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Chinuyadav
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Chinuyadav
Asked: June 24, 2025

What precautions I need to take to make my inverter safe?

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    Team of Solar Faqs | Answer on June 24, 2025 at 5:31 pm

    Keep the solar inverters under shade. Also make enough space on the four sides of the inverter to prevent heat accumulation.

    Keep the solar inverters under shade. Also make enough space on the four sides of the inverter to prevent heat accumulation.

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Mallikashah
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Mallikashah
Asked: June 23, 2025

Is there any link of wind data and rooftop solar?

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    Team of Solar Faqs | Answer on June 23, 2025 at 12:41 pm

    Knowing the wind patterns and wind data can help in tailor-made desing of rooftop solar. It is because cyclone prone areas and areas with high wind chances, need to take special measures when it comes to the quality of the mounting structure, alignment of the solar panels, angle of the system to makRead more

    Knowing the wind patterns and wind data can help in tailor-made desing of rooftop solar. It is because cyclone prone areas and areas with high wind chances, need to take special measures when it comes to the quality of the mounting structure, alignment of the solar panels, angle of the system to make it strong enough to fight against strong wind.

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Soubhik Das
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Soubhik Das
Asked: June 12, 2025

Can I use my tap water for cleaning solar panels?

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    Team of Solar Faqs | Answer on June 12, 2025 at 5:34 pm

    It is recommended to use soft water to clean your solar panels to avoid any damage. Avoid using tap water if the TDS is higher.

    It is recommended to use soft water to clean your solar panels to avoid any damage. Avoid using tap water if the TDS is higher.

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Debsmitadutta
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Debsmitadutta
Asked: June 11, 2025

Can I use soft cloth/brush to clean solar panels instead of water?

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    Team of Solar Faqs | Answer on June 11, 2025 at 4:58 pm

    Yes. You can use non-abrasive soft clothes or duster to clean the solar panels to remove upper layer dust. Try to do it in an interval of 5-7 days, based on the dust levels to avoid unecessary wearing chances. You can use water for clearning twice a month to remove hard to remove layers of dust withRead more

    Yes. You can use non-abrasive soft clothes or duster to clean the solar panels to remove upper layer dust. Try to do it in an interval of 5-7 days, based on the dust levels to avoid unecessary wearing chances. You can use water for clearning twice a month to remove hard to remove layers of dust with the help of soft-bristle brushes. Keep it mind not to use high pressure water.

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Naina Gupta
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Naina Gupta
Asked: June 3, 2025

How can I increase my solar generation in buildings if I want to opt for vertial solar installations (along the facade)?

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    Deputy Editor at Saur Energy International | Answer on June 3, 2025 at 12:26 pm

    If you want to increase the solar energy generation in vertical solar installations (solar panels aligned along the walls) in buildings. You can do the following things- 1. Optimise the orientation of the panels such as using south-, east-, or west-facing facades. 2. You can also opt for highly effiRead more

    If you want to increase the solar energy generation in vertical solar installations (solar panels aligned along the walls) in buildings. You can do the following things-

    1. Optimise the orientation of the panels such as using south-, east-, or west-facing facades.
    2. You can also opt for highly efficient solar modules to maximise generation from the same area.
    3. Enhancing the reflectivity of surrounding areas, such as using light-colored pavements or walls, further boosts energy capture.

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Mohan Singh
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Mohan Singh
Asked: May 23, 2025

How can I calculate how much my rooftop solar can generate in a day?

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    Team of Solar Faqs | Answer on May 23, 2025 at 5:25 pm

    To estimate how much electricity your solar system can generate in a day, you need a few key pieces of information: The total DC capacity of your solar system (in kW) The average number of peak sunlight hours in your area (also called solar irradiation) Just multiply your system size by the peak sunRead more

    To estimate how much electricity your solar system can generate in a day, you need a few key pieces of information:

    The total DC capacity of your solar system (in kW)

    The average number of peak sunlight hours in your area (also called solar irradiation)

    Just multiply your system size by the peak sunlight hours to get the theoretical daily generation.
    For example, if you have a 3 kW system and your area gets 5 hours of good sunlight daily, then:

    3 kW × 5 hours = 15 units (kWh) per day (theoretical)

    However, in real-world conditions, solar systems usually operate at about 78% to 80% efficiency due to energy losses (from wiring, inverter, dust on panels, etc.).

    So, you can expect around 20% less generation than the theoretical figure.
    Using the example above, the actual generation would be about:

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Neeta Mohan
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Neeta Mohan
Asked: May 22, 2025

If I use solar panels with the same wattage, will there be a difference in energy production between TOPCon and mono PERC technologies?

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    Team of Solar Faqs | Answer on May 22, 2025 at 5:01 pm

    Even for the same wattage (Wp), TOPCon-based solar panels can perform better (or proudce more solar power). This is due to the better efficient solar cells used and lower degradation levels. On an average it is said that TOPCon-based modules can produce 5% extra generation than mono-perc based solarRead more

    Even for the same wattage (Wp), TOPCon-based solar panels can perform better (or proudce more solar power). This is due to the better efficient solar cells used and lower degradation levels. On an average it is said that TOPCon-based modules can produce 5% extra generation than mono-perc based solar modules.

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