Loom Solar isn''t like the other brands in this series. Waaree, Tata, Adani, and Vikram are manufacturers who sell primarily through installers. Loom is a direct-to-consumer brand that sells to you. You can buy a Loom panel on their website today and have it at your door in 5 days. That model has real advantages and real limitations, and understanding which you''re getting matters.
What Loom Solar actually is
Founded in 2018 by two ex-Luminous executives, headquartered in Faridabad, Haryana. Their whole strategy was recognising that Indian solar was underserved by e-commerce — every other brand assumed you''d find an installer first. Loom built the "just buy the panels and figure out the rest" playbook for the Indian market.
They now claim 25,000+ installations, mostly in the 1-5 kW residential range, and heavily concentrated in tier-2 and tier-3 cities where full-service EPCs don''t operate. Their catalogue includes panels, hybrid inverters, lithium batteries, and complete off-grid kits. If you''ve ever seen a solar-powered mobile tower or a rural farmhouse solar setup, there''s a decent chance it''s Loom.
The lineup
Shark 550W bifacial mono PERC — Loom''s hero product, priced at ₹15,000-17,000 per panel retail. This is what shows up in most Loom quotes.
Shark 700W TOPCon bifacial — their premium panel, ₹19,000-22,000 each. Genuinely one of the highest single-panel wattages you can buy retail in India.
CAML lithium battery — 100Ah/12V, ₹35,000-45,000. This is where Loom is unique. Most Indian solar brands don''t sell lithium storage direct-to-consumer at reasonable prices.
Complete 3 kW off-grid kit — panels, hybrid inverter, battery, wiring, priced ₹1.8-2.4 lakh. You buy it, receive it, hire local labour to install.
What Loom does well
Complete off-grid solutions are hard to source elsewhere. If you''re running a farmhouse without reliable grid, or a village clinic, or a remote holiday home — Loom''s hybrid kits are one of the very few options that let you buy everything from one seller at a predictable price.
Fast delivery. 3-7 days from order to your door. No other Indian solar brand delivers this fast. When you need to replace a panel that failed after 8 years, this is very useful.
Lithium batteries at retail. The CAML line is priced roughly 40% below what other brands charge for equivalent capacity. Loom essentially created the retail lithium storage market in India.
Strong presence in tier-3 cities. Their dealer network reaches places Waaree and Tata don''t bother with. If you''re in a small town with no local EPC, Loom might be your only realistic option.
Where Loom doesn''t make sense
Standard metro rooftop installs. If you''re a Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore homeowner installing a 3-5 kW on-grid system, going through a local installer with Waaree or Adani panels will cost 15-25% less than buying Loom kits online. You''re paying for Loom''s DTC brand model.
PM Surya Ghar subsidy paperwork. Loom sells panels; they don''t file your subsidy application. You''re on your own to find a DISCOM-approved installer, coordinate the net meter, and submit the subsidy claim. For a lot of buyers, that admin overhead eats the subsidy''s value.
Large commercial systems. Loom''s module capacity is 500 MW/year — small compared to the 3-12 GW of the manufacturers. For a 100 kW+ commercial rooftop, you''ll get faster delivery and better pricing from a distributor.
ALMM listings are selective. Not every Loom SKU is ALMM-listed. If the subsidy matters to you, confirm the specific SKU before you order — the sales team won''t always volunteer this.
Who I''d recommend Loom to
If you''re building an off-grid or hybrid system for a farmhouse, remote property, or small commercial site — Loom''s complete kit is genuinely useful and probably your easiest path.
If you''re in a tier-3 city with no local solar installer, Loom''s DTC + dealer network gets you a working system when nothing else will.
If you''re a homeowner in a metro who wants a standard 3-5 kW grid-tied installation with subsidy, skip Loom. Get 3 quotes from local installers using Waaree/Adani panels. You''ll pay less and get better admin support.
Common questions
Is Loom the same quality as Waaree?
The cells inside Loom Shark panels come from the same Chinese and Indian suppliers that stock every other Indian brand. Panel quality is comparable. What differs is the go-to-market model and the price you pay for it.
Can I claim PM Surya Ghar subsidy on Loom panels?
Only if the specific SKU is ALMM-listed at the time of installation, and only if you install through a DISCOM-approved installer who files the paperwork. Confirm both before ordering.
Does Loom install too?
Loom sells the equipment. They connect you with a local dealer for installation, but they''re not a full EPC. You''re buying products, not a turnkey system.
Are Loom lithium batteries good?
They''re fine — LiFePO4 chemistry, 10-year warranty, priced 30-40% below competitors. For off-grid or backup applications, they''re one of the better retail options in India in 2026.
My honest verdict
Loom Solar is the Amazon of Indian solar — great for DIY buyers, off-grid setups, and small-town installations. Bad for standard metro rooftops where a local EPC will do the job cheaper and handle the paperwork you don''t want to touch.
Match the tool to the job. Loom is a specific tool for a specific type of buyer. If you''re that buyer, they''re the best option in India. If you''re not, don''t force it.