housing society8 min readSolar for Housing Societies in UP 2026: How RWAs Can Cut Common Area Bills by 80 Percent
Housing societies in Lucknow, Kanpur, and across UP pay Rs 10,000 to Rs 1,00,000 per month on common area electricity for lifts, water pumps, and corridor lighting. A rooftop solar system on the society terrace can cut that bill by 60 to 90 percent, reduce every resident's maintenance levy, and pay back its cost in 4-5 years. Here is a complete guide for RWAs planning a solar project in 2026.

Ravi Sharma
August 2026
















