Do I need 3-phase power for 5 kW solar in Ghaziabad?

Not strictly — single-phase 5 kVA inverters exist and are PVVNL-approved. But 3-phase gives better inverter options and is preferred above 5 kW.

How much does 5 kW generate in Ghaziabad?

Around 600 units/month on average. UP tariff slabs are kinder than Delhi at the high end, so the bill offset is slightly better per unit.

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

PM Surya Ghar caps at ₹78,000 and UP adds ₹30,000. Total: ₹1,08,000.

Ghaziabad · Residential · 5 kW

5 kW Solar Panel Price in Ghaziabad (2026)

₹2.35L after ₹108k stacked subsidy. PVVNL (UPPCL) net metering filed. 9 × 580 Wp panels, ~350 sqft of roof.

Paschimanchal rules

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5 kW rooftop solar system installed in Ghaziabad

5 kW is a sweet spot for Ghaziabad independent houses — bigger rooftops than Delhi means 350 sqft is easy, and at ₹4,000-6,500 monthly bills the payback lands inside 4 years. Still under UPERC's 10 kW residential cap, so 1:1 net metering applies. PM Surya Ghar caps at ₹78,000 and UP adds ₹30,000 flat. Nine 580 Wp panels, 5 kVA inverter (single-phase still works at this size in most Ghaziabad sanctioned loads). PVVNL is fine with 5 kW on a standard residential connection as long as sanctioned load supports it.

Panels

9 × 580 Wp

Roof Area

~350 sqft

Daily Output

20 units

Monthly Saving

₹4,200

at ₹7/unit

5 kW Price Breakdown — Ghaziabad

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

− Uttar Pradesh state subsidy

−₹30,000

Net cost in Ghaziabad

₹2,35,035

Payback ~4.7 years at Ghaziabad's avg ₹7/unit residential tariff.

DISCOM Rules

5 kW with PVVNL (UPPCL)

The discom-specific rules that decide whether your 5 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 5 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 5 kW in Ghaziabad

The 5 kW gotcha in Ghaziabad

Above 5 kW, PVVNL prefers 3-phase connections. Single-phase 5 kW works but inverter options are narrower.

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