{"id":727,"date":"2022-06-16T18:22:37","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T18:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solarsquare.in\/blog\/?p=727"},"modified":"2026-03-17T16:39:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T11:09:13","slug":"solar-power-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/solar-power-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Solar Power Plant? Explore Types, Working, Installation Cost, and ROI"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A solar power plant is a solar energy system that either uses photovoltaic technology to generate electricity using solar PV panels or uses concentrated solar power technology (CSP) to generate steam that rotates turbines, which, in turn, generates electricity. Based on whether they use PV panels or lenses\/mirrors, solar energy plants are classified as solar cell power plants and concentrated solar power plants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Solar cell power plants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These are solar plants that use sunlight to generate electricity using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/types-of-solar-panels\/\"><b>solar PV panels<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These are of three main types, namely, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/pages\/on-grid-solar-system\"><b>on-grid solar power plants<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/pages\/off-grid-solar-system\"><b>off-grid solar power plants<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/hybrid-solar-inverter\/\"><b>hybrid solar power plants<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Concentrated solar power plants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: They use mirrors and lenses to concentrate sunlight onto a single area. Then, they use the collected thermal energy to generate steam, which can rotate turbines to produce electricity. The most popular types of concentrated solar power plants are the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/parabolic-trough-collector\/\"><b>parabolic trough collectors<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, solar power towers, linear Fresnel reflectors, and dish Stirling systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The solar energy plants that use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/solar-cell-construction\/\"><b>solar PV cells<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> represent the more practical technology. Hence, they\u2019re more popular when it comes to installing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/homes\"><b>rooftop solar panel systems for homes<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, housing societies, and commercial buildings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, we will explain both types of solar power plants, how they differ, and the types of solar photovoltaic power plants and why they\u2019re the most preferred solar energy power plants. We will also discuss the cost of installing on-grid rooftop solar panel systems for homes, as well as the potential savings homeowners can achieve over 25 years.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR_Summary_Box_What_is_the_Difference_Between_PV_and_CSP_Solar_Power\"><\/span><b>TL;DR Summary Box: What is the Difference Between PV and CSP Solar Power?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main difference between solar PV and CSP technologies is how they turn sunlight into electricity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar PV power plants, also known as solar cell power plants, use solar panels that directly convert sunlight into electricity. CSP (concentrated solar power) plants, on the other hand, don\u2019t make electricity directly. They use mirrors or lenses to focus large amounts of sunlight on one area. It creates heat that\u2019s then used to generate steam. Finally, the steam spins a turbine that generates electricity.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the main topics covered in this blog in detail:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Main Topics<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Quick Takeaways<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the meaning of a solar power plant?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A solar plant is a large solar energy system that uses sunlight to produce <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/uses-of-solar-electricity\/\"><b>solar electricity<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the types of solar plants?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar photovoltaic power plant and solar concentrated power plant<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the types of solar PV power plants?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-grid solar systems, off-grid solar systems, and hybrid solar systems<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does a concentrated solar power plant work?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many mirrors or lenses collect sunlight and focus it onto a receiver that heats up. The heat is used to generate steam, which moves a turbine to produce electricity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does a solar PV power plant work?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar panels capture sunlight and use the photovoltaic effect to directly turn it into electricity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the government offer any subsidy on solar plants?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the government offers a subsidy to homeowners and housing societies installing on-grid rooftop solar systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the cost of installing on-grid rooftop solar systems in India?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~Rs. 90,000* in Lucknow for a 2 kW solar system to ~Rs. 5.62 lakh* in Bengaluru for a 10 kW solar system after you avail of a subsidy under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the advantages of solar energy plants?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They offset carbon and reduce electricity bills for homeowners by 90% or more.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the disadvantages of solar electric plants?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initial investment cost and weather dependency are two limitations. However, a subsidy for homeowners and high-efficiency solar panels takes care of these challenges easily.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><b><i>*Please note<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above-mentioned <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">solar panel price <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is indicative as of 25th August 2025 for the SolarSquare Blue 6ft variant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final cost of installing an on-grid rooftop solar panel system at home depends on your DISCOM charges, product variant opted for, panel type, inverter type, mounting structure height, type of after-sales service, savings guarantee, roof height, etc. Prices are subject to change.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Solar_Power_Plant\"><\/span><b>What is a Solar Power Plant?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A solar power plant, also known as a solar electric plant, is a solar energy system which uses sunlight to produce electricity. Based on the way it generates electricity, it\u2019s classified into solar cell power plants, also known as solar PV power plants, and concentrated solar power (CSP) plants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar photovoltaic power plants are simpler to install, cheaper, easier to maintain, and more practical than concentrated solar power plants. Hence, they\u2019re the most preferred technology used to install <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/housing-society\"><b>rooftop solar for housing societies<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, homes, and commercial buildings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Main_Types_of_Solar_Plants\"><\/span><b>What Are the Main Types of Solar Plants?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two main types of solar plants are solar photovoltaic plants and concentrated solar power plants. The solar photovoltaic power plants have solar panels that capture sunlight and convert it to DC (direct current), which a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/best-solar-inverters-in-india\/\"><b>solar inverter<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> then converts to alternating current (AC).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A concentrated solar power plant is significantly more complex than solar PV power plants. It doesn\u2019t produce electricity directly but follows a rigorous series of steps:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mirrors or lenses focus sunlight onto one spot<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This creates intense heat that is used to make steam.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The steam spins a turbine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It\u2019s the spinning of the turbine that generates electricity.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Which is Better, a Solar PV Power Plant or a Concentrated Solar Power Plant?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A solar PV power plant is significantly more cost-effective and easier to install and maintain compared to a concentrated solar power plant. In fact, the former can be installed on rooftops as well, saving a lot of land area when required. But concentrated solar power plants can\u2019t be installed on rooftops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s explore the key differences between the two types to help you understand why PV technology is superior when it comes to converting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/solar-radiation-and-solar-flux\/\"><b>solar radiation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into electricity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Feature<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Concentrated Solar Power Plant<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does it work?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/most-efficient-solar-panels\/\"><b>High-efficiency solar panels<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directly turn sunlight into electricity.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirrors\/lenses concentrate sunlight to make heat. This heat then makes steam that\u2019s used to run turbines to produce electricity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setup<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easy to install and works as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/solar-rooftops\/\"><b>rooftop solar systems<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/biggest-solar-power-plant-in-india\/\"><b>big solar power plants<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on land.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a very complex setup that requires large areas of open land.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheaper to install and maintain than CSP plants.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very expensive to install and maintain.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Space requirement<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be easily fitted on rooftops.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needs open lands and very strong sunlight to work.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where is it most commonly used?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing societies<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/commercial\"><b>Commercial rooftop systems<\/b><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar farms<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be used in big solar farms in deserts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popularity<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extremely popular amongst homeowners, housing societies, and commercial offices and industries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not very commonly used.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_a_Concentrated_Solar_Power_Plant_Work\"><\/span><b>How Does a Concentrated Solar Power Plant Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A concentrated solar power plant makes electricity from heat, not directly from light. It uses many mirrors or lenses to focus sunlight onto a small receiver. That spot gets very hot. The heat is picked up by a special fluid, used to make steam, and the steam spins a turbine to make electricity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the main types of concentrated solar power plants that use mirrors in a slightly different way to collect heat:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Parabolic trough:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are long and curved mirrors that focus sunlight onto a tube that runs along the mirror\u2019s center. A heat-carrying fluid flows inside the tube and gets very hot. That hot fluid later makes steam to drive a turbine.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Power tower, also known as central receiver:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In this CSP plant, thousands of flat mirrors, called heliostats, track the Sun and point light at a receiver on top of a tall tower. The receiver heats molten salt or another fluid. The stored heat then makes steam and power.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Linear Fresnel:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In this setup, many flat and narrow mirrors are placed close to the ground. Light from those mirrors is concentrated onto a fixed receiver tube that\u2019s kept directly above those mirrors.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dish Stirling:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This CSP plant uses a dish-shaped mirror to focus sunlight onto a small engine kept straight at the focus point. The heat runs a Stirling engine to produce electricity.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Step-by-Step Working of Concentrated Solar Power Plants<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s check out how these solar energy power plants use sunlight to generate electricity in simple steps.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 1 \u2013 Sunlight is collected:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mirrors\/ lenses track the Sun and concentrate sunlight onto a receiver.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 2 \u2013 Receiver absorbs all the heat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The receiver gets very hot. A heat-transfer fluid, such as oil or molten salt, flows through it and absorbs the heat.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 3 \u2013 Absorbed heat is stored (optional but common):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The hot fluid or molten salt is stored in insulated tanks. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows the solar power plant to continue generating power even after sunset.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 4 \u2013 Steam is generated:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whenever needed, the hot fluid passes through a heat exchanger and boils water to produce steam.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 5 \u2013 Steam begins to spin the turbine:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The steam rotates a turbine that is connected to a generator. It\u2019s the generator that makes electricity.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 6 \u2013 The steam is cooled for reuse:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The steam is cooled back into water and returned to the boiler loop. The heat-transfer fluid also returns to the receiver to be heated again.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_a_Solar_PV_Power_Plant_Work\"><\/span><b>How Does a Solar PV Power Plant Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A solar cell power plant consists of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/best-solar-panels\/\"><b>solar panels<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that absorb sunlight and straightaway convert it to electricity through a series of simple steps and multiple components that are a part of the solar system:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 1 \u2013 Sunlight falls on solar panels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Solar panels are made of solar cells. These solar cells absorb photons present in the sunlight.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 2 \u2013 Photons excite electrons present in the solar cells<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Photons transfer their energy to electrons, making them leave their place and move. The place they leave behind is called a hole, which is positively charged.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 3 \u2013 The built-in electric field ensures electrons and holes do not immediately recombine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The cell\u2019s internal electric field at the p-n junction pushes electrons and holes in opposite directions.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 4 \u2013 Electrons always flow in one direction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The flow of electrons is what\u2019s known as DC power.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 5 \u2013 The DC power is taken to a solar inverter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The solar inverter converts direct current into alternating current so it can be used to run appliances at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 6A \u2013 A bi-directional net meter allows electricity exchange between the grid and the solar system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Any extra electricity is transferred to the utility grid through the net meter in an on-grid solar system. At night, the net meter imports electricity to keep the loads running.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 6B \u2013 A <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/solar-charge-controllers\/\"><b>solar panel charge controller<\/b><\/a><b> in the solar inverter charges the lithium battery bank<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In off-grid and hybrid solar systems, the extra electricity is used to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/lithium-battery-how-to-charge\/\"><b>charge the lithium batteries<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can be used at night or during power outages to keep the load running.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Main_Types_of_Solar_Photovoltaic_Power_Plants\"><\/span><b>What Are the Main Types of Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The three main types of solar cell power plants that use the PV technology are on-grid solar systems, off-grid solar systems, and hybrid solar systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>On-grid solar power plant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This solar electric plant is connected to the main power grid. It consists of a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bi-directional<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">net meter that allows electricity exchange between the grid and the solar system. During the day, when solar panels produce more electricity than can be consumed, the net meter transfers it to the grid. At night, electricity is drawn from the grid through the net meter to keep the load running.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Off-grid or standalone solar energy plant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These solar electric plants are not connected to the grid. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, they use a lithium battery bank. The solar inverter consists of a built-in charge controller, which is used to charge the batteries safely. At night or whenever required, stored energy in the batteries is used to keep the load running.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hybrid solar energy power plant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These solar electric plants are connected to both the grid and the batteries. Extra electricity generated during the day is used to charge the lithium battery bank. If anything else is still left, it\u2019s sent to the grid. At night or whenever needed, energy stored in the batteries is used to keep the load running.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>On-Grid vs Off-Grid vs Hybrid: Which is Better and Why?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-grid solar systems are the best and most economical options for both residential and commercial purposes. They\u2019re the cheapest of the three types and also the easiest to maintain. Why? Because they do not require batteries, which are not only expensive to install but equally expensive to maintain and replace.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live in India and are looking to install solar at your home, housing society, or company, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/on-grid-vs-off-grid\/\"><b>on-grid solar systems are better than off-grid<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and hybrid solar systems. Let\u2019s check out the key differences between the three types that prove why areas with a reliable grid supply should opt for on-grid solar power plants:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Feature<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>On-Grid Solar Plant<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Off-Grid Solar Plant<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Hybrid Solar Plant<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it connected to the grid?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does it have batteries?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Main components<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar panels, utility grid, solar inverter, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/introducing-intelligent-windpro-mount-2-solar-module-mounting-technology\/\"><b>solar mounting structures<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, bi-directional net meter, and solar accessories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar panels, battery bank, solar inverter, solar mounting structures, and solar accessories.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar panels, utility grid, battery bank, solar inverter, solar mounting structures, bi-directional net meter, and solar accessories.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installation complexity\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very low, as it does not include batteries<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High, as it includes batteries<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest, as it includes both batteries and the grid<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installation cost<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheapest of the three types<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher than on-grid solar systems\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest of the three types<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the government offer a subsidy?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. It\u2019s offered to homeowners and housing societies installing on-grid rooftop solar systems.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does it provide power backup during outages?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as the grid shuts down, the solar system stops supplying power. This is a safety feature that\u2019s called anti-islanding. It ensures that linemen repairing faulty wires don\u2019t get electrocuted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. As long as the battery has energy stored, it will give power. This means investing more in larger batteries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. As long as the battery has energy stored, it will give power. This means investing more in larger batteries.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>When should you choose on-grid solar systems?<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On-grid solar systems are most preferred for homes, housing societies, and commercial buildings in urban areas that have a reliable grid connection.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>When to choose off-grid solar power plants?<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Opt for off-grid only if you live in a remote location with a very unreliable grid supply or no grid connection at all.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>When should you choose hybrid solar plants?<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can opt for a battery energy storage system if you\u2019re installing solar for an industry that requires power backup for sensitive operations.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rooftop_Solar_Systems_vs_Ground-Mounted_Solar_Plants\"><\/span><b>Rooftop Solar Systems vs Ground-Mounted Solar Plants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar power plants using photovoltaic technology can also be classified based on the location they\u2019re installed. Rooftop solar systems, as the name suggests, are set up on the roof of homes, housing societies, offices, and industries. Ground-mounted solar plants, on the other hand, are installed on open land.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rooftop solar energy systems are better because they\u2019re easier to install, do not occupy land, and are perfect for everyday electricity needs. Ground-mounted systems, on the other hand, require large spaces, significant investment, and are typically built for utility companies.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s check out how the two differ and why rooftop solar power plants are the most preferred solar PV systems:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Feature<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Rooftop Solar System<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Ground-Mounted Solar Plant<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where is it installed?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the roof of houses, apartments, offices, or factories<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On empty land or large fields<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Space needed<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uses unused roof space<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No extra land required<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needs big plots of land that are often away from cities<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of setup<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower cost makes them affordable for homes and businesses<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher cost makes them useful only for large-scale power plants for utility companies<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best for<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes, housing societies, commercial and industrial buildings\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utility companies<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to clean and maintain since solar panels are present on roof<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harder to maintain because panels are spread out over acres of land<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government subsidy<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available to homeowners and housing societies installing on-grid rooftop solar systems<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not available<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Government_Offer_Any_Subsidy_for_Installing_Solar_Energy_Power_Plants\"><\/span><b>Does the Government Offer Any Subsidy for Installing Solar Energy Power Plants?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian government offers a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/solar-panel-subsidy-in-india-under-pm-surya-ghar-muft-bijli-yojana\/\"><b>subsidy under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> only to homeowners and housing societies installing on-grid rooftop solar systems.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will not be able to avail the benefits of the PM Surya Ghar subsidy scheme if you install:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-grid solar systems<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground-mounted on-grid solar systems<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rooftop on-grid solar systems for commercial purposes<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In simple terms, you will get financial assistance under this scheme only if you\u2019re a homeowner or a housing society installing an on-grid rooftop solar system.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the solar subsidy that homeowners receive under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Solar System Size<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Solar Subsidy for Homes in India<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 kWp<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 30,000<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 kWp<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 60,000<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 kWp<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 78,000<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 kWp<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 78,000<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 kWp<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 78,000<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 kWp<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 78,000<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><b><i>Please note<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Indian government has capped the subsidy for homeowners at a maximum of Rs. 78,000. This means that any system that\u2019s 3 kW or higher gets a fixed relaxation of Rs. 78,000.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the solar subsidy that housing societies receive under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Solar System Size<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Solar Subsidy for Housing Societies in India<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 kW<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 18 lakh<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 kW<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 36 lakh<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500 kW<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 90 lakh<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><b><i>Please note<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Group housing societies (GHS) receive a subsidy of Rs. 18,000 per kW in India up to 500 kW (@3 kW per house) for common facilities, including EV charging.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Cost_of_Solar_Power_Plants_Using_PV_Panels_in_India\"><\/span><b>What is the Cost of Solar Power Plants Using PV Panels in India?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The estimated cost of installing on-grid rooftop solar systems at homes can range from ~Rs. 90,000* in Lucknow for a 2 kW solar system and ~Rs. 5.62 lakh* in Bengaluru for a 10 kW solar system after you avail of a subsidy under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b><i>*Please note<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above-mentioned <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">solar panel price <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is indicative as of 25th August 2025 for the SolarSquare Blue 6ft variant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final cost of installing an on-grid rooftop solar panel system at home depends on your DISCOM charges, product variant opted for, panel type, inverter type, mounting structure height, type of after-sales service, savings guarantee, roof height, etc. Prices are subject to change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a tabulated snapshot of the solar plate price in India with and without a subsidy under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Solar System Size<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Solar Panel Price in India Without Subsidy (Starting Price &#8211; Indicative for Base Variant)*<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Solar Panel Price in India With Subsidy (Starting Price &#8211; Indicative for Base Variant)*<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/2-kw-solar-panel-price-in-india\/\"><b>2 kWp solar system<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~Rs. 1.8 lakh in Lucknow to ~Rs. 2 lakh in Bengaluru<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~Rs. 90k in Lucknow to ~Rs. 1.40 lakh in Bengaluru<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/3-kw-solar-panel-price-in-india\/\"><b>3 kWp solar system<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~Rs. 2.10 lakh in Lucknow to ~Rs. 2.35 lakh in Bengaluru<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~Rs. 1.02 lakh in Lucknow to ~Rs. 1.57 lakh in Bengaluru<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/4-kw-solar-panel-price-in-india\/\"><b>4 kWp solar system<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~Rs. 2.55 lakh in Lucknow to ~Rs. 2.85 lakh in Bengaluru<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~Rs. 1.47 lakh in Lucknow to ~Rs. 2.07 lakh in Bengaluru<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/5kw-solar-panel-price-in-india\/\"><b>5 kWp solar system<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~Rs. 3.10 lakh in Lucknow to ~Rs. 3.70 lakh in Bengaluru<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~Rs. 2.02 lakh in Lucknow to ~Rs. 2.92 lakh in Bengaluru<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/10-kw-solar-panel-price-in-india-with-subsidy\/\"><b>10 kWp solar system<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~Rs. 5.80 lakh in Lucknow to ~Rs. 6.40 lakh in Bengaluru<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~Rs. 4.77 lakh in Lucknow to ~Rs. 5.62 lakh in Bengaluru<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><b><i>*Please note<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above-mentioned <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">solar plate price <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is indicative as of 25th August 2025 for the SolarSquare Blue 6ft variant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final cost of installing an on-grid rooftop solar panel system at home depends on your DISCOM charges, product variant opted for, panel type, inverter type, mounting structure height, type of after-sales service, savings guarantee, roof height, etc. Prices are subject to change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Cost of Installing an On-Grid Rooftop Solar Power Plant vs Solar Savings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering how much money you\u2019ll save in the long run if you invest a few lakhs in installing on-grid solar at your home today? Let\u2019s take you through a head-on comparison between the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/rooftop-solar-in-nagpur\"><b>estimated solar installation cost in Nagpur<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vs the solar savings the rooftop on-grid solar will provide in 25 years of its life:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Solar System Size\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Solar Plate Price in Nagpur With Subsidy (Starting Price &#8211; Indicative for Base Variant)*\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Solar Savings in Nagpur in 25 Years*<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 kWp\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~ Rs. 1.15 lakh<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~ Rs. 11.05 lakh<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 kWp<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~ Rs. 1.32 lakh<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~ Rs. 16.58 lakh<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 kWp<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~ Rs. 1.77 lakh<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~ Rs. 22.11 lakh<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 kWp<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~ Rs. 2.27 lakh<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~ Rs. 34.43 lakh<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 kWp<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~ Rs. 5.02 lakh<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~ Rs. 68.86 lakh<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><b><i>*Please note<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above-mentioned solar panel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> price <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is indicative as of 25th August 2025 for the SolarSquare Blue 6ft variant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final cost of installing an on-grid rooftop solar panel system at home depends on your DISCOM charges, product variant opted for, panel type, inverter type, mounting structure height, type of after-sales service, savings guarantee, roof height, etc. Prices are subject to change. Additionally, while calculating savings, we have considered the annual tariff escalation at 3% and the annual degradation at 1%. The actual final savings from solar panel installation depend on the types of solar panels you\u2019ve installed and their efficiency, intensity of sunlight your rooftop receives, orientation of the panels and tilt angle, the pollution level and weather conditions in your city, the temperature, shadow on the roof, impact of dirt\/dust, and how well you maintain your panels after installation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eager to check how much money an on-grid solar system can save in 25 years in your city? Use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/solar-calculator\/\"><b>SolarSquare\u2019s free solar rooftop calculator<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get an estimate now.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Advantages_of_Solar_Power_Plants\"><\/span><b>What Are the Advantages of Solar Power Plants?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar power plants can tackle India\u2019s air pollution problem easily, as installing even something as small as a 2 kW solar system can offset 51,744 kg of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In fact, it reduces at least 90% of electricity bills for homeowners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s check out all the advantages of solar power plants in detail:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>They protect the environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Installing solar on your rooftop means you\u2019re reducing your carbon footprint automatically. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installing even a 3 kW solar system is equivalent to planting 118 full-grown trees, which can remove 77,616 kg of carbon dioxide from the air. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you imagine how much carbon a solar system in megawatts can offset?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>They reduce electricity bills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Electricity bills for homeowners are slashed by more than 90% because the solar system generates solar electricity using sunlight, which is free. You just pay for the initial system investment cost. After that, a well-maintained system, which lasts for more than 25+ years, will generate free electricity for you throughout its life.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>They make the country self-reliant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the country produces its own energy using sunlight, there won\u2019t be any requirement for importing costly fossil fuels. It will make India truly 100% energy independent.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>They offer better ROI than any other form of investment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A solar system pays for itself in 3-5 years. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The return on investment is superior to other forms of investment, as the solar system operates for over 25 years, saving tens of lakhs of rupees that would have otherwise been spent on electricity bills.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Disadvantages_of_a_Solar_Energy_Plant\"><\/span><b>What Are the Disadvantages of a Solar Energy Plant?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The initial investment cost is a limitation. However, the government has already resolved this issue of affordability by offering homeowners and housing societies installing on-grid rooftop solar systems a subsidy under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Furthermore, SolarSquare also offers its customers solar loans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a couple of limitations of solar power plants:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The initial investment cost is high:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While homeowners and housing societies get a subsidy, commercial offices and industries can\u2019t avail of this subsidy. However, installing solar is still a lot more economical than continuing to pay hefty electricity bills.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The output is weather-dependent:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Solar panels need sunlight to work, and their output reduces under cloud cover and during the monsoon. Having said that, solar panels continue generating electricity even during the rainy season. The output from solar is never linear. If it\u2019s lower during the monsoons, it\u2019s much higher during summers when sunlight is more abundant. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, better technology, including half-cut mono-PERC solar cells and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/bifacial-solar-panel\/\"><b>bifacial solar panels<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offers great performance even under partial shadows.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar power plants are classified into concentrated solar power (CSP) plants and solar PV power plants based on how these technologies use sunlight. CSP solar energy plants are complicated and expensive to set up. In comparison, solar PV power plants are inexpensive and much simpler. They use solar panels to capture sunlight and convert it into electricity, which can be used to power homes, housing societies, and businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar cell power plants that use PV panels are of three main types: on-grid, off-grid, and hybrid systems. If you live in urban areas with a reliable grid, consider opting for on-grid rooftop solar systems, as the government offers a subsidy to homeowners and housing societies that install them. For any further information, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/go-solar\"><b>book a free solar consultation call with SolarSquare<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n                <div id=\"solar-calc-blog-component\">\n                <section class='calculate-savings'>\n                    <div class=\"calc-header\">\n                        <h6 class=\"calc-title\">Calculate your savings<\/h6>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sse-website.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/arrow_right.webp\" alt=\"arrow_icon\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p class=\"calc-subtitle\">\n                        Forecast your savings with solar on your investment on the SolarSquare\u2019s plant\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/section>\n                <section class=\"solar-calc-form\">\n                    <form id=\"scalcPageFormComp\" class=\"scalc-form-submission\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" method=\"POST\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\">\n                        <div class=\"form-wrapper form-flex-box pincode-solar-calc\" style=\"padding-bottom:10px;\">\n                        <div class=\"pincode-form\">\n                            <label for=\"homes_pincode\" class=\"form-label-solar\">Pin code *<\/label>\n                            <input type=\"text\" class=\"form-input-solar\" id=\"homes_pincode\" name=\"pin\" aria-describedby=\"Pin code\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"Enter Pin Code\" \/>\n                            <!-- <small class=\"error-message-mobile text-danger d-none\">Please enter a valid pincode.<\/small> -->\n                            <div class=\"error-message-mobile invalid-pincode d-none\" style=\"font-size: 0.85rem;\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sse-website.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/error_outline.svg\" alt=\"Error outline\" style=\"padding: 0px;\"\/>\n                                <span class=\"error-pin-text\">Please enter a valid pincode.<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"not-active-city d-none\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sse-website.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/Frame+1355873452.svg\" alt=\"City map\"\/>\n                                <div class=\"not-active-city-text\">\n                                    <div class=\"not-active-city-text-title\">Oh! We haven\u2019t reached your location yet<\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"not-active-city-text-subtitle\">We are not yet servicable at your location but we will soon!<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"city-form\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                            <label for=\"homes_city\" class=\"form-label-solar\">City<\/label>\n                            <input type=\"text\" class=\"form-input-solar\" id=\"homes_city\" name=\"city\" aria-describedby=\"City\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"Enter city name\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"form-wrapper form-flex-box bill-solar-calc\" style=\"padding-bottom:58px;\">\n                            <div class=\"silder-form\">\n                                <div class=\"slider-tooltip\">\n                                    <label for=\"homes_bill_slider\" class=\"form-label-solar mb-1\">Avg electricity bill<\/label>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"tooltip-info\" src=\"https:\/\/sse-website.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/blog\/info+(1).svg\" data-bs-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-bs-placement=\"top\" data-bs-html=\"true\" \n                                        title='Take a 12-month average of your electricity bills, combining all meters before averaging.' \n                                        data-bs-custom-class=\"tooltip-custom\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" alt=\"Info Image\" \/>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"slider-form-label\">\n                                    <span class=\"slider-form-label-text\">Min. 500<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"slider-form-label-text\">Max \u20b910,000<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <input type=\"text\" hidden id=\"amount\" readonly=\"\" style=\"border:0; color:#f6931f; font-weight:bold;\">\n                                <div id=\"slider-meow\" style=\"background-color: white;\">\n                                    <div id=\"custom-handle\" class=\"ui-slider-handle\">\n                                        <span class=\"slider-value-box\"><\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <button type=\"submit\" disabled id=\"calculate-now-calc\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg signup-electricity\" style=\"width: max-content;\" role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\">\n                            Calculate now\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/form>\n                <\/section>\n            <\/div>\n    \r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><b>Q1. Do solar panels work at night?<\/b><\/p><p>Ans. No, solar panels do not work at night. In on-grid solar systems, the bidirectional net meter imports electricity from the grid to keep the load running at night. In off-grid and hybrid solar systems, solar energy stored in batteries can be used to deliver power at night or during power outages.<\/p><p><b>Q2. Is CSP more expensive than PV?<\/b><\/p><p>Ans. Yes, concentrated solar power plants are a lot more expensive than solar PV power plants. Unlike solar PV plants, which can be installed on rooftops, CSP plants require large land areas, significantly increasing the installation cost. <\/p><p><b>Q3. What is the cost of a 10 kW solar power plant?<\/b><\/p><p>Ans. The cost of a 10 kW solar system in India before a subsidy ranges between ~Rs. 5.80 lakh* in Lucknow to ~Rs. 6.40 lakh* in Bengaluru. *Please note: The above-mentioned solar plate price is indicative as of 25th August 2025 for the SolarSquare Blue 6ft variant. 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