Swan Energy · Rooftop Solar Division

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With Solar

Superior quality rooftop solar installations for homes, factories, and commercial establishments across Chennai and Tamil Nadu.

5000+

25yr

100%

<6yr

TONNES,CO2 OFFSET

Panel Warranty

ALMM Compliant

Typical Payback

5000+

25yr

TONNES,
CO2 OFFSET

Panel
Warranty

100%

<6yr

ALMM
Compliant

Typical Payback

What we install

Solar System Types

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On-Grid Solar

Connected to the TANGEDCO grid. Excess power is exported back and credited through net metering, reducing your electricity bill to near zero. The most popular choice for commercial and residential installations.

Off-Grid Solar

Fully independent from the utility grid. Paired with lithium-ion battery storage for 24/7 power availability. Ideal for locations with unreliable grid supply or remote installations.

Solar, Swan Energy

Hybrid Solar

The best of both worlds - grid is connected with battery backup. Stores solar energy during the day for evening use, exports surplus to the grid, and draws from batteries during outages.

Swan Electric Contracts, Swan Energy

On-Grid Solar

Connected to the TANGEDCO grid. Excess power is exported back and credited through net metering, reducing your electricity bill to near zero. The most popular choice for commercial and residential installations.

Off-Grid Solar

Fully independent from the utility grid. Paired with lithium-ion battery storage for 24/7 power availability. Ideal for locations with unreliable grid supply or remote installations.

Solar, Swan Energy

Hybrid Solar

The best of both worlds - grid is connected with battery backup. Stores solar energy during the day for evening use, exports surplus to the grid, and draws from batteries during outages.

Why go solar

The Case for

Solar in Chennai

Chennai receives an average of 5.5 peak sun hours per day - among the highest in India. A well-designed rooftop solar system can offset 80-100% of your electricity consumption and pay for itself in 4-6 years.

With rising TANGEDCO tariffs and generous net metering policies, there has never been a better time to make the switch.

Eliminate Electricity Bills

Offset up to 100% of your consumption and earn credits for surplus power exported to the grid.

4-6 Year Payback

With current TANGEDCO tariffs, most systems pay for themselves within 4 to 6 years and generate free power for 20+ years.

Reduce Carbon Footprint

A 10kW system offsets approximately 12 tonnes of COâ‚‚ per year - equivalent to planting 500 trees annually.

Increase Property Value

Solar installations are now considered a premium amenity and demonstrably increase resale and rental value.

Power Backup

Hybrid and off-grid systems keep critical loads running during grid outages - no more disruption to operations.

Government Subsidies

Residential installations are eligible for central and state government subsidies. We handle all documentation.

Why go solar

The Case for

Solar in Chennai

Chennai receives an average of 5.5 peak sun hours per day - among the highest in India. A well-designed rooftop solar system can offset 80-100% of your electricity consumption and pay for itself in 4-6 years.

With rising TANGEDCO tariffs and generous net metering policies, there has never been a better time to make the switch.

Eliminate Electricity Bills

Offset up to 100% of your consumption and earn credits for surplus power exported to the grid.

4-6 Year Payback

With current TANGEDCO tariffs, most systems pay for themselves within 4 to 6 years and generate free power for 20+ years.

Reduce Carbon Footprint

A 10kW system offsets approximately 12 tonnes of COâ‚‚ per year - equivalent to planting 500 trees annually.

Increase Property Value

Solar installations are now considered a premium amenity and demonstrably increase resale and rental value.

Power Backup

Hybrid and off-grid systems keep critical loads running during grid outages - no more disruption to operations.

Government Subsidies

Residential installations are eligible for central and state government subsidies. We handle all documentation.

Customer Reviews

What Our Customers Say

Real feedback from homeowners and businesses across Chennai who made the switch
to solar with Swan Energy.

Customer Review, Swan Electric Contracts

Dr. M.Chandrasekaran

Swan Energy installed a roof top solar system at my residence in T.Nagar, Chennai, which was commissioned a week ago. Without hesitation I would say that "Swan Energy" is a synonym for "Excellent service". They explained everything in detail and gave me the quote. They have a wonderful team which executed the project with professional touch. If someone is interested in roof top solar system, without hesitation I will recommend Swan Energy. Thank you Joshua and Jason for implementing this project with precision and perfection.

Atul Jagadish

Extremely competent team. Their work was very neat and every wire could be chased down to its route. Communication was perfect during the whole project. They did all electrical work so neatly that other vendors were surprised that it could be done with such precision. We got the perfect advice from their team, they understood requirements and helped us get a great output on electrical work and solar power. We had minimal post work breakdown because of EB in chennai and they took it upon them to make sure it was sorted.

Sriram Reddy

I had a multi KW solar system installed on my house's rooftop by Jason and his team at Swan Energy. The company was patient and professional throughout in providing me a system that was appropriately scoped and relevant to my needs. While I am not completely energy self-sufficient given the use of multiple ACs during the summer period, I am glad to be able to save significantly on my energy bills while doing my bit for the environment. Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend Swan Energy if you are looking to install a solar system.

EQUIPMENT

Top-Quality Brands

We install only premium, ALMM-certified panels and inverters from globally trusted manufacturers.

REC Group

Solar panels

Premium Norwegian panels with industry-leading efficiency and 25-year warranty.

Trina Solar

Solar panels

World's largest solar manufacturer -consistent quality at competitive price points.

Vikram Solar

Solar panels

India's leading solar manufacturer, ALMM-II certified, strong local support

Panasonic HIT

Solar panels

Highest efficiency heterojunction panels - ideal for constrained roof areas.

SMA Solar

Inverters

German-engineered inverters with exceptional reliability and monitoring.

Fronius

Inverters

Austrian precision inverters trusted by commercial and utility-scale installers globally.

Studer

Off-Grid Inverters

Swiss-made inverter-chargers for off-grid and hybrid applications - built to last.

Phocos

Charge Controllers

Reliable MPPT charge controllers for standalone and hybrid solar systems.

Regulatory

Full Compliance Handled

CEIG Approval

Chief Electrical Inspector to Government inspection and approval for all HT-connected solar installations.

TANGEDCO Net Metering

Complete net metering application, bidirectional meter installation, and grid connection coordination.

ALMM Compliance

All panels sourced from ALMM-II certified manufacturers, ensuring eligibility for subsidies and approvals.

Single-Line Diagrams

Detailed SLD and as-built drawings prepared and submitted to all relevant authorities on your behalf.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

How much roof space do I need for solar?

A 1kW solar system requires approximately 80–100 sq ft of shadow-free roof area. For a typical home with a 3–5kW system, you'll need 240–500 sq ft. Our site assessment will give you an exact figure based on your roof's orientation and any shading from nearby structures.

Installation itself typically takes 1–3 days depending on system size. However the full process from site visit to commissioning including CEIG inspection and TANGEDCO net metering approval takes 4-8 weeks. We handle all the regulatory steps so you don't have to.

On cloudy days your system generates less power but still produces some electricity. At night, on-grid systems draw from the TANGEDCO grid as normal. Hybrid and off-grid systems draw from your battery bank. Any shortfall is automatically covered by grid power - you'll never be without electricity.

Net metering allows your on-grid solar system to export surplus power back to the TANGEDCO grid. A bidirectional meter records units sent and received. At the end of the billing cycle, you only pay for net units consumed. Tamil Nadu has one of the most solar-friendly net metering policies in India.

Solar panels require minimal maintenance - primarily periodic cleaning to remove dust and bird droppings, especially during summer. Inverters are largely self-maintaining. We offer annual maintenance contracts covering panel cleaning, inverter health checks, and performance monitoring review.

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Solar?

Tell us your location, monthly electricity bill, and roof area - our team will design a system and give you a detailed quote.