Increasing price of electricity and sudden incline in load shedding has raised concerned for people of Pakistan. This system is capable of producing 500 to 600 electricity units per month. 5KW solar system price varies from 575,000 PKR to 850,000 PKR depending upon your geographical location, quality of the components and installation cost.
What is 5KW Solar System?
It is a system of solar panel that can generate 20kWh of electrical power per day. It means your solar system will provide 19 to 20 electricity units per day that you can use to power your electrical and solar appliances. This system enables your to enjoy 7,000-7,100 kWh of power per year if you are living in an area where sunlight is present for most part of the year.
5KW Solar System Price
5KW solar system prices are may be different in different cities of Pakistan. I have installed different solar systems from past few years and there is a very slight difference in the prices. I’m sharing the cost of a solar system that I’ve installed in Lahore, the cost of solar system in your city may be a little less or more than this but there is no such big difference.
| Components | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Panels 585 Watt | 10 | Rs. 250,000/- |
| Solar Inverter | 01 | Rs. 250,000 - 350,000/- |
| Batteries (200 amp) | 04 | Rs. 220,000 - 232,000/- |
| L2 stands | 05 | Rs. 23,000 - 35,000/- |
| Wiring | -- | Rs. 6000 - 7000/- |
| DB Box components | -- | Rs. 30,000/- |
| Installation cost | -- | Rs. 25,000/- |
5KW On-Grid Solar System Price
On-grid solar system will allow you to use solar power as well as exporting excessive power to the grid. This system is cost effective because it will cut off your battery cost. On-grid system is also used for net metering purposes to eliminate your on grid electricity cost.
5KW On-grid solar system will cost you around 575,000 PKR. It is a cheaper option if you have low budget.But, it would not be a good option in cloudy days and rainy season. On-grid system increases your reliability on grid electricity and we know grid power is not available during monsoon season and in storms.
5KW Hybrid Solar System Price
It is the most popular and most used solar system in Pakistan. Hybrid system allows us to store power in batteries as well as export excessive electricity to the grid. With hybrid, system you can use batteries as a backup during load shedding or in cloudy weather.
These systems are more expensive than any other solar system because it will require an expensive inverter and 4 batteries. The overall cost would lie between 820,000 to 860,000 PKR.
Load Capacity of 5KW Solar System
This system is a fine choice for your house and office because it can run almost every house hold appliance including LED lights, fans, refrigerator, Air conditioner, water pump, iron, washing machine, microwave oven etc. As it can generate 5000 watts of power, you can easily rely on 5KW system during day time. Let’s check the list and number of appliances that can be powered by the system.
| Appliances | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Fan | 05 |
| Lights | 10 |
| AC | 01 |
| Washing Machine | 01 |
| LED TV | 01 |
| Refrigerator | 01 |
| Iron | 01 |
| Water Pump | 01 |
Note: You can run fans, lights, refrigerator, LED TV and washing machine in a same time. To run AC, iron an water pump you have to manage the load and run these appliances accordingly.
Components of Solar System
There are some vital and important components that you must have to buy before installing the system. Try to buy high quality solar components because it will eliminate the risk of burning down of electrical components in case of any short circuit. Let’s see the list of solar system components:
- Solar Panels
- Solar Inverter
- Batteries
- L2 stands
- 6mm DC Copper Wires
- DB Box
- Lightening Arrester (Optional)
1. Solar Panels
Solar panels are the most important part of a solar system. It is the main power generation hub that generates DC current. Number of solar panels are used to fulfil the energy requirements.
2. Solar Inverter
Solar inverters are primarily used to convert DC electricity into AC electricity. To use solar energy, it must be converted into AC because almost all the electricity appliances operates on AC. Moreover , solar inverter monitor performance as well as it ensures the maximum use of solar power.
You can choose any 5.2KW or 6KW inverter built by any good company such as Solis, Solar Max, Knox, Inverex, Fronus, Huawei, Growatt etc. Make sure your inverter is able to support the whole system and it should be of good quality. A good quality inverter can safe your system from burning down and hence it can save you a lot of money.
3. Batteries
Batteries are also one of the most essential components of a solar panel system. Batteries are used to power our electrical equipments in case of load shedding, during a cloudy or in any case of power cut. 4 tall tubular batteries can be installed with 5KW solar system. Most popular battery brands in Pakistan are Osaka, Exide, Phoenix, Volta and AGS.
4. L2 Stands
5 L2 stands are required for 5KW solar system. These L2 stands are available in galvanised iron and aluminium. Galvanised iron stand are cheaper and costs you about Rs. 4500 where as aluminium stands are expensive and it can cost you around Rs. 6500 to 7000. Aluminium stands are rust proof and it can provide better rust prevention than galvanised iron stand.
5. Wires
6mm Pure copper DC wire is highly recommended for all types of solar panels. The wire should be made of 99.99% pure copper to get maximum power output. There are many cheaper wire available in market but those wires are not up to mark and their energy dissipation is high.
6. DB Box
DB box is a plastic box that contains number or circuit breakers and safety devices. All the circuits go through DB box because it is responsible of providing safety to your system.
7. Lightening Arrester
Lightening is pretty common during a thunderstorm and it can cause a lot of damage if it falls on your solar panel system. To prevent you solar panels from lightening, lightening arrester are used. It is a rod that is installed on a 15 feet height to arrest lightening so that your solar panels do not get damaged from lightening strike.
Factors affecting the cost of 5KW solar panel system
There is no fix price of any solar panel system. In fact , it is totally depending upon the types of components you want to use in your system. Following are the factors that can decrease and increase the overall cost of a solar system:
- Types of solar plates you are using (535 watt, 550 watt, 585 watt, 600 watt etc.)
- Type of and brand of inverter.
- Material of mounting stand. (Galvanised or aluminium)
- Quality of wires.
- Battery type and model.
- Additional safety measures. (Lightening arrester, solar earthing etc.)
Benefits of installing 5KW Solar System
There are many advantages of installing 5KW solar system. Here are few reasons of installing this system at your house or office.
1. Saves Money
By installing a 5KW system you can not only save electricity but you can also save a lot of your money that goes into paying electricity bills. You can roughly save 35 to 45 thousand rupees per month by installing hybrid 5KW system.
2. House Value
By installing a solar system at your home can make it more attractive and increase it’s re-sale value. It doesn’t only increase the overall worth of a house but it makes buyers prefer your house over others.
3. Long Term Investment
It’s a one time investment because you are getting free solar energy for next 20 to 25 years after installing this system and your dependence on grid electricity will come to an end.
4. Low maintenance
Components of a solar system requires very low maintenance. Just keep everything clean and you are good to go for next two decades. Solar inverter comes with 5 to 6 year warranty and batteries can also be used for 3 to 4 years easily. Only batteries are needed to be replaced every 3 to 4 years.
5. Clean Energy
Solar energy is considered as one of the cleanest sources of renewable energy. Few years back people were using electricity generator that uses natural gas as a fuel and converts it into electricity. This method was producing pollution and causing many diseases. On the other hand, you can use solar system to generate clean energy without harming anyone.
FAQ
How many AC can I run on 5KW Solar system?
For best performance, you should run 2 AC on 5KW solar system. ( 1.5 tons AC and 1 ton AC)
How many units does 5KW solar system generate?
A 5KW solar system is capable of producing 19 to 20 units of electricity per day.
How many solar panels are needed for 5KW solar system?
You have to install 9 to 10 solar panels of power more than 535 watts to generate overall 5kW power.
How much area is required to install 5KW solar system?
Almost 25 meter square of area is required to install 5KW system.
