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Lakshman
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Lakshman
Asked: April 28, 2025

Who can participate in the 357 MW solar project in Assam?

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    Team of Solar Faqs | Answer on April 28, 2025 at 11:11 am

    Farmers, landowners, or developers interested in setting up solar power plants can participate. The project requires land within a 5 km radius of APDCL’s 33/11 kV substations. Participants need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by May 8, 2025, as per the tender issued by APDCL. The scheme enRead more

    Farmers, landowners, or developers interested in setting up solar power plants can participate. The project requires land within a 5 km radius of APDCL’s 33/11 kV substations. Participants need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by May 8, 2025, as per the tender issued by APDCL. The scheme encourages local farmers to collaborate with solar developers to install decentralized solar plants.

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Akash Dhiman
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Akash Dhiman
Asked: February 9, 2024

What is a string inverter? How does it differ from a central inverter?

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  • Manish Kumar
    Manish Kumar
    Deputy Editor at Saur Energy International | Answer on May 6, 2024 at 6:03 pm

    String inverters are electrical devices that convert the direct current (DC) generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC). They are usually installed in a string formation where multiple solar panels are connected in series to form a single circuit. They differ from central inverters in tRead more

    String inverters are electrical devices that convert the direct current (DC) generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC). They are usually installed in a string formation where multiple solar panels are connected in series to form a single circuit. They differ from central inverters in terms of capacity as central inverters are designed to handle large amounts of power at a fixed frequency.

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Stan-lee
Asked: April 25, 2024

How many panels required to produce appx 350 units of electricity per month

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    Balvinder Singh
    Answer on May 1, 2024 at 11:49 am

    Typically in Indian conditions, you can expect panels equivalent to 1kW  to generate between 4-5 units per day on average, when taken for the full year. There are periods when generation will be much higher, like the February to June period. Similarly, in North India, generation during November to JRead more

    Typically in Indian conditions, you can expect panels equivalent to 1kW  to generate between 4-5 units per day on average, when taken for the full year. There are periods when generation will be much higher, like the February to June period. Similarly, in North India, generation during November to January end would be much lower due to pollution, shorter days. In the early summer phase and summers, with clear skies, for every  kW capacity, you can get over 5, even 6 units in a day.

    To answer your question then, if you go with the new mono panels available today, they would typically be in the 540 Watt range, You would thus need about 6 of those to be sure of getting 350 units per month on average, or 4200 units annually. Bifacial panels will deliver even higher output, at a higher initial cost of course.

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Arjun
Asked: July 8, 2024

Can you earn money from solar panels?

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    Team of Solar Faqs | Answer on July 8, 2024 at 3:09 pm

    In case of rooftop solar, a cosumer cannot sell his/her electricity generated from his residential rooftop solar to any party other than the local electricity distribution company and make profits. Rooftop solar systems are usually designed not to earn money but to reduce monthly electricity bills.Read more

    In case of rooftop solar, a cosumer cannot sell his/her electricity generated from his residential rooftop solar to any party other than the local electricity distribution company and make profits. Rooftop solar systems are usually designed not to earn money but to reduce monthly electricity bills. Under the net-metering arrangement under the PM Surya Ghar the surplus energy is taken your power company and they also compensate it accordingly. However, in commercial projects, solar project developers earn money from solar projectsBut usually to make money and profits from solar plants, you need to invest more and go through other formalities.

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Rohan
Asked: May 28, 2024

How can I run AC with solar panel without battery?

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  • Prasanna Singh
    Prasanna Singh
    Group Editor, Saur Energy International | Answer on May 28, 2024 at 11:10 am

    Yes, you can run a 1.5 Ton AC on solar power without batteries by using a grid-tied solar power system. As your solar system is connected with the grid, you can easilty run all your heavy appliances irrespective of the capacity of your solar panels.

    Yes, you can run a 1.5 Ton AC on solar power without batteries by using a grid-tied solar power system. As your solar system is connected with the grid, you can easilty run all your heavy appliances irrespective of the capacity of your solar panels.

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Akshit Talukdar
Asked: May 7, 2024

What is ALMM? Can I still use foreign modules in India?

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    Prasanna Singh
    Group Editor, Saur Energy International | Answer on May 7, 2024 at 3:13 pm

    ALMM stands for the Approved List of Module Manufacturers. It is a list released by India's Ministry of New And Renewable Energy (MNRE), and lists all the manufacturers whose modules are approved for use in solar projects in India. Following a recent notification on March 27, the MNRE has made it clRead more

    ALMM stands for the Approved List of Module Manufacturers. It is a list released by India’s Ministry of New And Renewable Energy (MNRE), and lists all the manufacturers whose modules are approved for use in solar projects in India.

    Following a recent notification on March 27, the MNRE has made it clear that only ALMM approved modules can be used in all government backed projects, and even projects in Open Access and Rooftop solar. That means you could potentially use foreign modules (after paying a 40% customs/import duty), only in off grid solar projects that are not subsidised in any way, if at all.

    For more coverage of ALMM and manufacturers there, do refer to SaurEnergy.com.

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niraj
Asked: July 1, 2025

Do mounting structures have the same safety standards as solar panels and inverters?

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    Team of Solar Faqs | Answer on July 1, 2025 at 6:28 pm

    No. While panels and inverters must meet strict certification standards, mounting structures currently lack comprehensive mandatory norms or certifications in India.

    No. While panels and inverters must meet strict certification standards, mounting structures currently lack comprehensive mandatory norms or certifications in India.

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