Why Is My Electricity Bill Still High After Installing Solar? (Common Reasons)
Sometimes homeowners feel their electricity bill is still high even after installing solar.
Don’t worry — this is usually due to simple, fixable reasons.
Let’s understand the common causes.
1. Your Solar Size Is Too Small
If you installed:
- 1kW but needed 3kW
- 3kW but needed 5kW
Your bill will not reach zero.Solution:
👉 Increase solar capacity.
2. Panels Not Clean
Dust reduces power generation by 20–30%.
Solution:
👉 Clean every 15–20 days.
3. New Appliances Added
After solar installation, people often add:
- AC
- Freezer
- Motor
- Electric scooter charging
This increases consumption beyond solar output.
4. Net Metering Not Activated Yet
Your meter might still be in simple meter mode.
Solution:
👉 Wait for net metering or arrange follow-up.
5. Inverter Issues
Sometimes:
- Inverter trips
- Weak WiFi
- Error codes
This affects generation.Solution:
👉 Check app / call installer.
6. Shade Issues
Trees, walls, cylinders, antennas can cause 30–60% drop.Solution:
👉 Adjust panel direction or height.
When Installed Properly → Bills Drop to Almost Zero
Apna Solar ensures:
- Correct size
- Best angle
- Clean wiring
- High-quality panels
- Net metering support
Facing high bill after solar?
Let Apna Solar check your system for free.
