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Solar Panel: How much capacity for a house with 2 ACs, 3 fans? Up to Rs. 78,000 subsidy!
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News18•20-09-2026, 13:07
Solar Panel: How much capacity for a house with 2 ACs, 3 fans? Up to Rs. 78,000 subsidy!
- •A house with two ACs and three fans may require approximately 2.6 to 3.2 kilowatts of power.
- •Using 550-watt panels, a 5 kW system needs about 10 panels, and a 6 kW system needs about 11 panels.
- •Under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, a subsidy of Rs. 30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and Rs. 18,000 for each additional kW is provided, with a maximum of Rs. 78,000.
- •Approximately 100 sq ft of space is needed per 1 kW capacity; 500 sq ft for 5 kW and 600 sq ft for 6 kW.
- •Beyond panels, a suitable solar inverter, mounting structure, and wiring are also essential components.
Key Questions Answered
For a home running two inverter ACs and three fans simultaneously, the total power consumption typically ranges from 2.6 to 3.2 kW. Consequently, households with these appliances alongside a fridge, television, and water pump often consider a 5 to 6 kW rooftop solar system.
Under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, eligible consumers receive a central government subsidy of Rs. 30,000 per kW for the first two kilowatts and Rs. 18,000 for each additional kilowatt, up to a maximum subsidy of Rs. 78,000.
Using 550-watt capacity panels, approximately 10 panels are needed for a 5 kW system and about 11 panels for a 6 kW system. This typically requires a roof area of about 500 square feet for 5 kW and 600 square feet for 6 kW.
