Before we decide on the benefits of going solar for warehouses, let us discuss the deciding factors and how favorable are they for warehouses. Deciding factors Roof space: They have a whole lot of unused but accessible rooftop space. But…
How Do Rooftop Solar Benefit Colleges?
Before we decide on the benefits of going solar for colleges, let us discuss the deciding factors and how favorable are they for colleges. What are the deciding factors? Roof space: Most colleges have ample amount of rooftop space available.…
How Do Rooftop Solar Benefit Schools?
Before we decide on the benefits of going solar for schools, let us discuss the deciding factors and how favorable are they for schools. Deciding factors Roof space: In the case of schools, firstly it is important to define the…
What is a String Inverter?
A solar inverter is an electronic equipment that converts the electricity produced by solar panel (DC power) to electricity that is sent to the utility grid or a household appliance (AC power). There are 3 kinds of inverters used in…
Why Batteries are Required for Large Scale Rooftop Solar?
Battery banks give a constant level of electrical power and stores energy produced from the large rooftop solar system (>500kW approximately) during the day and power appliances at night. For large scale rooftop solar systems, we need batteries with long,…
What Portion of My Factory’s Electricity Needs can Be Supplied by Solar?
Factories have many energy-intensive processes like manufacturing,assembling,packing,repairing,testing,processing,etc. They typically are the higher end of energy consumption and usually end up with very high electricity bills. They usually have diesel backup to ensure continuous supply of power. Solar PV systems in…
Can I have 24×7 Power from Rooftop Solar if I Use Batteries?
Why we need batteries for solar PV systems? The vast majority of PV systems today are grid-connected. If the grid fails, power cannot be drawn from the PV systems even when the sun is shining. This is a precaution taken…
Can I have Rooftop Solar Panels without Penetrating My Roof?
Yes, there are mountings systems that offer non-penetration of the roofs for your rooftop solar. Traditionally the use of rooftop solar with penetration of the roof has been in practice for a long time. However, non-penetrating rooftop solar has emerged…
How Critical are Mounting Structures for a Rooftop Solar Power Plant?
What are solar mounting structures? Mounting systems can often be the most complicated portion of a solar PV system installation as they form the foundation of the system – they protect the modules, the roof and people over a lifetime…
What is Net Metering and How is It Relevant for Solar?
Net metering is a metering mechanism wherein the net electricity exported to the grid is measured. This import and export of energy is measured with a bi-directional meter. It is an electricity policy that has been introduced to accelerate investment…