CAPEX / OPEX

Also known as: Capital Expenditure, Operational Expenditure

CAPEX (capital expenditure) covers upfront costs: modules, inverters, mounting, cables, civil work. OPEX (operational expenditure) covers annual costs: O&M, insurance, land lease. India's residential rooftop CAPEX is typically ₹50,000–65,000/kW (2024 benchmark).