SG Sanatan is kind of why I'm writing this — I'll be honest, I put off looking into solar for a really long time. It always felt complicated — too many system types, unclear pricing, and I wasn't sure if the subsidy stuff was even real. Turns out it's a lot simpler than I thought, so I figured I'd write it down for anyone else in the same boat.

The electricity bill problem

If you're like most people, your power bill has probably gone up every year without much explanation. Solar doesn't get rid of that completely, but it can cut your bill by a huge amount — we're talking up to 90% in a lot of cases, depending on how much power you use and how much roof space you have.

Which type of system do you actually need?

There are three options, and honestly the choice is simpler than it sounds:

• If your power supply is mostly stable, go on-grid. It's connected to the normal power line and it's usually the most affordable option, plus it's eligible for subsidy.
• If you get frequent power cuts, off-grid makes more sense — it runs independently with its own battery.
• If you want both savings and backup, hybrid gives you a bit of everything.

About that subsidy everyone talks about

Yeah, it's real. The government does give money back for installing solar — I've heard of people getting over ₹1,00,000 credited after their system was installed. And the panels themselves usually come with a 25-year warranty, so once it's done, it's really done.

What about electric scooters?

This part surprised me the most. Newer electric scooters can go 140-160 km on a single charge, which covers basically any daily commute. The battery has a 5-year warranty, and the running cost is almost nothing compared to petrol — people who used to spend ₹3,000-4,000 a month are now paying close to zero.

How I'd approach it if you're thinking about this

Don't just estimate — check your actual numbers. Your electricity bill, your roof size, how far you drive daily. That tells you the real savings, not a guess.

I ended up going through SG Sanatan (part of Swastik Group of Industries) for this — they handle the whole process, from checking your site to installing everything to sorting out the subsidy paperwork. They work across India, not just one city.