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Gopal
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Gopal
Asked: February 10, 2025

Is it safe to step onto the solar panels to clean it?

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  • Manish Kumar
    Manish Kumar
    Deputy Editor at Saur Energy International | Answer on February 10, 2025 at 5:43 pm

    No. Stepping on solar panels, walking over it is not advisable. It leads to pressure on these solar panels, exposing it to the threat of developing micro cracks. The outer surface of solar panels are made up of solar glass which cannot withstand more than its threshold pressure. While these glassesRead more

    No. Stepping on solar panels, walking over it is not advisable. It leads to pressure on these solar panels, exposing it to the threat of developing micro cracks. The outer surface of solar panels are made up of solar glass which cannot withstand more than its threshold pressure. While these glasses are made to withstand high pressure rain and other weather related threats but it cannot withstand other external threats.

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Yadhuvansh Singh
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Yadhuvansh Singh
Asked: March 12, 2025

How much warranty a solar inverter gives?

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    Team of Solar Faqs | Answer on March 12, 2025 at 4:29 pm

    Usually a solar inverter give 5-7 years of warranty.

    Usually a solar inverter give 5-7 years of warranty.

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Akash Dhiman
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Akash Dhiman
Asked: February 9, 2024

What is a string inverter? How does it differ from a central inverter?

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    Manish Kumar
    Deputy Editor at Saur Energy International | Answer on May 6, 2024 at 6:03 pm

    String inverters are electrical devices that convert the direct current (DC) generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC). They are usually installed in a string formation where multiple solar panels are connected in series to form a single circuit. They differ from central inverters in tRead more

    String inverters are electrical devices that convert the direct current (DC) generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC). They are usually installed in a string formation where multiple solar panels are connected in series to form a single circuit. They differ from central inverters in terms of capacity as central inverters are designed to handle large amounts of power at a fixed frequency.

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Stan-lee
Asked: April 25, 2024

How many panels required to produce appx 350 units of electricity per month

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    Balvinder Singh
    Answer on May 1, 2024 at 11:49 am

    Typically in Indian conditions, you can expect panels equivalent to 1kW  to generate between 4-5 units per day on average, when taken for the full year. There are periods when generation will be much higher, like the February to June period. Similarly, in North India, generation during November to JRead more

    Typically in Indian conditions, you can expect panels equivalent to 1kW  to generate between 4-5 units per day on average, when taken for the full year. There are periods when generation will be much higher, like the February to June period. Similarly, in North India, generation during November to January end would be much lower due to pollution, shorter days. In the early summer phase and summers, with clear skies, for every  kW capacity, you can get over 5, even 6 units in a day.

    To answer your question then, if you go with the new mono panels available today, they would typically be in the 540 Watt range, You would thus need about 6 of those to be sure of getting 350 units per month on average, or 4200 units annually. Bifacial panels will deliver even higher output, at a higher initial cost of course.

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Joginder Sharma
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Joginder Sharma
Asked: May 14, 2025

Can wind, storm and rain damage my rooftop solar?

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    Team of Solar Faqs | Answer on May 14, 2025 at 10:28 am

    It is likely that cyclone and high wind can damage your solar project. However, strong solar structures with robust technology can prevent such damage. So it is very important that you do not go for weak, slick solar structures and trust modern and robust technology which are resilient to extreme weRead more

    It is likely that cyclone and high wind can damage your solar project. However, strong solar structures with robust technology can prevent such damage. So it is very important that you do not go for weak, slick solar structures and trust modern and robust technology which are resilient to extreme weather events

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Anirudh Roa
Asked: January 19, 2024

What is PMKUSUM scheme? How to get benefits from it?

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    Manish Kumar
    Deputy Editor at Saur Energy International | Answer on May 7, 2024 at 9:55 am

    Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana is a scheme to subsidize farmers to install solar irrigation pumps for cultivation. Each farmer will receive a 60% subsidy to set up tube wells and pump sets.They will also get 30% of the total cost as a loan from the Government. theRead more

    Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana is a scheme to subsidize farmers to install solar irrigation pumps for cultivation. Each farmer will receive a 60% subsidy to set up tube wells and pump sets.They will also get 30% of the total cost as a loan from the Government. the scheme is administered through relevant state government bodies in each state.
    there are three main components in PMKUSUM. Component A, or Groud Mounted Solar plants that will be grid connected, and built on land provided by Farmers.

    Component B or off grid solar irrigation pumps.

    Component C or grid connected solar irrigation pumps.

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Lakshman
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Lakshman
Asked: June 6, 2024

What role the local electricity company plays in the rooftop solar?

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    Prasanna Singh
    Group Editor, Saur Energy International | Answer on June 6, 2024 at 11:51 am

    It is the local electricity company (discom) which gives all the required govt clerances to install the rooftop solar. It is not possible to install rooftop solar without their permission.

    It is the local electricity company (discom) which gives all the required govt clerances to install the rooftop solar. It is not possible to install rooftop solar without their permission.

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