On-Grid Solar System
Grid-connected, the most affordable solar
Export extra power to the grid with net metering.
On-grid benefits
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Lowest cost
No batteries, so lower cost.
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Net metering
Extra units adjusted in your bill.
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Subsidy guidance
For eligible residential connections and compliant equipment.
How it works
Sunlight becomes power, your home uses it first, and the surplus flows to the grid.
Step by step
- 1Rooftop panels turn sunlight into DC electricity.
- 2The inverter converts it into AC power your appliances can use.
- 3Power you don't use goes to the grid through the net meter.
- 4Your bill accounts for both what you used and what you exported.
Good to know
- No battery, so it costs the least of the three.
- It switches off during a power cut.
- Needs an existing grid connection for net metering.
Best for
Homes, shops, offices and small businesses with a dependable grid.
How an on-grid solar system works
From sunlight to your appliances
Solar modules generate DC electricity and a grid-tied inverter converts it into AC for the property. Daytime appliances can use that output; when demand exceeds solar production, the grid supplies the difference. Capacity should reflect consumption and connection limits as well as available roof space. A larger array is not automatically a better financial choice.
Understand import, export and net metering
A bidirectional meter records imports from and exports to the grid separately. Credit, settlement periods and treatment of unused units depend on local regulations and consumer category. Do not assume the meter simply runs backwards or that every exported unit produces a cash payment. Export should begin only through the approved connection and commissioning process.
Why standard on-grid solar stops in an outage
Anti-islanding protection shuts down a standard grid-tied inverter when the utility supply fails. This protects people working on the network. Buying a battery alone does not turn that system into a backup supply. Backup requires compatible inverter equipment, safe isolation and an appropriately designed circuit for the loads you intend to keep running.
What to look for in the equipment list
The equipment list should identify modules, inverter, mounting structure, DC and AC cables, isolators, surge protection and earthing. Roof shading affects string layout and inverter selection. Clarify whether the net meter, utility charges and monitoring are included. A brand name alone is insufficient: request exact model numbers and written product and performance warranty terms.
Evaluate price and long-term care
Price changes with mounting requirements, capacity, equipment choices and cable distances. A single price per kW cannot describe every installation. Plan safe access for cleaning and qualified electrical inspections. If monitoring shows a sudden drop in output, arrange checks for shading, soiling and equipment alerts instead of judging performance from one cloudy day.
Common questions
Does an on-grid system need a battery?
A standard on-grid system does not need a battery. Grid supply covers night-time use and production shortfalls, subject to the availability of the utility supply.
How do net and gross metering differ?
Net metering accounts for self-consumption and exported surplus. Gross metering measures generation under a separate sale arrangement. Availability and settlement terms must be checked with your utility.
We handle everything. You just save.
- 1Free home visit & rooftop survey
- 2System design & itemised quotation
- 3Installation & subsidy support
- 4Solar on — you save, we maintain
Frequently Asked Questions
No — for safety, on-grid systems shut off during outages. Choose hybrid for backup.
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