170 W Solar Panel Price, Features and Specifications

A 170W solar panel sits in a practical mid-range between small portable panels and full-scale rooftop modules, generating 680 to 850 Wh per day under Indian sunlight conditions. It is suited for small household loads, battery bank top-up, rural electrification, and off-grid applications where a single panel is enough to cover basic daily power needs.

• A 170W panel generates approximately 680 to 850 Wh per day under 4 to 5 peak sun hours, typical of most Indian locations
• It is available in polycrystalline and monocrystalline configurations; mono panels offer 17 to 19% efficiency against 14 to 16% for poly
• A 170W panel can comfortably charge a 12V/100Ah battery in 5 to 6 hours of good sunlight with a 10A MPPT charge controller
• It can run ceiling fans, LED lighting, a small television, and mobile charging loads during daylight hours directly off the panel
• Retail price of a branded 170W monocrystalline panel ranges from Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 7,500 depending on brand and technology
• A 170W panel is not typically used in grid-connected rooftop systems, which favour 400W to 550W modules — its best application is off-grid, rural, and standalone setups

A 170W solar panel is a mid-range photovoltaic module that converts sunlight into up to 170 watts of DC electricity under standard test conditions of 1,000 W/m² irradiance and 25°C cell temperature. It is larger and more capable than small 40W or 100W portable panels but falls below the 400W to 550W modules used in modern residential rooftop systems, which makes it a practical choice for standalone off-grid setups, rural household electrification, agricultural applications, and small battery bank charging in locations beyond grid reach. Under real Indian field conditions — accounting for heat, dust, and typical irradiance — a 170W panel generates between 680 and 850 Wh per day, depending on city and season. Available in both polycrystalline and monocrystalline variants, it is widely stocked by Indian solar distributors and used in government rural electrification programmes.

A 170W solar panel offers a combination of meaningful power output and manageable physical size that makes it versatile across a range of off-grid and standalone applications in India. Here is what to look for in a quality 170W panel.

Features

• Meaningful standalone output: At 170W peak, this panel generates enough daily energy to cover basic household lighting, a ceiling fan, and mobile charging without any additional panels, making it a self-sufficient power source for simple rural or off-grid setups
• 12V system compatibility: A 170W panel is designed for 12V battery systems and pairs well with a 10A to 15A MPPT solar charge controller for efficient, regulated charging of 12V/100Ah to 150Ah battery banks
• Durable outdoor construction: Quality 170W panels feature 3.2mm tempered glass with an anti-reflective coating, a silver anodised aluminium alloy frame with high torsion resistance, multi-layer EVA encapsulation, and an IP65-rated junction box rated for full outdoor exposure through Indian monsoon conditions
• Low-light performance: Monocrystalline 170W panels perform measurably better in diffuse light, cloud cover, and early morning conditions compared to polycrystalline equivalents, making them more productive during India's monsoon months
• Manageable physical size: A 170W panel typically measures approximately 1,000 mm x 1,200 mm and weighs 10 to 12 kg, making it manageable to transport, mount, and handle without heavy equipment

Specifications 

Daily power output from a 170W panel varies across India based on peak sun hours, orientation, dust accumulation, and seasonal irradiance. Under Indian conditions, a single 170W panel generates between 680 and 850 Wh per day. Here is how that varies across regions:

• Rajasthan and Gujarat (5 to 5.5 peak sun hours): A 170W panel in Jaipur, Jodhpur, or Ahmedabad generates 850 to 935 Wh per day, making these the most productive locations for any panel size in India. Annual generation from a single 170W panel here reaches approximately 310 to 340 kWh
• Delhi and Haryana (4.5 to 5 peak sun hours): Delhi NCR generates approximately 765 to 850 Wh per day from a 170W panel during summer months, falling to 600 to 680 Wh during the foggy December and January period when irradiance drops significantly
• Maharashtra and Telangana (4.5 to 5 peak sun hours): Pune and Hyderabad generate 765 to 850 Wh per day, while Mumbai's coastal humidity brings output slightly lower to 700 to 800 Wh. These are consistent, high-productivity regions for off-grid 170W installations
• Karnataka and Tamil Nadu (4 to 5 peak sun hours): Bengaluru generates 680 to 765 Wh per day on average, while Chennai produces 765 to 850 Wh for most of the year except the October to December northeast monsoon, when output can fall to 500 to 600 Wh per day
• West Bengal and North-East India (3.5 to 4 peak sun hours): Kolkata and north-eastern cities see lower irradiance, with a 170W panel generating 595 to 680 Wh per day — still enough for basic lighting and charging needs but at the lower end of the national range
• Impact of dust: Across all locations, uncleaned panels in dusty cities like Delhi, Kanpur, and Ahmedabad can lose 10 to 20% of daily output. Cleaning a 170W panel every four to six weeks maintains peak generation, particularly during the dry summer months before the monsoon arrives

A 170W solar panel paired with a battery bank and charge controller can comfortably power a range of basic household and small business loads through daylight hours and into the evening. The table below shows what you can run, for how long, and how much of the 170W panel's daily output each appliance consumes.

A 170W panel's daily generation of 680 to 850 Wh is well matched to a basic household load of LED lighting, a ceiling fan, mobile charging, and a small television. For higher-draw appliances like coolers or mixers, a battery bank ensures the surge demand is met without disconnecting lighter loads.

The price of a 170W solar panel in India varies by brand, technology, specifications and seller. Current listings show several options across different price ranges.

Disclaimer: Each model's features, availability, and pricing are subject to change and may vary. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please visit the official website.

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