Most rooftop solar projects don’t fail because the technology doesn’t work.They fail because the decision to adopt solar is treated like a transaction. A price is compared. A vendor is selected. Panels are installed.And the assumption is that the job is done. That way of thinking is where problems begin. Solar is not a product … Read more
Solar incentives are provided to help you affordably install a Solar PV system. You may have a brief idea on central government subsidy offered by The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is and state government subsidy offered by Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) in Maharashtra. However, there are many new policies and incentives that you … Read more
Solar PV system sizing is an important part of the solar installation process. The correct size of your system is necessary to maximize energy performance. Now that you are familiar with On-grid and Off-grid Solar PV System, let us see how on-grid and off-grid connection affect the size of your solar PV system. The off-grid … Read more
Don’t all good things come in threes? How can Solar Photovoltaic systems be any different? Solar photovoltaic systems can be of three types – grid-tied, grid-tied with battery back-up and off-grid system. But how on earth would you determine which of these is right for you? Well, the next five minutes you spend reading the … Read more
It’s physics class all over again! You may not give a hoot about black holes or Big Bang or how many lightyears away Icarus is from the earth, but still be curious about what constitutes your solar PV system. Well, here are its components – 1. Solar Panels – The hands and heart of … Read more
Once you decide to go solar, the major dilemma for most people is how to go about it. Which of the two choices – Solar Power Purchase Agreement or Solar Outright Purchase – is better? We get asked this – a lot! Like most things, the merit of the choice is contingent upon your individual … Read more
One of the first things you hear when researching about going solar is net metering. What exactly is net metering and how does it affect the energy dynamics of your home/commercial space? Net metering refers to the billing mechanism that lets you use energy from the grid when you need it against the excess you … Read more
Energy runs the world, literally. What can be scarier to a fast-paced world than depleting energy sources? Well, perhaps, the fact that its energy sources are pushing the natural world over the edge as well! Do you know what they say about going straight to the top when confronted with an issue? Well, when we … Read more
A solar power purchase agreement (PPA) is a financing agreement that allows independent houses or bungalows, residential societies, educational institutions, commercial buildings, hospitals and hotels to install a solar PV system at little to no upfront cost. The solar company arranges for the layout, permitting, funding and installation of the solar PV system. The solar … Read more