Why Solar Panels is Becoming So Popular?

In India, Average electricity cost Rs.8/unit, Diesel Cost is Rs. 67 (Delhi). It has become unaffordable now for average citizen as cost is almost double compare to over last 5 years. On the other, Cost of Solar panels is declining continuously for last 10 years. It is clean, green and sustainable renewable energy.

Facts about Indian Solar Industry

1. Average Solar Panels Price in India : Rs. 35-55 per watt2. Average Solar Panels Need in 3 BHK House: 3 - 5 kW3. Average Bills Saving in Life Time From Solar: Rs. 20 Lacks

Why should You Go for Solar now?

1. Good Sun Visibility in your city2. Expensive Electricity Bills3. Rs. 20,000/KW Subsidy from Gov.4. You can run your Air Conditions5. Easy Installations

Top Solar Brands in India

1. Luminous Solar2. Sukam Solar3. Microtek Solar4. Tata Solar

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages for Installing Solar Panels?

Advantages:

1. Saves Electricity Bills2. You can use it during electricity is not available.3. You can run all your appliances, such as Fans, Lights, TV, Desktop/Laptop, 4. Printer, AC, Refrigerator, Water Pumps, and more.5. Earn Money exporting electricity to Discoms

Disadvantages:

1. It covers more space of your roof2. It is one-time investment

What are the components required to generate electricity?

1. For Off Grid Systems:

A. If you already have normal inverter and battery at home, then you need to buy only solar panels and solar charge controllers to generate electricity from solar panels.

During the buying period, buy the solar panels of the double capacity of your inverter size and with the same voltage. "For illustration: If you have Inverter of a 900va/12 volt, then you should buy panels of 1800 watt and 12 volt."

B. If you are first time buyers for solar panels and you need it for power backup, we would recommend to buy it with Battery system so if electricity is not available you can use it.

Components of Off Grid Solar Systems:

1. Solar Panels2. Solar Battery3. Solar Inverter4. Mounting Structure5. DC Wire with MC4 Connector
2. For On Grid Systems:

If you are living in metro/urban city and getting 24×7 electricity but you are paying high electricity bill every month then you should go for grid tie solar system as it saves your electricity bill and also you have the option to export it to electricity board. This is a one-time investment, but you get 100% return in 3–5 years.

Components of On-Grid Solar Systems:

1. Solar Modules2. Mounting Structures3. Solar Inverter4. Monitoring Device5. Net metering

Cost of on grid systems installation range from Rs. 65,000 to 1,00,000/- for 1kW in India. It covers all above component and you get ready to use item. Usually, It takes 5–7 days for complete installations depending upon project size and its locations.

What are difference between "On Grid Vs. Off Grid Solar Systems" for Home?

On Grid systems for home works only when grid is available, It is mandatory to connect with grid to function it. The beauty of this system is that you can send surplus power back to grid and later it can be claimed as credit. It helps to reduce your electricity bills and also you reduce carbon footprint. It is sustainable for at least 25 years.

Off grid systems for home works anywhere, where sunlight is available. It allows you to store power in battery system. If grid is not available you can light your room using power backup. It is best use for low consumption upto 5 kW. If you have high load then it would be expensive 3 to 4 times over on grid system as you would need to buy more battery to run your load smoothly. Besides, It demands maintenance and battery replacement in every 3–5 years.

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