SolarCalculatorsShifting Rooftop Solar to a New House — Cost & Net Meter 2026
What Moves and What Doesn't
| Item | Moves? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Solar panels | Yes | Handle carefully; cracks void warranty |
| Inverter | Yes | Check it suits the new connection (single/three phase) |
| Mounting structure | Sometimes | Often needs changes for a different roof |
| DC/AC cables | Usually replaced | Lengths differ at the new site |
| Net meter | No | Belongs to the DISCOM connection |
Typical Costs
Installers usually charge separately for dismantling, transport and reinstallation, plus new cables and any structure changes. Ask for a written quote; the total for a small home system is often a meaningful share of a new installation's labour cost. Get a quote for a new system too, so you can compare.
Net Meter and Approvals at the New House
- Apply to the new DISCOM for net metering, as for a fresh installation.
- Tell the old DISCOM so the old net meter can be removed or replaced with a normal meter.
- The new DISCOM may inspect the system and ask for the installer's documents.
What About the Subsidy?
The PM Surya Ghar subsidy is given once against a connection. Do not expect a second subsidy for the same system at the new address. If you remove a subsidised system soon after installation, check the scheme rules and your DISCOM's conditions first.
Move It or Sell It With the House?
- Move it if the system is new, the new roof suits it and you plan to stay long.
- Sell it with the house if it is several years old or the new roof needs a different layout; a working system adds value for the buyer, and the net meter can be transferred to the new owner's name.
- Install new at the new house if the new connection qualifies for the subsidy; panels have become cheaper.
Step-by-Step: Shifting Rooftop Solar
- Check the new roof: shadow-free area (about 100 sq ft per kW) and roof type.
- Get a written dismantle-and-reinstall quote, and a quote for a new system to compare.
- Inform the old DISCOM and close the net-metering arrangement there.
- Have the installer dismantle, pack and transport panels carefully.
- Apply for net metering at the new connection and reinstall after approval.
- Test the system and check inverter readings for the first week.
Check the Warranty Before You Move
Panel and inverter warranties usually stay with the product, but damage during dismantling or transport is often not covered. Ask whether the installer doing the move takes responsibility for breakage, and keep the original invoice and serial numbers.
Selling a House With Solar Panels
A working system lowers the buyer's electricity bill, which is a selling point. Give the buyer the invoice, warranty papers and net-meter details so they can transfer the connection and net meter to their name. See our guide on net meter transfer when selling a house (Hindi).
Planning a new system at the new home? Compare 3kW and 5kW solar panel price and use the subsidy calculator.
Before you talk to installers, run your numbers on our free solar calculator to see the system size, cost after subsidy and payback for your bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I move my rooftop solar to a new house?
Yes, panels and the inverter can be moved, but you need a new net-metering approval at the new connection and often a new structure and cables.
Can I get the PM Surya Ghar subsidy again after shifting?
The subsidy is given once against a connection; it is not paid again for the same system at a new address.
What happens to the net meter when I move?
It belongs to the old connection. Inform the old DISCOM and apply for net metering at the new house.
Is it better to sell the solar system with the house?
Often yes for older systems: it avoids moving costs and adds value for the buyer, who can transfer the net meter to their name.