Hybrid Solar System
Solar, bijli line and a battery together. Lights and fans keep running when the power goes.
What is a hybrid solar system?
A hybrid system has solar panels, a hybrid inverter, a battery and the bijli line. Solar runs your home first and charges the battery. The line fills any gap.
When bijli goes, the system switches to the battery and solar on its own. Your chosen things, like lights, fans, TV, router and fridge, keep running.
- Backup when power goes
- Also uses the bijli line, with net metering
- Battery sized for what you want to run
- Best where cuts are common
How it works
During a power cut: the battery and solar keep your chosen loads running.
- Solar runs the home. In the day the panels run your lights, fans and more.
- Battery charges. Extra solar power fills the battery.
- Extra can go to the line. When the battery is full, extra power can go to the bijli line under net metering.
- Line fills the gap. At night or in clouds, the line gives what solar and battery cannot.
- Backup in a cut. When the line is off, the battery and solar run your chosen things.
Panels power your home. Extra power goes to the grid and the meter counts it as export.
Panels are off. Your home uses grid power and the meter counts it as import.
Your bill = units imported − units exported
What is in the system
Solar panels
Sized for your daytime use and for charging the battery.
Hybrid inverter
Manages solar, battery and the line together. Switches on its own in a cut.
Battery
Lithium (LiFePO4) or tubular lead-acid. The size depends on how many hours of backup you want.
Backup circuit
Only the important things are on this circuit, so heavy appliances do not drain the battery.
Safety and meter
Surge protection, earthing and the net meter from the bijli company.
Good things
- Power when bijli goes
- Lower bill with solar and net metering
- The bijli line is a second backup
- You can add battery later
- Good for work from home, clinics and shops
Things to know
- A battery adds cost and does not last forever
- The subsidy does not cover the battery. Ask us how the rest of your system qualifies.
- It runs only what you connect to backup, not the whole house, unless it is sized for that
Which battery to choose
Lithium (LiFePO4)
Lasts longer, small and needs little care. Costs more at the start.
Tubular lead-acid
Costs less at the start. Needs water top-ups, more space and earlier replacement.
What size?
List what you want to run in a cut, add their watts, and multiply by the hours you need. We do this at the site visit.
Subsidy for hybrid: central + Bihar
Central government subsidy (PM Surya Ghar): ₹30,000 for each of the first 2 kW, and ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW. So you get up to ₹78,000 for a 3 kW system or bigger.
Bihar government subsidy: ₹10,000 for each kW, up to ₹20,000 per house. This comes on top of the central subsidy and goes straight to your bank account. It is first-come-first-served and the total number of houses is limited, so it can stop or change.
Together, a 3 kW system can get up to ₹98,000 (₹78,000 central + ₹20,000 Bihar). We check the latest status for you before you apply.
Note: the subsidy is for the grid-connected rooftop solar. The battery is not covered. Rules can differ, so call us and we will check how your system qualifies before you decide.
| System size | Central | Bihar | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹80,000 |
| 3 kW & above | ₹78,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹98,000 |
The subsidy comes to your bank account after the system is installed, checked and started.
Who it is good for
Homes with long or frequent cuts
Keep lights, fans and the fridge running.
Work from home and students
Steady power for laptop, router and lights.
Clinics and small shops
Billing, lights and fridge stay on in a cut.
Anyone who wants backup and a lower bill
One system for both.
Compare the three systems
| On-Grid | Hybrid | Off-Grid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uses the bijli line | Yes | Yes | No |
| Has a battery | No | Yes | Yes |
| Works when power goes | No (stops for safety) | Yes, on battery | Yes, on battery |
| PM Surya Ghar subsidy | Yes | Ask us | Usually no |
| Net metering | Yes | Yes | No |
Other systems: On-Grid Solar | Off-Grid Solar
Common questions about hybrid solar
How long will the battery run my home?
It depends on the battery size and what you connect. We size it for the hours you need.
Can my whole house run on backup?
Only if the inverter and battery are made for that. Most people back up the important things. It costs less.
Does it work with net metering?
Yes. A hybrid system can use net metering. We do the application.
Is the battery covered by subsidy?
No. The PM Surya Ghar subsidy does not cover the battery. Ask us how the rest of the system qualifies.
Which battery is better?
Lithium costs more but lasts longer. Lead-acid costs less but needs more care and is changed sooner. We explain both at the site visit.
How do I get a quote?
Book a free site visit. We note what you want to run and how often power goes, then give a written quote.
Want backup power and a lower bill?
Book a free site visit. We will pick the right battery size for you.
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