The only caveat of having a 5kW solar system is that it is very useful for a medium to large home or a small business since it powers so many facilities and used by significantly high electricity bills. Housed under monthly electricity consumption between 400 and 600 units.
| Component | Quantity | Details | Cost (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Panels | 10 | High-efficiency panels (550W each) | 190,000 |
| Inverter | 1 | 5kW hybrid inverter | 180,000 |
| Mounting Structure | 10 | Aluminum or galvanized iron structure for rooftop installation | 30,000 |
| Safety Accessories | 1 | Breakers, surge protectors, and safety switches | 20,000 |
| DC Cables | 1 | High-quality cables for panel connections | 20,000 |
| Batteries | 4 | Deep cycle batteries (120AH each) for backup power | 168,000 |
| Total Cost | N/A | 588,000 |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Solar Panels | 10 x 550W (total 5.5kW) |
| Inverter Capacity | 5kW |
| Battery Capacity | 4 x 120AH deep cycle batteries |
| Daily Energy Production | 15-20 units (450-600 kWh/month) |
| Appliances Supported | ACs, refrigerator, fans, lights, water pump, TV, etc. |
| City | Price Range (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Lahore | 500,000 – 600,000 |
| Karachi | 520,000 – 620,000 |
| Multan | 510,000 – 610,000 |
| Peshawar | 530,000 – 630,000 |
| Rawalpindi | 515,000 – 615,000 |
| Faisalabad | 525,000 – 625,000 |
| Brand | Price (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Longi | 580,000 |
| Trina | 560,000 |
| Canadian Solar | 550,000 |
| Inverex | 540,000 |
| City | Daily Energy Production (kWh) |
|---|---|
| Lahore | 15-20 |
| Karachi | 14-18 |
| Multan | 15-20 |
| Peshawar | 14-18 |
| Rawalpindi | 15-20 |
| Faisalabad | 14-18 |
| Appliance | Quantity |
|---|---|
| AC (1.5-ton) | 2 |
| Refrigerator | 1 |
| LED TV | 3 |
| Ceiling Fans | 8 |
| Washing Machine | 1 |
| Water Pump | 1 |
| Lights | 20 |
| Year | Cumulative Savings (Rs.) | ROI (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 200,000 | 34 |
| 2 | 400,000 | 68 |
| 3 | 600,000 | 102 |
| 4 | 800,000 | 136 |
| 5 | 1,000,000 | 170 |