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Jitendra
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Jitendra
Asked: April 23, 2025

Does Gautam Solar produce TOPCON modules?

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    Team of Solar Faqs | Answer on April 23, 2025 at 4:42 pm

    Yes. Gautaum Solar is inolved in the production of TOPCPON modules. It recently announced bringing in 640Wp of solar modules. However these high efficient modules are mainly crrafted for large utility scale solar projects.

    Yes. Gautaum Solar is inolved in the production of TOPCPON modules. It recently announced bringing in 640Wp of solar modules. However these high efficient modules are mainly crrafted for large utility scale solar projects.

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Radheyshayam Bairwa
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Radheyshayam Bairwa
Asked: May 22, 2024

Is 3 kW enough to run a house?

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  • Manish Kumar
    Manish Kumar
    Deputy Editor at Saur Energy International | Answer on May 22, 2024 at 5:59 pm

    As per the policies, most states allow consumers to install rooftop solar of capacities that are upto the total capacity of your meter. For example if your meter has a capacity of 3 KW, you are allowed to install rooftop solar only upto 3 Kw. In case you want to install a 4 KW rooftop solar, you firRead more

    As per the policies, most states allow consumers to install rooftop solar of capacities that are upto the total capacity of your meter. For example if your meter has a capacity of 3 KW, you are allowed to install rooftop solar only upto 3 Kw. In case you want to install a 4 KW rooftop solar, you first need to increase your electricity meter capacity upto 4 KW before applying for rooftop solar.

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Nitin
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Nitin
Asked: June 20, 2024

My installer tells me my solar inverter should be of higher capacity than planned solar installation? How much over capacity should I need?

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    M R Gundurao
    Product Manager- Solar & BESS, FIMER | Answer on June 20, 2024 at 5:46 pm

    Installing a solar inverter with a higher capacity offers several advantages. Firstly, it provides flexibility to increase the DC capacity of the solar array in the future without needing to replace the inverter. This reduces the overall stress on the inverter components and lowers the probability oRead more

    Installing a solar inverter with a higher capacity offers several advantages. Firstly, it provides flexibility to increase the DC capacity of the solar array in the future without needing to replace the inverter. This reduces the overall stress on the inverter components and lowers the probability of failures over time.

    However, it’s important to note that installing a significantly higher capacity inverter than necessary is not always required. Most inverters are designed to operate efficiently even in higher ambient temperatures. However AC to DC ratio, typically ranging from 1:1 to 1:1.2, can be sufficient to ensure optimal performance and reliability without the need for excessive overcapacity in the inverter.

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Lalaram Bairwa
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Lalaram Bairwa
Asked: May 22, 2024

How to apply PM solar Ghar?

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    Manish Kumar
    Deputy Editor at Saur Energy International | Answer on May 22, 2024 at 5:53 pm

    Consumers who want to apply for the connections under the scheme can apply through the National Rooftop Solar Portal also called PM Surya Ghar Portal. Here the consumers need to make an online account with their mobile number and OTP, fill the form and submit their applications. Application is freeRead more

    Consumers who want to apply for the connections under the scheme can apply through the National Rooftop Solar Portal also called PM Surya Ghar Portal. Here the consumers need to make an online account with their mobile number and OTP, fill the form and submit their applications. Application is free of cost. After the application, the local power distribution company takes up the Feaibility Report and after that the consumer cabn choose their vendors who can install the project. Consumers also need to fill their bank account details and the government gives subsidies after the commissiong of the project. The subsidies comes after around 30days-45 days. Consumers can also track the status of their project and disbursement of the subsidies with this portal.

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Ravi
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Ravi
Asked: June 13, 2024

Can a solar system be integrated with existing electrical infrastructure?

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    Team of Solar Faqs | Answer on June 13, 2024 at 10:46 am

    Yes. You can connect your existing electrical appliances with solar system without any issue. That is why inverters are mandatory part of solar systems. It is because solar panels usually make DC power and household connections use AC power. So these inverter convert the DC power from solar and injeRead more

    Yes. You can connect your existing electrical appliances with solar system without any issue. That is why inverters are mandatory part of solar systems. It is because solar panels usually make DC power and household connections use AC power. So these inverter convert the DC power from solar and injects AC power into your hosehold electricity which allows you to use solar power the same way how you use the grid power.

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Shankar
Asked: June 6, 2024

is the cost of rooftop solar fixed?

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    Team of Solar Faqs | Answer on June 6, 2024 at 11:54 am

    No. The actual cost of installation differs from company to company. Different companies offer different rates for the rooftop solar projects based on their experience, product quality, module technology and others as per the needs of the consumers. The final prices is decided mutually by the customRead more

    No. The actual cost of installation differs from company to company. Different companies offer different rates for the rooftop solar projects based on their experience, product quality, module technology and others as per the needs of the consumers. The final prices is decided mutually by the customers and the installer company. The government has not fixed any fixed price of the installations.

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Akash Dhiman
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Akash Dhiman
Asked: January 2, 2024

How is solar subsidy for rooftop paid in India?

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  • Manish Kumar
    Manish Kumar
    Deputy Editor at Saur Energy International | Answer on May 7, 2024 at 9:42 am

    Solar subsidy in India is paid through Central Financial Assistance (CFA) which is provided by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for rooftop solar systems (RTS), facilitated through DISCOMs and state agencies. The CFA is directly transferred to consumers’ bank accounts. Now, with the nRead more

    Solar subsidy in India is paid through Central Financial Assistance (CFA) which is provided by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for rooftop solar systems (RTS), facilitated through DISCOMs and state agencies. The CFA is directly transferred to consumers’ bank accounts.

    Now, with the new PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, subsidy will continue to be transferred directly to beneficiary accounts.

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