How to choose the right size of solar installation for your home

Powering your home with solar energy is not only a prudent idea but also a necessity. Rapid development, urbanization anddependence on modern appliances have increased our per capita power consumption exponentially. Ever increasing electricity bills and huge gap in demand and supply of electricity has forced us to find alternative sources that can keep poweringthe appliances we use to make our everyday lives simpler and easier. Switching to solar power has huge benefits which are:

• Guarantees energy reliability, security and independence

• Up to 50% cost savings on monthly power bills

• Hassle free low maintenance

• Almost 20 years of FREE electricity generation as payback period is 4-6 years

• Adds value to property

• Sets an example for kids and society by demonstrating benefits

• Reduces carbon footprint substantially

However, when most of us decide to install a solar system for our homes we find it difficult to decide the best system size that fulfills our requirements. To reach at ideal solution you should decide and pen down your reasons for switching to solar. This would help you to calculate the amount of electricity consumed by your family and the exact system size to fulfill the demand. Depending on your family size and the size of your home you can go for one of the following installations:

Solar Installation for small family:

If your family consists of 1or 2 members and you are living in a small house, typically a studio apartment or 1BHK (Bedroom Hall Kitchen) set up, you can begin with following solar set up. This set up can be upgraded easily if you need to add more appliances like AC or coolers to the system.

• Solar System Size: 1 KW

• Energy Generation: 4 units (Kwhr)

• Roof Space Requirement: 150 square feet

• Pricing (starting from): Rs.75, 000

• Appliances that would work with solar generated electricity: 2 Fans , 2Tube Lights,1 Fridge,4 Charging Points

• Estimated Electricity Bill Savings: Rs.1,500- Rs.2,000/month

• Reduced Carbon Dioxide Emissions/year: 2.5 ton

Solar Installation for medium size family:

For medium size families consisting of 2-4 members, typically parents and 2 kids; living in a 2 BHK (Bedroom Hall Kitchen) set up, you can begin with following solar set up. This set up can be upgraded easily if you need to add heating (heater, blower) and cooling appliances (AC, cooler), TV etc.

• Solar System Size: 2 KW

• Energy Generation: 8 units (Kwhr)

• Roof Space Requirement: 300 square feet

• Pricing (starting from): Rs.1,50, 000

• Appliances that would work with solar generated electricity: 4 Fans , 4Tube Lights,1 Fridge,1 Computer, 6 Charging Points

• Estimated Electricity Bill Savings: Rs.3,000- Rs.5,000/month

• Reduced Carbon Dioxide Emissions/year: 5 ton

Solar Installation for medium to large family:

A typical medium to large family is that which has 4-6 members. If your family consists of elderly and young kids along with young adults and you live in a 3-4 BHK (Bedroom Hall Kitchen) set up, you can begin with following solar set up. This set up can be upgraded easily when your family experiences the benefits and cost savings of harnessing solar energy.

• Solar System Size: 5 KW

• Energy Generation: 20 units (Kwhr)

• Roof Space Requirement: 750 square feet

• Pricing (starting from): Rs.4,00, 000

• Appliances that would work with solar generated electricity: 1Split/Window AC,4 Fans , 6 Tube Lights,1 Fridge,1 Computer, 6 Charging Points

• Estimated Electricity Bill Savings: Rs.7,500- Rs.11,000/month

• Reduced Carbon Dioxide Emissions/year: 11 ton

Solar Installation for large or very large family:

In India many families are following the tradition and living in a joint family set up where 3 or more generations live under the same roof. The large or very large family structure comprises of 6-10 members living in an independent house or 4-5 BHK (Bedroom Hall Kitchen) set up. You can begin with following solar set up for your family which can be can be upgraded easily if you feel the need to add more appliances to the system.

• Solar System Size: 10 KW

• Energy Generation: 40 units (Kwhr)

• Roof Space Requirement: 1500 square feet

• Pricing (starting from): Rs.7,00, 000

• Appliances that would work with solar generated electricity: 2 Split/Window AC,4 Fans , 6 Tube Lights,1 Fridge,1 Computer, 8 Charging Points

• Estimated Electricity Bill Savings: Rs.18,000- Rs.23,000/month

• Reduced Carbon Dioxide Emissions/year: 22 ton

The above listing is an effort to make solar power calculations easy based on family and home size. However, your requirements may vary largely depending on the amount of electricity usage you want to offset with solar energy. You can either begin with the solar installation suggested above or request site inspection from the vendors. This would help you to get custom system specifications tailored for your need.

For any queries you can leave a comment below or call SolarHippo sales team on 91-80102-95295.

Calculations are based on limited appliance usage and prices may change according to custom requirement, vendor and product chosen **