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With increasing electricity prices and a strong push for renewable energy, solar panels have become a popular choice for homeowners and businesses in India. However, choosing the right solar panels can be overwhelming due to various options available in the market.<br>
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Top 10 Factors to Consider Before Buying Solar Panels in India
1. SOLAR PANEL EFFICIENCY ✅ Efficiency refers to how well a solar panel converts sunlight into electricity. ✅The higher the efficiency, the more power the panel can generate. EFFICIENCY COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT SOLAR PANELS: Type of Solar Panel Efficiency (%) Monocrystalline 18-22% Polycrystalline 15-18% Thin-Film 10-12%
2. TYPES OF SOLAR PANEL ? MONOCRYSTALLINE PANELS (MOST EFFICIENT) Made from a single crystal of silicon. Higher efficiency (18-22%) and better performance in low light conditions. Expensive but long-lasting (25-30 years). ? POLYCRYSTALLINE PANELS (BUDGET-FRIENDLY) Made from multiple silicon crystals. Moderate efficiency (15-18%) and slightly lower performance in hot climates. Affordable but requires more space for the same power output. ? THIN-FILM PANELS (FLEXIBLE & LIGHTWEIGHT) Least efficient (10-12%) but useful for large-scale projects. Not ideal for residential use.
3. COST OF SOLAR PANELS MONOCRYSTALLINE COST POLYCRYSTALLINE COST SYSTEM SIZE 1 KW ₹50,000 - ₹60,000 ₹40,000 - ₹50,000 3 KW ₹1,50,000 - ₹1,80,000 ₹1,20,000 - ₹1,50,000 5 KW ₹2,50,000 - ₹3,00,000 ₹2,00,000 - ₹2,50,000 10 KW ₹5,00,000 - ₹6,00,000 ₹4,00,000 - ₹5,00,000
4. WARRANTY & LIFESPAN ✔ SOLAR PANEL WARRANTY: 25 YEARS (PERFORMANCE WARRANTY) ✔ INVERTER WARRANTY: 5-10 YEARS ✔ BATTERY WARRANTY (FOR OFF-GRID SYSTEMS): 5-7 YEARS TIP: CHOOSE PANELS WITH A MINIMUM 25-YEAR PERFORMANCE WARRANTY TO ENSURE LONG- TERM SAVINGS.
5. GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES & INCENTIVES ? FOR RESIDENTIAL USERS: UP TO 3 KW – 40% SUBSIDY 4 KW TO 10 KW – 20% SUBSIDY ? FOR COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL USERS: NO DIRECT SUBSIDY, BUT TAX BENEFITS LIKE ACCELERATED DEPRECIATION (40%) ARE AVAILABLE.
6. ROOF SPACE & PANEL PLACEMENT A 1 KW SYSTEM REQUIRES AROUND 100 SQ. FT. OF SHADOW-FREE SPACE. ENSURE YOUR ROOF IS STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE PANELS. PANELS SHOULD BE TILTED AT THE RIGHT ANGLE TO GET MAXIMUM SUNLIGHT.
7. SOLAR INVERTER QUALITY ? STRING INVERTER – COMMON FOR RESIDENTIAL USE, AFFORDABLE. ? MICROINVERTER – HIGHER EFFICIENCY, BEST FOR PARTIAL SHADING AREAS. ? HYBRID INVERTER – WORKS WITH BOTH GRID- CONNECTED AND BATTERY STORAGE SYSTEMS. TIP: ALWAYS CHOOSE A HIGH-EFFICIENCY INVERTER FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE.
8. BATTERY BACKUP (FOR OFF-GRID SYSTEMS) ? IF YOU WANT A SOLAR POWER SYSTEM WITH BACKUP, YOU NEED BATTERIES. ✔ LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES – EXPENSIVE BUT LONG-LASTING. ✔ LEAD-ACID BATTERIES – AFFORDABLE BUT REQUIRE MAINTENANCE. TIP: GO FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES FOR LONGER LIFESPAN AND EFFICIENCY.
9. INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE ? CHOOSE A TRUSTED SOLAR INSTALLER WITH EXPERIENCE. ? MAINTENANCE IS MINIMAL, BUT CLEANING PANELS EVERY 2-3 MONTHS IMPROVES EFFICIENCY. ? CHECK FOR DUST, DEBRIS, OR BIRD DROPPINGS THAT MAY BLOCK SUNLIGHT. TIP: GET A PROFESSIONAL AMC (ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT) FOR LONG-TERM EFFICIENCY.
10. RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI) & SAVINGS ? HOW MUCH CAN YOU SAVE WITH SOLAR? EXAMPLE: 5 KW ON-GRID SOLAR SYSTEM DAILY GENERATION: 20-25 KWH MONTHLY SAVINGS: ₹4,500 - ₹6,000 ANNUAL SAVINGS: ₹54,000 - ₹72,000 PAYBACK PERIOD: 3-5 YEARS SYSTEM LIFESPAN: 25+ YEARS ? AFTER 5 YEARS, YOU GET FREE ELECTRICITY FOR THE NEXT 20+ YEARS!
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