1. What are the financial benefits of solar energy?

When you install a solar energy system on your property, you save money on your electricity bills and protect yourself against rising electricity rates in the future

2. What are the environmental benefits of solar energy?

Solar power, like other renewable energy resources, has many environmental and health benefits. It helps in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change, and also results in fewer air pollutants like sulphur dioxide and particulate matter, which can cause health problems.

3. How much does my solar plant cost and in how much time I will be able to reach a breakthrough?

A grid-connected plant without the battery bank costs around Rs. 50,000 per KW. With the expected annual generation from the plant to be 1700 units, the payback time of the plant comes around 3 to 3.5 years, further depending on the electricity rates of your locality.

4. How do I find out how much I pay for electricity?

The easiest way to find out how much you pay for electricity (and how much electricity you use per month) is to take a look at your utility electricity bill.

A Kilo Watt of Solar plant produces around 140 units of electricity per month. These units are directly compensated in your energy bills in each billing cycle, further depending on the state solar policies.

5. What is net metering?

Net metering is the system that utilities use to credit solar energy system owners for the electricity produced by their solar panels. With net metering, you only pay for the electricity that you use beyond what your solar panels can generate.

6. How does solar impact my property values?

Studies have shown that homes with solar energy systems sell for more than homes without them. In most parts of the country, going solar will actually increase your property value more than a kitchen renovation.

7. Will I still receive an electric bill if I have solar panels?

Yes, the plant being connected to the grid, the consumer still has to bear different charges like Service Charges, Subscription Charges, Meter Charges etc. However, for a complete off-grid reliable system involving no Utility connection at any point, there will be no electricity bill be generated.

8. How much will solar panel maintenance cost?

Solar panel systems are made of durable tempered glass and require little to no maintenance for the 25 to 35 years that they will generate power. Major maintenance work only includes cleaning of the system in the due duration of times. If something does happen to the plant, most equipment manufacturers include warranties, although warranty terms depend on the company.

9. How long will my solar power system last?

In general, solar panels are very durable and capable of withstanding snow, wind, and hail. The various components of your solar power system will need to be replaced at different times, but the system continues to generate electricity for 25 to 35 years at minimal degradation factor per year. At the end of 25 years, the plant stands at its 80% of its installed capacity.

10. What happens if I sell my solar house?

If you own your solar energy system, your solar house will sell at a premium rate. The connection can be transferred to the buyer or a PPA can be signed for receiving the electricity at a fixed rate upon the mutually decided tariff.

11. Is rooftop solar power cheaper than diesel/grid power?

Rooftop solar power is much cheaper than power from diesel generators. Solar PV generates power at the cost of about Rs. 4.5-5/KWh while diesel generates power at about Rs. 16/KWh.

12. Is battery bank required for my Solar Plant?

A grid solar PV Plant fails to provide power during grid failure (Power Cuts). To have all-time electricity, battery banks are recommended else if the power cuts are not a significant issue in your locality, and for you, then the battery banks are not required. As in grid-connected system, the grid itself act as a virtual battery storing the surplus energy generated and providing this energy at the time of deficit generations but failing to provide energy during Power Cuts.

13. What happens during the deficit and surplus generation of my plant?

Example say the monthly electricity consumption of your household is 100 units

Case I: Deficit Generation

Your plant generated 80 units, then the extra 20 units will be taken from the DISCOM at the applicable electricity tariff.

Case II: Surplus Generation

Your plant generated 120 units, then the extra 20 units will be exported to the DISCOM, these extra units can be used at a later stage as and when the requirement arises. If the extra units are not used, then you can also get paid for those extra exported units at the govt. decided feed-in tariff

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