Solar vs Wind ROI Calculator

Compare rooftop solar and small wind turbine ROI side-by-side. Enter your TANGEDCO bill, system size, and cost — get instant payback period, net savings, and 10-year cumulative trend for your Chennai property.

  • Enter monthly bill & average rate (optional)
  • Choose system sizes & capacity factors
  • Enter installed costs & O&M estimates
  • Click Calculate ROI to see savings, payback & trend chart
  • Tip: Wind performance is highly site- & height-dependent.
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How to use (1–2 mins)

  1. Enter monthly bill & average rate (optional)
  2. Choose system sizes & capacity factors
  3. Enter installed costs & O&M estimates
  4. Click Calculate ROI to see savings, payback & trend chart
  5. Tip: Wind performance is highly site- & height-dependent.
Used to auto-calculate consumption
Generated energy offsetting your bill
☀️ Solar Configuration
Chennai avg: 15–22%
💨 Wind Configuration
Conservative range: 15–30%

📈 ROI Comparison Results

Estimates based on your inputs · Chennai TANGEDCO tariff data · Not a guaranteed quote

🏆 Better ROI

☀️ Solar

Payback period
Net savings (10 yr)
Avg annual savings
Bill offset/year
Gen: kWh/yr  ·  O&M: /yr
🏆 Better ROI

💨 Wind

Payback period
Net savings (10 yr)
Avg annual savings
Bill offset/year
Gen: kWh/yr  ·  O&M: /yr

📊 Cumulative Net Savings Over 10 Years

Detailed Comparison
Metric☀️ Solar💨 Wind
System size
Annual generation
Installed cost
Annual O&M
Payback period
Net savings (10 yr)
Bill offset %
⚠️ Important: This calculator uses simplified assumptions — no financing, fixed O&M, and capped offsets. Small wind turbines are highly location- and height-dependent; a professional site assessment is essential before purchase. Results do not include TANGEDCO net-metering credits, PM Surya Ghar subsidy, or TANGEDCO banking benefits — contact NST for a detailed assessment.

📩 Get a Customised ROI Plan for Your Property

Share your number and we’ll review your inputs, factor in TANGEDCO net-metering and applicable subsidies, and suggest the best-fit configuration for your Chennai site — free.

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🔍 Assumptions & Calculation Model
  • Annual Generation: kW × 8,760 hrs × (CF ÷ 100)
  • Monthly Bill Offset (kWh): (Annual Generation × Self-Consumption%) ÷ 12, capped at monthly consumption
  • Year 1 Savings (₹): Monthly Offset × Electricity Rate × 12 − Annual O&M
  • Tariff Escalation: Applied compounded annually to savings value
  • Cumulative Net Savings: Sum of annual savings over the horizon
  • Payback: Simple (cost ÷ average annual net savings) — no financing, no depreciation
⚠️ Important Notes for Chennai Homeowners & Businesses

• Rooftop solar output depends on roof orientation, shading, and panel quality. North-facing installations underperform by 15–25%.

• Small wind turbines (1–5 kW) are only viable at Chennai coastal sites with consistent wind speeds >4 m/s at hub height. A site assessment is essential.

• This calculator does not model TANGEDCO net-metering, PM Surya Ghar subsidy (₹18,000–₹78,000), TANGEDCO banking, or battery storage.

• Results are rough estimates only — not a guaranteed quote.

FAQ

Solar: 1–10 kW rooftop. Wind: 1–3 kW small turbines.

Wind output varies heavily with height & local conditions. CF models this transparently.

Intentionally generic. NST can model precise subsidy/export benefits after consultation.

No. It’s an estimate. Actual performance depends on installation quality & maintenance.

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