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💬 Meet Aman Khandelwal, a homeowner from Pitampura, New Delhi
Aman lives with his family in a two-floor independent house in Delhi. His electricity bill ranged from ₹2,100/month in winters to over ₹9,000/month in peak summers. After receiving a quote for solar, he almost delayed by a year — until he ran the numbers.
Here's what Aman found when he calculated his forgone savings and price inflation:
“I realized that just waiting one year would’ve cost me more than ₹65,000 in missed savings and a higher installation cost. It was a no-brainer.”
🧮 Monthly electricity costs without solar
Aman's household typically consumes more electricity in the summer due to ACs and cooling, and less in winter. Here's a realistic breakdown:
☀️ Summer Electricity Bill (May–September)
| Month | Units Used | Avg. Rate/Unit | Monthly Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 1,150 | ₹6.90 | ₹7,935 |
| June | 1,250 | ₹7.00 | ₹8,750 |
| July | 1,300 | ₹7.00 | ₹9,100 |
| August | 1,200 | ₹6.80 | ₹8,160 |
| September | 1,100 | ₹6.50 | ₹7,150 |
| Total | — | — | ₹41,095 |
A 5 kW solar system can reduce this to nearly ₹0–500/month through net metering.
❄️ Winter Electricity Bill (October–April)
| Month | Units Used | Avg. Rate/Unit | Monthly Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 500 | ₹4.20 | ₹2,100 |
| November | 430 | ₹4.50 | ₹1,935 |
| December | 400 | ₹4.60 | ₹1,840 |
| January | 380 | ₹4.70 | ₹1,786 |
| February | 390 | ₹4.60 | ₹1,794 |
| March | 450 | ₹4.50 | ₹2,025 |
| April | 600 | ₹5.00 | ₹3,000 |
| Total | — | — | ₹14,480 |
Even in winter, solar covers 60–80% of daylight usage — reducing the bill by up to ₹10,000 annually.
📉 Total annual savings by going solar
| Season | Typical Annual Bill | Savings with 5 kW Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | ₹41,095 | ₹39,000–₹41,000 |
| Winter | ₹14,480 | ₹10,000–₹12,000 |
| Total | ₹55,575 | ₹49,000–₹53,000 |
🔎 Savings breakdown
| Month | Units Used | Estimated Bill (₹) | Units Offset by Solar | Bill After Solar (₹) | Monthly Savings (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 1,150 | ₹7,935 | 1,000 | ₹600 | ₹7,335 |
| June | 1,250 | ₹8,750 | 1,100 | ₹700 | ₹8,050 |
| July | 1,300 | ₹9,100 | 1,100 | ₹850 | ₹8,250 |
| August | 1,200 | ₹8,160 | 1,000 | ₹800 | ₹7,360 |
| September | 1,100 | ₹7,150 | 950 | ₹750 | ₹6,400 |
| October | 500 | ₹2,100 | 350 | ₹700 | ₹1,400 |
| November | 430 | ₹1,935 | 300 | ₹900 | ₹1,035 |
| December | 400 | ₹1,840 | 280 | ₹950 | ₹890 |
| January | 380 | ₹1,786 | 260 | ₹980 | ₹806 |
| February | 390 | ₹1,794 | 270 | ₹970 | ₹824 |
| March | 450 | ₹2,025 | 330 | ₹940 | ₹1,085 |
| April | 600 | ₹3,000 | 450 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Total | — | ₹55,575 | — | ~₹6,140 | ~₹49,435 |
Savings vary based on actual generation, shading, and usage patterns. Calculations above are based on average generation of 20–21 units/day from a 5 kW solar system in Delhi.
⏳ What if Aman had waited a year?
Aman did the smart thing — but let’s say he had waited one year.
| System Size | Price Today | Price After 1 Year (5% ↑) | Forgone Savings | Cost of Waiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,10,000 | ₹55,575 | ₹2,65,575 |
| 5 kW | ₹3,20,000 | ₹3,36,000 | ₹55,575 | ₹3,91,575 |
The real cost of waiting isn’t just inflation — it’s losing out on compounding savings.
🏡 Who should act now?
You should absolutely consider going solar if:
- You live in an independent house or own a top-floor flat.
- Your monthly bill is ₹3,000 or more.
- You own the property (self-owned or family-owned).
- You want long-term freedom from electricity hikes.
📈 The longer you wait, the more you pay your DISCOM instead of yourself.
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🧠 Final takeaway
Aman Khandelwal avoided over ₹65,000 in hidden losses by going solar at the right time. You can too.
Every month you wait is costing you money.
Don’t delay your savings. Let your roof pay you back — starting now.