{"id":4824,"date":"2025-07-25T06:27:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T06:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.solarsquare.in\/sse-blog\/?page_id=4824"},"modified":"2025-09-15T04:42:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T04:42:20","slug":"on-grid-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.solarsquare.in\/sse-blog\/on-grid-page\/","title":{"rendered":"On Grid Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>An on-grid solar system is also known as a grid-tied system since it is connected to the main utility grid. One of the best things about installing on-grid solar at home is the subsidy you get. <a href=\"#\">The Indian government offers homeowners a subsidy<\/a> for installing a rooftop on-grid solar system ranging between Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 78,000 (depending upon the installed system capacity).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The on-grid solar system price varies from city to city and, of course, depends on the size of the system. Let\u2019s give you a price demonstration from two different cities (one from North India and one from South India) to give you an idea about the <a href=\"#\">on-grid solar system cost:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 kW on-grid solar system price in Bhopal with subsidy: ~ Rs. 1,35,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 kW on-grid solar system price in Bengaluru with subsidy: ~ Rs. 3,00,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"note-section\"><strong>*Please Note:<\/strong> The prices above are indicative as of 29th April 2025 for SolarSquare Blue 6ft variant. The final on-grid solar system cost in India depends on your city, DISCOM charges, product variant opted for, panel type, system capacity, inverter type, mounting structure height, type of after-sales service, savings guarantee, roof height, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ve threaded the ins and outs of on-grid solar systems for you: workings, price details with and without a subsidy, and installation tips. Dive in for details!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_On-grid_Solar_System\"><\/span>What is an On-grid Solar System?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An on-grid solar system  connects directly to the utility grid through a bi-directional meter (net meter). Most Indian homes with a reliable grid connection choose on-grid solar since this system is powerful enough to support all household energy requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The on-grid solar system is a careful compilation of many components, listed below, arranged together to convert sunlight into electricity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solar panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A solar inverter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering what the individual role of these components is? Let\u2019s break it down for you!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group points-section\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_On-Grid_Solar_System_Components\"><\/span>What Are the On-Grid Solar System Components?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group did-know-box\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Did you know?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know? When maintained properly, an on-grid solar system can last for 25 years. Contrary to popular belief, cleaning your panels with sprinklers can actually damage them. To keep your system operating at its peak efficiency, be sure to sign up for professional after-sales services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a breakdown of how every single component in an on-grid solar system comes together to power your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Solar Panels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar panels are the most visible part of the solar system. They\u2019re installed on the rooftop, facing the South direction. When sunlight falls on these panels, they absorb that sunlight and convert it into electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group did-know-box\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Did you know?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar electricity directly from the panels is DC power. Since homes require alternating current (AC), a solar inverter is needed to convert direct current into AC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Solar Inverter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a solar inverter, the entire solar system would have been an impractical model. The solar inverter converts DC into AC.<br><br>This conversion is essential because that\u2019s the only way to convert electricity generated from an on-grid solar system into a usable form (AC) that can run household appliances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Solar Module Mounting Structures<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the pillars that support solar panels. They must be of a standard grade so that they can withstand heavy winds during storms and cyclones and hold the weight of the solar panels for 25 years (that\u2019s the life of a solar system).<br><br>The best solar module mounting structures are prefabricated in precision labs. They\u2019re coated with hot-dip galvanizing on steel to make them rust-proof.<br><br>For instance, SolarSquare\u2019s Intelligent WindPro MountTM 2.0 mounting structure, which is IIT-Bombay approved, can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Withstand wind speeds as high as 170 kmph<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent rusting for years because they have a high-density galvanized iron (HDGI) coating of 80 microns to withstand corrosion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Solar Accessories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>They might not sound that important in the entire setup, but solar accessories are as important as a panel, an inverter, or a mounting structure. Let\u2019s see how!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-gap\">\n<li><strong>AC and DC cables:<\/strong> They are required for wiring solar panels and connecting different parts to make the entire solar grid functional.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DC combiner boxes: <\/strong>A DC combiner box works like an isolation box. All the cables carrying DC current from the panels are isolated in this box. DC power coming from the panels can be as high as 1,000 volts, even more. It\u2019s dangerous (potentially lethal); hence, a DC combiner box is required. This box feeds the DC current into the solar inverter and the solar inverter produces alternating current.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Earthing strips and wires: Once the entire on-grid solar system is set up, earthing is done using earthing strips and wires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"note-grey-section\">Please Note: all the DC cable connections are made using MC4 connectors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Bi-directional Meter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as a net meter, the bi-directional meter is basically designed to keep a track of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Electricity supplied to the grid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electricity imported from the grid<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>An on-grid solar system will not become functional until and unless the regular meter is replaced with a bidirectional meter.<br><br>The net meter helps the discom track the power generated by the solar system, the power consumed, the power supplied to the grid, and the power imported.<br><br>At the end of every month, when the electricity bill is generated, the readings from the bidirectional meter give an account of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How many units were supplied to the grid?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many units were taken from the grid?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group points-section\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Here\u2019s how this <a href=\"#\">solar net metering process<\/a> helps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If you supply more units to the grid than<\/strong> you consumed, those units will be deducted from your bill. It will reduce the bill further.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you use extra units from the grid<\/strong> in addition to what your solar plant generated, those units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p>[solar_journey]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full bg-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.solarsquare.in\/sse-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DJI-0195-Edited-1-1-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.solarsquare.in\/sse-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DJI-0195-Edited-1-1-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/staging.solarsquare.in\/sse-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DJI-0195-Edited-1-1-300x81.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.solarsquare.in\/sse-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DJI-0195-Edited-1-1-1024x275.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.solarsquare.in\/sse-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DJI-0195-Edited-1-1-768x206.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.solarsquare.in\/sse-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DJI-0195-Edited-1-1-1536x413.webp 1536w, https:\/\/staging.solarsquare.in\/sse-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DJI-0195-Edited-1-1-2048x550.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group solar-price-section text-md-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table subsidy-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Solar System Size<\/th><th>Solar Subsidy Offered Under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1 kWp<\/td><td>Rs. 30,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 kWp<\/td><td>Rs. 30,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2kWp<\/td><td>Rs. 30,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading estimated-title\">Here\u2019s the estimated starting price for solar panel installation in India before subsidy \u2013 Base variant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group price-cards\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group price-card\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 kWp system<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>\u20b91,75,000* in Pune to ~ \u20b92,05,000* in Chennai<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group price-card\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 kWp system<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>\u20b91,75,000* in Pune to ~ \u20b92,05,000* in Chennai<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" 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