Point of contention to finalize the capacity should be the consumption in your premises for the entire financial year and not on the sanctioned load from DISCOM. This is because of the fact that if there are surplus units generated then they will be carry forwarded to the next billing cycle in your electricity bill by the Discom. You can also the use Solar Energy Calculator on our website to estimate the capacity which should suffice.
Net Metering is a mechanism followed by Discoms which calculates the Units produced by your Solar system and units consumed in your premises. If the consumed units are more than the produced units then you will be only charged for the differential in the bill. If the Produced units by Solar system are more than the consumed then they will be carry forwarded to the next billing cycle.
In an On-Grid Solar System all the units generated are transmitted to the grid. These units are added to the electricity bill and adjusted with the total units consumed from the grid. In an off-grid system your solar system is not connected to the Discom grid. Whatever electricity is generated it is stored in the battery of the Solar Inverter. In an Hybrid system Solar generated units are first consumed in the premises, then the surplus will get stored in the battery of the inverter and third stage of surplus units will be transmitted to the grid.
Typical capacities deployed in an independent homes is 3 KW to 19 KW. Timeline to accomplish the entire process is around 30 to 45 days.
ROI of Solar system typically varies from 15% to 35 % with a payback period of 3 to 5 years. It is also subjective to yield generated from the area which depends on the availability of sunlight/daylight throughout the year.
Yes , Solar panels because they generate electricity during daylight as well but with a lower efficiency level. Maximum yield is generally during between 12 noon to 4 pm when intensity is of sunlight is generally on the higher side. Watt peak through up to 90 % level is generally achieved during these hours.
Solar panels typically have a life span of 25 to 30 years with most manufacturers providing linear performance warranty till this period. Having said that it can work beyond that also with a lesser levels of performance .It also depends on the user on how he/she maintains their solar system with cleaning becoming an integral part of maintenance. If panels are not cleaned for several months they can get faulty in addition to the fact that the yield will drastically go down. For AMC and services offered by us you can check AMC section on our website.
Virtual Net Metering is a mechanism offered by a lot of DISCOMs wherein electricity generated by a Solar system can be reconciled in the electricity bill of other consumer of the same DISCOM.
Solar system produces electricity through photovoltaic cells. Photovoltaic cells converts Sunlight into DC electricity. It’s a renewable form of energy and don’t use fossil fuels to generate energy. Subsequently there is no carbon emission which further helps the environment.
Panels ideally should cleaned before sunrise or after sunset. If they are cleaned during sunlight then it can get faulty and the yield during the time of cleaning can get lower.
Capital Subsidy is provided by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for deploying On-Grid Solar system. It is Rs 78000 for Independent Homes for system capacity between 3 to 10 KW. There are capital subsidies for some State Government's as well of up to Rs 30000 which is in addition to the one provided by MNRE. This scheme is available till 31st March 2027.
Capital subsidy available for Housing societies is Rs 18000 per KW till 500 KW of capacity. For each household subsidy of 3 KW is possible which includes common area as well.
Solar system needs preferably a shadow free on the Rooftop or Ground based systems. 1 KW generally needs an area of around 30 Sq feet. Subsequently area needed for higher or other capacities can be extrapolated.
No an On-Grid Solar system will not generate electricity when Mains supply is not there. Solar Inverter needs electricity when it converts DC power to AC power. DISCOM Grid accepts AC power only as AC power can travel longer distances which is needed for Power Distribution Ecosystem.
Yes , if any Corporate is eligible to spend their profits on CSR then as per Government rules Solar system is considered a part of CSR spent as they help the society for saving the enviroment.
Gross Metering is a Mechanism provided by a lot of DISCOMs wherein Solar plant deployer gets paid for the electricity units produced and transmitted to the DISCOM Grid.