof Space:333 sq. ft
Est. Annual Bill Savings:41,940/yr
PM Surya Ghar Subsidy:78,000
Covers ~90% of your current monthly electricity bill

Monthly Electricity Bill

3,500
₹1,000 (1 BHK)₹5,000 (3 BHK + AC)₹20,000 (Bungalow)
Estimated Units Consumed:467 kWh / month

Solar Panel Type

540W Mono PERC
Average Indian sunlight yields 4.0 to 4.5 peak sun hours daily, generating ~120 to 130 units per kW each month.

How This Calculation Works & Technical Formula

Solar System (kW) = (Monthly Units / 30 days) / 4.2 average peak sun hours. Roof Area = System kW × 80 to 100 sq. ft per kW.

How to use this tool:

  1. Enter your average monthly electricity bill (₹) or monthly units consumed (kWh).
  2. Select your panel technology (e.g. 540W Mono PERC bifacial or standard 400W).
  3. View recommended Solar kW size, required shadow-free terrace area, and government subsidy estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much roof space is required for a 3kW solar system?+

A 3kW solar rooftop installation typically requires about 240 to 300 square feet of shadow-free terrace space using modern high-efficiency 540W Mono PERC panels (around 6 panels total).

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