Ten marla homes in Pakistan usually mean a double storey, more bedrooms, more ACs and a bigger bill. The solar question gets a little more interesting here, because there are more ways to set things up.
- Around 8 to 12kW of inverter capacity.
- Roughly 16 to 20 panels, depending on roof space.
- Two 5kWh lithium batteries is a common starting point.
- Check single or three-phase supply before choosing the inverter.
The example household
A family of six to eight in a double-storey 10 marla house with:
- 8 to 10 ceiling fans, around 20 LED lights
- 2 refrigerators or a fridge and freezer
- 2 to 3 inverter ACs, 1.5 ton each
- 1 water motor, washing machine, iron, microwave
- TVs, computers, WiFi, CCTV
Summer bills around 1,000 to 1,500 units a month, winter around 350 to 500.
Single or three phase?
Many 10 marla homes have a sanctioned load around 5 to 10kW and some have three-phase supply. This changes the inverter choice. Our guide on single vs three-phase inverters explains how to check.
Inverter options
Single-phase home: one 8 to 12kW hybrid like the Everon 8 to 12kW, or two 6kW units in parallel on supported models. Two units give some redundancy, one unit is simpler.
Three-phase home: a three-phase hybrid spreads solar across all phases so every AC benefits.
Panels
For about 10kW of inverter capacity, roughly 16 to 20 panels of 580W. A 10 marla roof can often take this, especially with an elevated structure over the stair room and tank. If the roof is crowded, prioritise the inverter size you need and add panels where space allows.
Battery
Evening and night essentials (fans, lights, fridges, WiFi, CCTV) in a bigger home typically need around 8 to 10kWh. Two 5kWh lithium batteries is a common starting point. Running one AC at night adds roughly another 7kWh, so a third or fourth battery if that matters to you.
What this setup achieves
- Two or more ACs on solar during summer afternoons.
- Evening hours mostly on battery instead of expensive grid units.
- Essentials kept running through night load shedding.
- Winter load largely covered by solar during the day.
Common mistakes at this size
- Buying one big inverter for a three-phase home without checking phase.
- Putting all panels on one string, causing overvoltage in winter.
- Undersized battery cables for a 10kWh bank.
- Choosing panels based on price alone and running out of roof space.
Your numbers come first
Use this as a reference. Your real starting point is your bill and your appliances. Run them through the load calculator and compare with this example.
Planning solar for a 10 marla home?
Send us a bill and a roof photo. We’ll suggest single or parallel inverters and a battery size.