Solar Rooftop Calculator

Estimate solar panel system size for your roof. Enter available area, peak sun hours, and panel wattage to get system capacity, annual generation, electricity savings, and payback period.

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System Size

Panels19 panels
System Capacity7.6 kW

Generation

Daily Output30.4 kWh/day
Annual Output11,096 kWh/year
COโ‚‚ Saved9.1 tons/year

Financials

System Costโ‚น418,000
Annual Savingsโ‚น88,768
Payback Period4.7 years
ByPRIYA SHARMAโ€ขUpdated April 20, 2026
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Reviewed byDR. RAJIV NAIR
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Fact checked byNEHA KAPOOR

Solar Rooftop System Sizing

A rooftop solar system converts sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic (PV) panels. Sizing depends on three factors: available roof area, peak sun hours in your location, and panel efficiency.

Quick Sizing Rules

System SizeRoof Area NeededMonthly GenerationSuitable For
1 kW100 sq ft120โ€“150 kWh1โ€“2 BHK, low usage
3 kW300 sq ft360โ€“450 kWh2โ€“3 BHK, moderate usage
5 kW500 sq ft600โ€“750 kWh3โ€“4 BHK, AC usage
10 kW1000 sq ft1200โ€“1500 kWhLarge house / commercial

Government Subsidies (India 2025)

Under the PM Surya Ghar scheme: โ‚น30,000/kW subsidy for up to 3 kW and โ‚น18,000/kW for 3โ€“10 kW capacity. This can reduce system cost by 30โ€“40%.

Solar Rooftop Calculator FAQ