Solar Systems
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Complete solar systems · 1 to 2 kW
1 kW and 2 kW Solar System Price in Karachi
A small system suits a small load. Here is what a 1 kW or 2 kW system can run, and where it makes sense.
- ✓ Panels and output
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Where a small system makes sense
A 1 kW or 2 kW system suits a flat, a portion of a house or a small shop with a modest load. Its main job is usually backup: it keeps the lights, fans, fridge and router running in a cut, and trims the bill a little.
It does not run a large air conditioner. If you want that, look at the 3 to 6 kW range in our system size guide.
Small systems are easy to get wrong in the other direction. Buying a cheap inverter and weak batteries to save money leaves you with a system that fails in the first hot summer. The details below help you avoid that.
Small system prices we quote
These are complete installed systems. The final price depends on the brands, the battery and the roof.
| Item | Detail | Price (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kW system | 2 panels of 585 W, with backup | Rs 225,000 floor-mounted / Rs 265,000 raised |
| 2 kW system | 3 or 4 panels, with backup | Rs 300,000 floor-mounted / Rs 350,000 raised |
Prices updated on 22 October 2026. Prices change often, so contact us for the latest exact price.
Panels and output
Planning figures using the range of 4 to 5 units per kW per day. Output depends on shading, tilt, dust and season.
| Panels of 585 W | Array size | Daily output | Roof area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 panels | 1.17 kW | 4.7 to 5.9 units | About 5 m² |
| 3 panels | 1.76 kW | 7.0 to 8.8 units | About 8 m² |
| 4 panels | 2.34 kW | 9.4 to 11.7 units | About 10 m² |
A sample backup load
Approximate running watts. Read the labels on your own appliances.
| Appliance | Number | Approximate watts |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling fan | 3 | About 180 W together |
| LED bulb | 5 | About 50 W together |
| Refrigerator | 1 | About 150 W running |
| Television | 1 | About 100 W |
| Router | 1 | About 15 W |
| Total | About 500 W |
Five hours of this load is about 2.5 kWh, so a small lithium battery covers it. An air conditioner would more than double the load.
What to check on a small system
The parts are small, so the details matter more.
- Inverter size and surge. Fridges and fans start with a surge. A 1.6 kW or 2.6 kW hybrid inverter is common at this size.
- Battery voltage and type. Match the inverter, and use a battery on its approved list.
- Pure sine wave output. Fridges and fans run best on it.
- Panel mounting. Small arrays still face wind. Use a proper structure.
- Service. Ask who repairs the inverter.
Grid connection at small sizes
Small systems can still be connected to the grid through a K-Electric application. A PPIB pre-qualified vendor files it, and we are not one. Under net billing, a small system sized for your own use is the sensible design. Read our net billing guide before you decide.
FAQs
Questions people ask us
Short answers. For your own property, send us your electricity bill and roof details.
Ask on WhatsAppA few fans, lights, a TV, a router and a small fridge. It does not run a large air conditioner.
Three or four 585 W panels, giving 1.76 to 2.34 kW depending on the layout.
A small inverter AC may run by day if the inverter allows, but it will use most of the system. Check the AC label and ask for a survey.
A commonly used planning figure is 4 to 5 units per kW per day, so roughly 7 to 11 units for 1.76 to 2.34 kW of panels.
For backup and a modest bill cut, yes. For a large bill, a bigger system makes more difference.
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