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Get pre-monsoon inspections done every year. These should include checking: Mounting bolts for looseness Waterproofing around roof penetrations Electrical connections for corrosion Proper drainage and grounding
Get pre-monsoon inspections done every year. These should include checking:
Mounting bolts for looseness
Waterproofing around roof penetrations
Electrical connections for corrosion
Proper drainage and grounding
See lessALCM refers to the Approved List of Cell Manufacturers (ALCM). The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently issued a draft proposal to impose ALCM from April 1, 2027. The imposition of ALCM will ensure that the solar module makers in India have to mandatorily use only Made in India solarRead more
ALCM refers to the Approved List of Cell Manufacturers (ALCM). The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently issued a draft proposal to impose ALCM from April 1, 2027. The imposition of ALCM will ensure that the solar module makers in India have to mandatorily use only Made in India solar cells from local players. The move has now encouraged a lot of solar module makers to start their own solar cell lines. The move is likely to halt the entry of cheap solar cells from China and other countries.
See lessThis usually happens due to: Use of substandard or uncertified mounting structures Lack of audits post-installation Low-cost shortcuts taken by untrained installers
This usually happens due to:
Use of substandard or uncertified mounting structures
Lack of audits post-installation
Low-cost shortcuts taken by untrained installers
Ask if your structure is designed to withstand wind speeds of at least 150 kmph, especially in high-risk areas like North India.
Ask if your structure is designed to withstand wind speeds of at least 150 kmph, especially in high-risk areas like North India.
See lessNo. 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.
See lessYes. The solar panel technology namely-polycrystalline, mono-PERC and TOPCon can produce different quantum of power per day due to improved quality despite having the same wattages. So pick the latest technology to ensure the peak generation from your rooftop system. Out of all these, TOPCon produceRead more
Yes. The solar panel technology namely-polycrystalline, mono-PERC and TOPCon can produce different quantum of power per day due to improved quality despite having the same wattages. So pick the latest technology to ensure the peak generation from your rooftop system. Out of all these, TOPCon produces highest solar generation, followed by mono-PERC and polycrtalline.
See lessYes. 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.
See lessTo 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:
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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Usually in a residential rooftop project, a 3 Kw rooftop solar can ideally generate upto 10-12 units per day. The daily generations are usually dependent on the local weather. Usually when there is good sunlight throughout the day, you can get the best generation (if your solar panels are clean). DuRead more
Usually in a residential rooftop project, a 3 Kw rooftop solar can ideally generate upto 10-12 units per day. The daily generations are usually dependent on the local weather. Usually when there is good sunlight throughout the day, you can get the best generation (if your solar panels are clean). During clouds, rains, the generations reduces. So a system which can generate around 12 Kw per day can also generate 5 kw or 7 Kw during clouds/rains. The generation also varies season to season, depending on the quality of sunlight and availaility of sunlight.
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