Why is 10 kW the residential ceiling in Ghaziabad?

UPERC 2019 regulations cap residential net-metering at 10 kW. Above 10 kW you move to gross-metering, where export tariff is roughly half of import tariff.

What roof area is needed for 10 kW in Ghaziabad?

Around 650 sqft of shadow-free roof for 18 × 580 Wp panels. Most independent houses in Indirapuram, Vasundhara, Raj Nagar Extension have this.

How much subsidy do I get on 10 kW solar in Ghaziabad?

PM Surya Ghar caps at ₹78,000 and UP adds ₹30,000 flat. Total: ₹1,08,000 — same as 3, 5 or 10 kW.

Ghaziabad · Residential · 10 kW

10 kW Solar Panel Price in Ghaziabad (2026)

₹5.22L after ₹108k stacked subsidy. PVVNL (UPPCL) net metering filed. 18 × 580 Wp panels, ~650 sqft of roof.

Paschimanchal rules

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10 kW rooftop solar system installed in Ghaziabad

10 kW is the upper edge of UPERC's residential net-metering bracket. Stay at or below 10 kW and you keep 1:1 net metering — push past it and PVVNL moves you to gross-metering, where exported units are paid at a much lower feed-in tariff. So 10 kW is a hard ceiling worth respecting. Eighteen 580 Wp panels need ~650 sqft of clean roof — comfortably available on independent Ghaziabad houses. 3-phase connection required. PM Surya Ghar still caps at ₹78,000 plus UP's ₹30,000, same as smaller sizes.

Panels

18 × 580 Wp

Roof Area

~650 sqft

Daily Output

40 units

Monthly Saving

₹8,400

at ₹7/unit

10 kW Price Breakdown — Ghaziabad

From gross system cost to what you actually pay.

Gross system cost (10 kW × ₹63,000/kW)

₹6,30,000

− PM Surya Ghar central subsidy

−₹78,000

− Uttar Pradesh state subsidy

−₹30,000

Net cost in Ghaziabad

₹5,22,000

Payback ~5.2 years at Ghaziabad's avg ₹7/unit residential tariff.

DISCOM Rules

10 kW with PVVNL (UPPCL)

The discom-specific rules that decide whether your 10 kW system gets approved.

Net Metering Policy

UPERC allows 1:1 net metering up to 10 kW for residential rooftops. Systems above 10 kW move to gross-metering, which changes the payback math significantly.

UPERC (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive Systems) Regulations, 2019

Sanctioned Load Rule

PVVNL caps rooftop capacity at sanctioned load. Load enhancement takes 2-3 weeks and a one-time security deposit.

Applies to all rooftop sizes including 10 kW

Uttar Pradesh State Subsidy

UP state top-up of ₹30,000 (flat) stacks on PM Surya Ghar via the unified PM Surya Ghar portal — no separate application.

Verified for 10 kW in Ghaziabad

The 10 kW gotcha in Ghaziabad

Cross 10 kW even by 0.5 kW and PVVNL flips you to gross-metering. Stay at exactly 10 kW unless your bill genuinely demands more.

From our recent installs

Is 10 kW right for your home?

Household profile

Large independent house, builder floor with multiple ACs

Current monthly bill

₹7,500 – ₹12,000

Inverter sizing

10 kVA 3-phase

Roof context: Ghaziabad plots are more open than central Delhi — independent houses commonly have 500-1200 sqft of usable roof, so 5-10 kW is realistic.