Solar Basics
On-grid vs hybrid for a home in Purvanchal
When bill reduction is enough, and when selected backup loads justify a battery.
Updated 2026-09-03
On-grid
Best when the main goal is a lower monthly bill and the grid is usable most of the day. Surplus units wait on net metering. No battery cost.
Hybrid
Adds a battery for loads you name in advance — typically lights, fans and a few sockets. It does not automatically back up the whole house.
How we decide
List the loads that must stay on in a cut, then look at roof and budget. If that list is empty, on-grid is usually the cleaner design.
Questions
Will on-grid solar run fans during a power cut?
No. A standard on-grid inverter shuts down when the grid is down. That is a safety rule, not a defect.