- Chennai
Chennai's Trusted Solar Panel Company
Solar Panels for Home and Offices
Chennai’s high sunlight exposure and steady daytime power demand make it well suited to rooftop solar. Everggreen Jataveda (EJP) installs solar plants for homes, offices, and industrial sites across the city, backed by BEE-certified auditors, over 25 years of combined engineering experience, and installations that follow TANGEDCO’s technical and safety requirements at every stage.
Benefits of Installing a Solar Panel in Your Home
- Lower your monthly electricity bill by offsetting daytime grid consumption
- Keep essential appliances running during blackouts, when paired with battery backup
- Add resale value to your property
- Charge an electric vehicle using energy your own roof generates
- Move to clean energy with a solar plant rated for 25 years of operation
- Reduce exposure to future electricity tariff hikes
Our Solar Panel Installation Services in Chennai
EJP designs each solar plant around the property’s roof space, sanctioned load, and consumption pattern, rather than offering a single standard package regardless of the home.
On-Grid Systems
On-grid systems stay connected to TANGEDCO's network through a net meter. Surplus power generated during the day is exported to the grid and credited against your consumption at night. This is the most common setup for Chennai homes with a stable grid connection, since it keeps costs lower by not requiring battery storage.
Off-Grid Systems
Off-grid systems run fully on battery storage, without any dependency on the grid. These suit locations with unreliable grid access or properties where continuous power is critical regardless of outages. Sizing is based entirely on the home's actual daily load, since there is no grid to fall back on.
Hybrid systems
Hybrid systems combine a grid connection with battery backup. During normal operation, the system behaves like an on-grid setup, exporting surplus power and drawing from the grid when needed. During an outage, the battery takes over for essential loads, so the home isn't left without power. This is the option most homeowners ask for when backup during Chennai's monsoon-season outages is a priority.
Roof and Ground Mounted Setups
Roof-mounted and ground-mounted setups are chosen based on available space, shading, and the structural condition of the property. Roof-mounted is standard for most homes; ground-mounted is considered where roof space is limited, heavily shaded, or structurally unsuitable for the panel load. Across all four categories, EJP uses ALMM-compliant modules, which is a requirement for subsidy eligibility under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, and sizes the inverter to match the panel capacity so the system performs at its rated output rather than being bottlenecked at either end.
Our Solar Panel Installation Process for Homes in Chennai
Solar Panel Subsidy in Chennai
Homeowners in Chennai can claim a subsidy under the central government’s PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana scheme, with TANGEDCO acting as the local authority for net metering and technical approval.
- 1 kW system: ₹30,000 subsidy
- 2 kW system: ₹60,000 subsidy
- 3 kW system: ₹78,000 subsidy (maximum; capacity beyond 3 kW receives no additional subsidy on the extra load)
Tamil Nadu does not currently run a separate state-level rooftop subsidy on top of this central scheme. TANGEDCO’s role is limited to net metering approval, technical inspection, and grid connection, not an additional cash payout.
Eligibility requires a residential electricity connection in the applicant’s name, a shadow-free roof area (roughly 100 sq. ft. for a 1 kW system, scaling up for larger capacities), and installation through an MNRE-empanelled vendor using ALMM-listed panels. Tenants generally need a no-objection certificate from the property owner to apply.
Process and timeline: registration happens on the PM Surya Ghar portal using the consumer number and mobile number, followed by DISCOM feasibility approval, installation by an empanelled vendor, net meter application, and finally subsidy disbursal after commissioning. Once documentation is complete and the net meter is activated, the subsidy is typically credited to the applicant’s bank account within a few weeks. EJP manages this entire sequence, from portal registration to final disbursal tracking, so the homeowner isn’t left following up with TANGEDCO or the subsidy portal directly.
Why Choose EJP for Solar Power in Chennai?
EJP is based locally in Chennai, which means the team installing your solar plant also understands the city’s roof types, coastal weather, and TANGEDCO’s local approval process firsthand. Every installation uses top-quality solar panels backed by BEE-certified auditors overseeing system design, so the equipment going on your roof meets a consistent technical standard rather than varying by job.
Pricing stays transparent from the first proposal, with no hidden charges added later. EJP also manages the entire government subsidy process, from PM Surya Ghar portal registration to TANGEDCO’s net metering approval, so homeowners aren’t left following up on paperwork themselves.
Setup is handled by trained, in-house technical staff rather than subcontracted crews, and every system comes with long-term warranty coverage on panels and inverters. Once your solar plant is running, a monitoring dashboard makes it easy to track daily generation and savings.
Support doesn’t end at commissioning. EJP provides reliable after-sale service, including maintenance guidance and warranty support, for as long as the system is in use.
Choosing the Right Solar Panel for Your Home
The right system size depends on your monthly electricity consumption, roof area, and budget. A home consuming around 300 units a month typically needs a 3 kW system, while smaller households can start at 1 kW or 2 kW. Roof shading, direction, and available space also affect which panel type, monocrystalline or polycrystalline, and mounting structure make sense. EJP’s site evaluation is built around getting this sizing right before any proposal is finalised.
- FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total cost of installing solar panels for a home in Chennai?
Cost depends on system size, panel type, and whether battery backup is included. EJP provides an exact quote after the site assessment, once roof condition and load requirements are confirmed.
How does the TANGEDCO solar net metering system work for residential homes?
TANGEDCO installs a bi-directional net meter that records electricity exported to the grid during the day and electricity drawn from the grid at other times, adjusting your bill based on the net difference.
What is the average payback period for a residential solar setup in Chennai?
Payback depends on system cost after subsidy and how much generated electricity is used directly versus exported. EJP shares a payback estimate specific to your home as part of the proposal.
Do I need to clean and maintain the solar panels regularly due to Chennai's coastal dust?
Yes. Coastal dust and salt air can reduce output if left unaddressed. A periodic clean, every few weeks, keeps generation close to its rated capacity.
Can a residential solar system run heavy appliances like air conditioners during summer peak hours?
A correctly sized system supports heavy appliances during daylight hours, when generation peaks. Sizing this correctly is part of the initial assessment.
What happens to my home's power supply during sudden grid blackouts or monsoon periods?
A standard on-grid system shuts down during a grid outage as a safety requirement. A hybrid system with battery backup keeps essential loads running. During monsoon periods, generation drops but continues at lower output.
How do I track my daily electricity generation and financial savings?
Most inverters come with a monitoring app or dashboard showing daily, monthly, and lifetime generation, along with estimated savings based on your tariff slab.