This is among the most common questions asked by people before installing a rooftop solar system. The number of solar panels deployed on your rooftop depends on the size of the solar system that you plan to install. This, in…
Can Rooftop Solar Installations Withstand Heavy Wind?
In general, well-designed rooftop solar installations can withstand heavy wind. Depending on the wind-load requirements in your area, customized design and mounting hardware may be required. Installation for wind is rated by region and height. For instance we may engineer…
How Should I Choose the Best Installer for My Rooftop Solar Plant?
The solar industry has gotten complicated by the emergence of a whole lot of solar products, multiple players and financing options, that it has become increasingly difficult to filter out the information and choose what is best for you. It…
Is My Roof Suitable for Solar Panel Installation?
Checking the feasibility of setting up solar panels on the rooftop is one the most important aspects of designing a solar system. It is important because inefficient installation of solar panels could drastically increase your installation and maintenance expenses. There…
Can I Use Thin-film Solar Panels for Rooftop Solar?
In the current market, there are two types of solar panels namely: Crystalline (polycrystalline & monocrystalline) Thin-film A thin-film solar cell is made by depositing layers of light-absorbing material (photovoltaic) material on a substrate – metal, plastic etc. As the…
What is the Expected Lifetime of Rooftop Solar Power Plants?
One of the most popular questions related to rooftop solar power plants is related to its life expectancy. Most manufacturers quote a 25 year warranty on their solar panels. Moreover most financial agreements like PPAs are signed for around 25…
How Much Battery Do I Need for My Rooftop Solar Power Plant?
Need for batteries Batteries are required for rooftop solar power plants to increase the reliability of power generation from the solar power system. As solar is an infirm power source, batteries are required to ensure uninterrupted power supply from the…
What should I Look for While Choosing Key Components of My Rooftop Solar Power Plant?
In many cases, the component decisions for rooftop solar power plants are made by the installer and not by the owner of the solar power plant. If you have chosen your installer with care, trusting the installer’s decision is indeed…
How Do I Choose the Right Installer for a Rooftop Solar System?
The solar industry has gotten complicated by the emergence of a whole lot of solar products, multiple players and financing options, that it has become increasingly difficult to filter out the information and choose what is best for you. It…
Should I Implement a Captive Solar Farm for Powering My Factory or Business?
What is a captive solar power plant? A captive power plant is a facility that produces a localized source of electricity primarily for the needs of the consumer or the specific business entity. The facility can be on-site or near…