East Tambaram, Chennai. We install across Chennai Mon to Sat, 9 AM to 6 PM
Chennai rooftop solar

Rooftop solar installation in Chennai

We survey your roof, design the system, file the EB and subsidy paperwork and install it. Our office is in East Tambaram and we work across Chennai.

70 to 90%Usual drop in the EB bill
25+ yrsPanel life
FreeSite visit and quote

Get a call back

We call back within 24 working hours, Mon to Sat 9 to 6.

Rooftop solar panels being installed on a terrace
Why go solar

Why go solar

A rooftop system brings your EB bill down every month, for 25 years or more.

A much smaller EB bill

Most homes see the bill fall by 70 to 90%. A 3 kW system saves around ₹3,400 a month.

Subsidy for homes

Houses can get up to ₹78,000 under PM Surya Ghar. We fill in the application for you.

Net metering

Units you do not use go back to the grid and are adjusted against your next EB bill.

Little upkeep

Wipe the dust off now and then and get the wiring and inverter checked once a year.

What we do

What we install

Supply, installation, testing and servicing of rooftop solar, sized for the building.

Rooftop solar for homes

Systems for independent houses, usually 1 kW to 5 kW. We size it from your EB bills and the shadow-free space on your terrace.

  • Free site survey
  • PM Surya Ghar subsidy application
  • Net metering paperwork with EB
  • Mounting structure fitted for a terrace roof
Rooftop solar panels on an independent house

Apartments and gated communities

Shared systems for apartment associations. The power usually goes to common areas such as lifts, lights and water pumps.

  • Common-area load check
  • Talking to the association and getting the papers signed
  • Mounting on shared terraces
  • Regular servicing of the whole system
Large rooftop solar array on an apartment complex

Offices, showrooms and clinics

These places use most of their power in the daytime, which is when panels produce the most.

  • System sized to your working hours
  • Commercial net metering
  • Installation scheduled around your work
  • AMC with output checks
Rooftop solar on a commercial office building

Factories and warehouses

Larger systems for buildings with a heavy daytime load.

  • Rooftop and shed-roof mounting
  • Inverter and cable design for large loads
  • Advice on moving machine hours to use more solar directly
  • Preventive maintenance contracts
Rooftop solar on an industrial warehouse
Our process

How it works

Five steps, from the first call to a working system.

1

Site visit

We look at your EB bills, visit the site and measure the shadow-free roof space.

2

Design

We choose the system size, panels and inverter for your roof and your usage.

3

Paperwork

We file the net metering application with EB and the PM Surya Ghar subsidy form for you.

4

Installation

We fit the structure, panels and wiring, then test everything before switching on.

5

After installation

We service the system and check its output so it keeps working for 25 years or more.

Savings & subsidy

What could solar save you?

Pick the size closest to your Bi-Monthly EB bill to see a rough cost, subsidy and payback period.

Pick a system size

Based on typical rooftop systems in Chennai.

3 kW

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System cost (before subsidy)
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PM Surya Ghar subsidy
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Cost after subsidy
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Bi-Monthly saving
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Roof space needed
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Payback period
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The subsidy is for houses only. Cost, saving and payback are estimates, and we confirm them at the site visit.

How we calculate this

The cost range is our current price list. The top of the range is the list price and the bottom is ₹30,000 less, depending on the panel brand, roof type and your site. Bi-Monthly saving and payback are estimates, because they depend on how much power you use. The PM Surya Ghar subsidy is for houses only: ₹30,000 for 1 kW, ₹60,000 for 2 kW and ₹78,000 for 3 kW and above. We confirm eligibility at the site visit. Ask for a call back and we will give you an exact quote.

Why OneUp

Working with us

One company handles the survey, the paperwork, the installation and the servicing.

An office you can visit

We are in East Tambaram. Come by if you would rather talk it through in person.

We do the paperwork

The EB net metering application and the PM Surya Ghar subsidy form are filed by us.

Free site visit

We see your roof and your EB bills before we quote a price.

Servicing afterwards

Annual maintenance contracts are available, and we check the output as part of them.

Common questions

Questions we get asked

Cost, subsidy, savings and installation, answered plainly.

How much does rooftop solar installation cost in Chennai?

Before subsidy, a 1 kW system costs about ₹72,000 to ₹1,02,000, a 3 kW system ₹1,98,000 to ₹2,28,000, a 5 kW system ₹3,04,500 to ₹3,34,500 and a 10 kW system ₹5,90,000 to ₹6,20,000. Where you land in the range depends on the panel brand, roof type and your site. Homes can get a PM Surya Ghar subsidy of up to ₹78,000, so a 3 kW system comes to about ₹1,20,000 to ₹1,50,000 after subsidy. We give an exact quote after a free site visit.

How much can I save on my EB bill with rooftop solar?

Most homes see the EB bill drop by 70 to 90%. A 3 kW system saves around ₹3,400 a month, so it pays back in roughly 3 to 4 years after subsidy. Panels last 25 years or more, so the savings carry on long after that.

What subsidy can I get for rooftop solar in Tamil Nadu?

Houses are eligible for the central PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana subsidy: about ₹30,000 for 1 kW, ₹60,000 for 2 kW and ₹78,000 (the maximum) for 3 kW and above. We confirm eligibility after the site visit, and we fill in the subsidy application and the net metering papers for you.

How much roof space do I need?

Plan on 80 to 100 sq.ft of shadow-free roof for each kW. That works out to about 250 to 300 sq.ft for 3 kW, 400 to 500 sq.ft for 5 kW and 800 to 1,000 sq.ft for 10 kW. We measure the usable area during the site visit.

Which areas do you install in?

We install across Chennai. Our office is at No:4, Solomon Street, Annai Theresa Nagar, East Tambaram, and our work is limited to Chennai.

Can I come to your office?

Yes. We are in East Tambaram and open Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM. The Google Maps pin is on our contact page.

How long does the installation take?

The physical installation takes a few days once the material reaches your site. The whole process, including approval from EB, usually takes a few weeks. The approval is the part we do not control, so that is where the timing changes the most.

Do solar panels work in the monsoon?

Yes, but they produce less on cloudy days. With net metering, the extra units you export in sunny months are adjusted against the monsoon months, so your yearly saving stays about the same. Rain also washes the dust off the panels.

What maintenance do solar panels need?

Not much. Wipe the dust off now and then and get the wiring, structure and inverter checked once a year. We offer after-sales service and annual maintenance contracts (AMC) that include checking the output.

Want a price for your roof?

Give us your area and your Bi-Monthly EB bill and we will call you back.

Find us

Visit our office

If you would like to meet in person, our office is in East Tambaram. We are open Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM.

Where we install

All areas in Chennai.