The overall solar energy business ecosystem is discussed here. Broadly, the solar energy sector can be divided into Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Solar Thermal. While PV is the use of sunlight to generate electricity, the solar thermal sector involves the…
What is Net Metering? How will I benefit from Net Metering?
Imagine you are running a factory and have a solar plant on your rooftop. Your factory is shut on Sunday. What happens to the power generated by the solar plant on your rooftop on Sunday, when there is little to…
Rooftop Grid-tied Solar Power Plants – Combining the Power of Solar and Grid
Summary: Rooftop solar power plants can be connected to the grid. This enables the combined system to use solar power during sunshine hours and grid power when solar power is not available. Did you know that solar power systems can be…
Can I get complete independence from the grid using my rooftop solar system?
When I talk about solar power to top management in industrial and commercial enterprises, many of them wish to know whether they can use solar power from their rooftops to completely eliminate the use of grid. Recently, EAI consulted for…
Having Solar on Industrial Rooftops without Upfront Investment – The Solar PPA Model
Most industrial and commercial establishments in India are today aware of the promise of rooftop solar as a potential component in their power mix. As discussed in other posts, while rooftop solar today cannot take care of all the power…