Mini rooftop PV system: Are you tired of the hefty electricity bills you get every month? Have you ever wished you could generate your own electricity and reduce your dependence on the grid? If yes, a German company has found a great and very easy way to fulfill your dream!

Now you don’t have to wait for months or get a hole drilled in your roof to install a large and complex solar system. A German company called Ilzhöfer has introduced a ‘plug-in’ mini solar system that you can install on your flat roof, carport, or even trapezoidal sheet metal roof in just a few hours!

What is this ‘magical’ system?

This is not magic, but a marvel of smart engineering. These mini PV systems from Ilzhöfer come with 450W bifacial (generating electricity from both sides) solar panels. The best part is that you neither have to do any drilling nor make any hole in the roof to install them. It is a ‘ballasted system’, which means that it stays in place with the help of weight. It has also been tested for strong gusts of wind, so don’t worry about safety.

The company has designed it for ‘DIY’ (Do It Yourself) installation. In every package you get solar modules, an inverter and a complete mounting system. They have a “wave” mounting solution for flat roofs and a “hook” system for trapezoidal metal roofs, which can be installed directly on the metal sheet.

So is it really cheap and how quickly will the money be recovered?

Let us tell you that this system is more economical than you think! A package with two solar modules, an 800W Hoymiles inverter, “hook” mounting system and cables costs just €395 (approx. ₹35,000). A package with four bifacial 450W glass-glass modules costs €795 (approx. ₹70,000). A system with four modules for a carport costs €995. Mini rooftop PV system

The company claims that given a purchase cost of €400 to €1,000 and current electricity rates of ₹30 to ₹35 per kWh (average rates in India), these systems can recover their money in just 2 to 3 years! This estimate is based on the fact that you generate 600 kWh to 750 kWh of electricity annually and use most of it in your home.

Install or get a mini rooftop PV system installed yourself

These systems usually connect to the grid via a standard plug. However, a special socket or Wieland system is recommended! If you feel hesitant to do the installation yourself, don’t worry. Ilzhofer also offers installation services, which start at €385 (approx. ₹34,000). Now that there is such an easy and cost-effective way to say goodbye to electricity bills, are you ready to turn your roof into a power-producing factory?