What Is Hybrid Solar System?
A hybrid solar system combines the best of both worlds: it stays grid-tied for net metering like a standard on-grid system, while adding battery storage that automatically kicks in to power essential loads during a grid outage. This requires a hybrid inverter compatible with both grid synchronisation and battery management.
Benefits of Hybrid Solar System
Backup During Outages
Essential loads — lights, fans, Wi-Fi, refrigeration — keep running when the grid goes down.
Still Grid-Tied
Unlike off-grid, you retain net metering credit for surplus generation beyond your battery and load needs.
Right-Sized Backup
Battery is sized to your essential loads, not your entire home, keeping cost proportionate to actual need.
Automatic Switchover
The hybrid inverter switches to battery power automatically during an outage — no manual intervention needed.
Future-Proof Design
You can start on-grid and add battery storage later if your hybrid inverter is already in place.
Ideal for Outage-Prone Areas
Particularly valuable in areas of Uttar Pradesh with less consistent grid reliability.
When Hybrid Makes Sense
Hybrid is worth the additional upfront cost if you experience frequent outages, work from home, run medical equipment, or simply want peace of mind that essential loads stay powered. If outages are rare in your area, the additional cost of hybrid over standard on-grid may not be justified — we'll help you weigh this honestly during your site survey.
Up to \u20B91,08,000 Government Subsidy Available — as applicable under current Central + State benefits for eligible residential rooftop solar installations in Uttar Pradesh. Eligibility depends on system size, applicable government guidelines, approvals and scheme eligibility, and is subject to change.
Installation Process
Free Site Survey
We assess your roof, load pattern and existing electrical setup.
Design & Quotation
System size, component brand and itemised pricing are shared upfront.
Backup Load & Battery Sizing
We identify which loads need backup and size the battery bank accordingly.
Installation
Hybrid inverter, panels and battery are installed together, with backup circuits wired separately from non-essential loads.
Commissioning & Handover
System is tested, verified and warranty documents are handed over.
Why Choose Sunroof Solar Solutions
We size hybrid systems around your genuine backup needs rather than a one-size package, and we're transparent when a standard on-grid system would serve you just as well at lower cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hybrid stays connected to the grid and retains net metering benefits, using battery only for backup during outages. Off-grid has no grid connection at all and must cover 100% of your load from storage.
This depends on the battery capacity you choose — most customers back up essential circuits (lights, fans, Wi-Fi, refrigeration) rather than heavy loads like ACs, though larger battery banks can cover more.
The government subsidy discussed on this site generally applies to the base eligible system; battery storage costs are typically outside standard subsidy schemes — we'll clarify what applies to your specific configuration.