Do I need to enhance my sanctioned load before installing 5 kW?

If your current sanctioned load is below 5 kW, yes — BSES/TPDDL won't approve net metering otherwise. We file the enhancement before starting solar paperwork.

How many units does 5 kW generate in Delhi?

Around 600 units/month on average, 20 units/day. Slightly lower in monsoon (450), higher in October-November (700).

What's the total subsidy on 5 kW solar in Delhi?

PM Surya Ghar caps at ₹78,000 for systems above 3 kW. Delhi state adds ₹30,000. Total: ₹1,08,000 — same as 3 kW, because both central and state are capped.

Delhi · Residential · 5 kW

5 kW Solar Panel Price in Delhi (2026)

₹2.35L after ₹108k stacked subsidy. BSES Rajdhani / BSES Yamuna / Tata Power-DDL net metering filed. 9 × 580 Wp panels, ~350 sqft of roof.

BSES rules

Verified 21 Jun 2026 · WhatsApp pricing sheet 2026-06-10 (String+1Ph<=5kW, String+3Ph>=6kW, GST-incl)Verified 10 Jul 2026 · Delhi govt solar policy

5 kW rooftop solar system installed in Delhi

5 kW is where Delhi homes start running into sanctioned-load checks. The BSES/TPDDL portal won't accept your application if your existing sanctioned load is below 5 kW — you'll need to file a load-enhancement request first (2-3 weeks, ₹500-1500 deposit). We handle this. Nine 580 Wp panels need ~350 sqft of shadow-free area, which rules out many older 100 sq yd Delhi rooftops. Independent houses and builder floors in Dwarka, Pitampura, Rohini, Vasant Kunj are the typical fit.

Panels

9 × 580 Wp

Roof Area

~350 sqft

Daily Output

20 units

Monthly Saving

₹4,800

at ₹8/unit

5 kW Price Breakdown — Delhi

From gross system cost to what you actually pay.

Gross system cost (5 kW × ₹68,607/kW)

₹3,43,035

− PM Surya Ghar central subsidy

−₹78,000

− Delhi state subsidy

−₹30,000

Net cost in Delhi

₹2,35,035

Payback ~4.1 years at Delhi's avg ₹8/unit residential tariff.

DISCOM Rules

5 kW with BSES Rajdhani / BSES Yamuna / Tata Power-DDL

The discom-specific rules that decide whether your 5 kW system gets approved.

Net Metering Policy

DERC allows 1:1 net metering up to your sanctioned load. Export above sanctioned load is permitted under net-billing, not full net-metering.

DERC Net Metering Regulations, 2014 (amended 2019)

Sanctioned Load Rule

Your rooftop kW cannot exceed sanctioned load without a load-enhancement application to BSES/TPDDL first. We check this before quoting.

Applies to all rooftop sizes including 5 kW

Delhi State Subsidy

Delhi state top-up of ₹10,000/kW (capped ₹30,000) stacks on PM Surya Ghar. Listed Delhi cabinet approval, currently being disbursed.

Verified for 5 kW in Delhi

The 5 kW gotcha in Delhi

If your sanctioned load is 3 kW, the load-enhancement application adds 2-3 weeks before solar paperwork can even start. Budget for it.

From our recent installs

Is 5 kW right for your home?

Household profile

3-4 BHK with 2-3 ACs, geysers, full appliance load

Current monthly bill

₹4,000 – ₹6,500

Inverter sizing

5 kVA single-phase or 3-phase

Roof context: Delhi rooftops are tight: parapet shadows, water tanks and chajja overhangs eat usable area. We design around 200-450 sqft of clean roof.