Grid Savings, Plus Backup Power
Hybrid solar combines net-metering savings with battery backup for the circuits that matter most. It costs more to install than a bare on-grid system — but because it's grid-tied, it qualifies for a subsidy off-grid can't claim, typically landing its net cost in between the two.
On-Grid Savings With Off-Grid Backup
A hybrid system is grid-tied, exactly like an on-grid system — it exports surplus for net-metering credit. The difference is a battery bank and a hybrid inverter sit in between, so when the grid goes down, your chosen backup circuits switch to battery power automatically instead of shutting off.
Battery Backup, Grid Savings
Keeps your chosen circuits running through an outage, while still earning net-metering credit on sunny days.
Bidirectional Net Meter
Exports surplus solar to the grid for credit, same as an on-grid system — the battery only steps in when the grid can't.
Subsidy Eligible
Grid-tied, so it qualifies for the central + UP state subsidy on your system's on-grid capacity.
Solar, Battery, and the Grid — Together
Sunlight capture
Panels convert sunlight into DC electricity through the day, same as any solar system.
Hybrid inverter conversion
A single hybrid inverter converts DC to AC and manages battery charging, grid export, and grid import together — no separate charge controller needed.
Home load priority
Your home's essential loads draw straight from solar generation first, before anything is sent to the battery or grid.
Battery top-up
Surplus solar beyond your home's daytime draw charges the battery bank until it reaches full capacity.
Grid export via net meter
Once the battery is topped up, any further surplus exports to the grid through the bidirectional net meter, earning the same credits as an on-grid system.
Automatic outage switch
If the grid goes down, the hybrid inverter's anti-islanding protection disconnects it from the grid instantly, while continuing to power your pre-selected backup circuits from the battery — something a plain on-grid system cannot do.
Night / grid import
After dark, your home draws from the battery first, then the grid if needed — netted against the export credits you built up during the day.
Components Explained
Solar Panels
Mounted on the roof, typically facing south for maximum yield. Panels are built from a few core cell technologies:
- •Monocrystalline — cut from a single silicon crystal, the highest efficiency and most compact option, the standard for residential roofs with limited space.
- •Polycrystalline (multicrystalline) — made from multiple silicon crystals, slightly lower efficiency at a lower cost.
- •Bifacial — generates from both the front and rear face, useful where rear-side reflected light can be captured too.
- •TOPCon — an ultra-thin tunnel oxide-passivated contact layer, a newer high-efficiency cell technology.
Hybrid Inverter
The core of a hybrid system — a single unit that replaces both a grid-tie inverter and a charge controller, built on newer technology than either standalone option:
- •Lithium-optimized — direct integration with the battery management system (BMS) extends battery life to 15-20 years or more.
- •97%+ efficiency — dual MPPT captures more solar across varying sunlight conditions and cuts conversion losses by 5-10%.
- •Seamless transfer — switches between grid-tied and backup mode automatically, typically within milliseconds of an outage.
- •Future-proof — battery capacity can be expanded later without replacing the inverter.
Battery Bank
By default, sized the same as an equivalent off-grid system's battery for maximum outage coverage — though it can be sized down to just your essential circuits if you'd rather save on upfront cost. Wired at 12V, 24V, or 48V depending on load, in one of two chemistries:
- •Lithium-ion (LFP) — higher upfront cost, but lasts 15-20 years, tolerates deeper discharge, and needs far less maintenance. The recommended choice for most hybrid installs.
- •Lead-acid — lower upfront cost, but typically lasts only 3-5 years and needs a larger bank for the same usable backup capacity.
Bidirectional Net Meter
Replaces your existing meter to separately track units exported to and imported from the grid each month — the basis of your net-metering credit, identical to an on-grid system.
Critical Loads Panel & ATS
A separate circuit panel for the loads you want backed up (lights, fridge, Wi-Fi, fans) — an automatic transfer switch isolates just these circuits onto battery power during an outage. If you only need these covered, we can size the battery around them instead of full off-grid capacity, for extra savings.
Mounting Structure & BOS
Rust-resistant, hot-dip galvanized mounting at the correct tilt angle, plus combiner boxes, cabling, earthing, and lightning protection — the balance-of-system components that keep everything safe and code-compliant.
How We Size Your Hybrid Battery Bank
Our default quote matches an equivalent off-grid system's battery capacity for maximum backup — but because a hybrid battery only has to cover the circuits you choose, not your whole home, it can be sized smaller if you'd rather save on upfront cost.
Backup Load Selection
Which circuits you want powered through an outage — lights, fridge, Wi-Fi, fans. Our default pricing matches an equivalent off-grid battery for maximum coverage, but sizing for just these circuits instead of your whole home can bring the cost down further.
Depth of Discharge (DoD)
Batteries are sized so the system only uses ~90% of rated capacity, keeping 10% in reserve to protect long-term battery health.
Round-Trip Efficiency
Roughly 15% of energy is lost in the charge-discharge cycle itself — battery capacity is sized up to account for this.
Outage Duration Target
Typically sized for 4-8 hours of backup rather than multi-day autonomy, since the grid tops the battery back up every day the sun's out.
Central + Uttar Pradesh State Subsidy on Grid-Tied Capacity
A hybrid system's grid-tied (on-grid) capacity qualifies for the same combined central + UP subsidy as a pure on-grid system — we handle both applications end-to-end.
Central Subsidy — PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
A fixed, nationwide subsidy for grid-connected residential systems, credited directly to your bank account after installation and net-metering approval.
State Subsidy — Uttar Pradesh (UPNEDA)
Uttar Pradesh runs an additional state-level subsidy through UPNEDA, on top of the central amount — we file both applications for you.
Did you know? The state governments of Uttar Pradesh and Delhi offer additional subsidies to homeowners on top of the central government's subsidy.
Uttar Pradesh (UPNEDA): ₹15,000/kW for 1-2 kW systems, capped at ₹30,000 for systems 2 kW and above.
Delhi: ₹10,000/kW, capped at ₹30,000.
Based on the rates above, here's the combined subsidy by system size:
| System Size | Central Subsidy (All Other States) | Total in Uttar Pradesh | Total in Delhi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kWp | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 + ₹15,000 = ₹45,000 | ₹30,000 + ₹10,000 = ₹40,000 |
| 2 kWp | ₹60,000 | ₹60,000 + ₹30,000 = ₹90,000 | ₹60,000 + ₹20,000 = ₹80,000 |
| 3 kWp | ₹78,000 | ₹78,000 + ₹30,000 = ₹1.08 lakh | ₹78,000 + ₹30,000 = ₹1.08 lakh |
| 4 kWp | ₹78,000 | ₹78,000 + ₹30,000 = ₹1.08 lakh | ₹78,000 + ₹30,000 = ₹1.08 lakh |
| 5 kWp | ₹78,000 | ₹78,000 + ₹30,000 = ₹1.08 lakh | ₹78,000 + ₹30,000 = ₹1.08 lakh |
| 10 kWp | ₹78,000 | ₹78,000 + ₹30,000 = ₹1.08 lakh | ₹78,000 + ₹30,000 = ₹1.08 lakh |
Figures are illustrative based on published central and state subsidy rates as of 2026. Your exact eligible amount is confirmed during your free site visit, and both applications are filed on your behalf.
Important nuance: the subsidy is calculated on your system's grid-tied capacity registered under net metering — it does not cover the battery bank or hybrid inverter premium. We confirm your exact eligible amount during the free site visit.
What a Hybrid System Costs in Lucknow
Priced as an equivalent off-grid system (same panels, hybrid inverter, and battery capacity) plus the bidirectional net meter, DISCOM interconnection, and critical loads panel that only a grid-tied hybrid system needs — which is why the before-subsidy price is always higher than the matching off-grid tier. Exact pricing depends on your roof, backup load selection, and site conditions — confirmed after a free survey.
| System Size | Battery Capacity | Before Subsidy | Subsidy | Net Cost (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 5.1 kWh | ~₹4.52 lakh | ₹1.08 lakh | ~₹3.44 lakh |
| 5 kW | 5.1 kWh | ~₹5.90 lakh | ₹1.08 lakh | ~₹4.82 lakh |
| 6 kW | 10.2 kWh | ~₹8.70 lakh | ₹1.08 lakh | ~₹7.62 lakh |
| 8 kW | 10.2 kWh | ~₹10.05 lakh | ₹1.08 lakh | ~₹8.97 lakh |
| 10 kW | 10.2 kWh | ~₹11.55 lakh | ₹1.08 lakh | ~₹10.47 lakh |
These are indicative prices only, based on typical site conditions — actual cost depends on your roof, panel choice, and load. Request a Free Quotation for the latest, exact pricing.
Why the net cost can still beat off-grid: a hybrid system costs more upfront than the same-spec off-grid system (extra net-metering hardware), but off-grid systems don't qualify for any subsidy at all. Because hybrid does, the subsidy credit usually more than offsets that premium — landing hybrid's net cost below off-grid's for the same battery capacity. Want a lower price than the table above? Ask about sizing the battery down to just your essential circuits instead of matching full off-grid capacity.
How Hybrid Solar Actually Works
Net metering, battery backup, and the automatic transfer switch — explained
A short walkthrough of how a hybrid inverter blends grid export, battery charging, and an automatic backup switch into one system — and how to think about sizing your backup battery.
- Net Metering
- Battery Backup
- Automatic Transfer Switch
- Hybrid Inverter Explained
Savings and Security, in One System
Backup for What Matters
Your essential circuits stay powered through an outage — no waiting on the DISCOM to restore supply.
Net-Metering Savings
Still earns export credit on surplus solar during the day, exactly like an on-grid system.
Subsidy on Grid-Tied Capacity
Qualifies for the central + Uttar Pradesh state subsidy on your system's on-grid capacity — we file both applications for you.
Subsidy Beats the Off-Grid Price
Costs more than off-grid before subsidy (extra net-metering hardware) — but the subsidy off-grid can't claim usually brings the net cost below it, for the same battery capacity.
Automatic Outage Switch
No manual switching or generator start — the transfer to battery backup happens within milliseconds of a grid outage.
Expandable Design
Add battery capacity later if you decide you want more circuits — or longer backup — covered.
One trade-off to know: our default pricing already matches an off-grid-equivalent battery, which only backs up the circuits you choose — not your entire home. Sizing it for true whole-home backup pushes the battery, cost, and footprint well beyond what's shown above.
From Site Survey to Switched-On
Site & Load Assessment
We survey your roof and identify which circuits you want on backup power, to size both the solar array and battery correctly.
Mounting Installation
Corrosion-protected structures are secured to the roof; panels are clamped in place per manufacturer spec.
Hybrid Inverter & Battery Setup
The hybrid inverter and battery bank are installed and wired together, with the battery in a ventilated enclosure.
Net Meter & Critical Loads Panel Wiring
The bidirectional net meter connects to the grid side, while a separate critical loads panel and automatic transfer switch isolate your chosen backup circuits.
Commissioning & DISCOM Approval
We test grid-tied and backup modes, coordinate DISCOM net-metering approval, and enable app-based monitoring.
Which One Is Right for You?
| Comparison | On-Grid | Off-Grid | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grid connection | Required | Not required | Required (net-metered) |
| Battery storage | |||
| Works during a power cut | Yes (selected circuits) | ||
| PM Surya Ghar subsidy eligible | Grid-tied capacity only | ||
| Net-metering credits | |||
| Typical payback period | 2-4 years | 6-7 years | 3-5 years |
| Relative upfront cost | Lowest | Higher (full battery bank) | Highest before subsidy; net cost often beats off-grid |
| Best suited for | Homes with reliable grid supply | Remote or grid-unreliable areas | Homes wanting savings + backup power |
Hybrid Solar FAQs
Architecturally, very little — both use a hybrid-capable inverter and a battery bank of the same capacity by default. The difference is the grid connection: a hybrid system stays net-metered to the grid, exporting surplus for credit and importing when needed, while an off-grid system has no grid connection at all. That grid tie-in means a hybrid system costs a bit more upfront (bidirectional meter, DISCOM interconnection) — but it's also the only reason hybrid qualifies for subsidy, which usually brings its net cost below an equivalent off-grid system. You can also size a hybrid's battery down to just your essential circuits for further savings, since the grid backs up the rest.
See If Hybrid Is Right for You
Get a free site assessment and a fixed quote for a hybrid system sized to your roof, consumption, and backup needs.