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Personal Guide to Install Solar at Home: Part 2 – System Type and Budgeting
In the first instalment of our ‘Personal Guide to Installing Solar at Home’ series, we covered the initial steps needed to Go Solar. We delved on how to weigh your choices and check how much energy your home consumes, to help with the solar system installation process. Here is the second part of the five-part series on your personal guide to installing solar at home.
Nearly any roof is appropriate for solar use with emerging technologies, barring any restrictions the infrastructure imposes. It’s a matter of which solar technology better suits the home. In the second article, we will cover the type of solar panel installation you could choose from, and metrics for determining your budget.
Step 3: Grid-Connected vs Off-Grid vs Hybrid
Grid-Connected Systems
On-grid or grid-connected solar installations are the most popular and commonly deployed in residences. These systems do not require batteries and are connected to the public electricity grid, using either solar inverters or micro-inverters. Any surplus solar energy you produce is added to the electricity grid. The electricity exported is compensated by a feed-in tariff (FiT) or credits. If the photovoltaic panels do not generate enough electricity to meet your consumption needs, the difference will be sourced automatically from the grid.
Advantages
1) Virtual battery
The electric power grid is indeed a battery in many respects, with little need for upgrades or repairs and comparatively better efficiency values. In other words, with traditional battery systems, more electricity gets lost.
2) Save money with the help of net-metering
Most of the times, photovoltaic systems produce more electricity than you can use. House owners could transfer this extra electricity into the power grid with the help of net metering, rather than storing it in batteries. Net metering is a process for billing which credits owners of solar energy systems for the electricity they contribute to the grid.
For instance, a residential homeowner has a photovoltaic system on his rooftop, during the daytime, the system produces more power than his home requires.In that case, the electricity meter will operate backwards if the home is net-metered. It offers a credit against what energy is used at nighttime or other times where the electricity consumption of the home exceeds the output of the system. Then, the customer is charged only for the use of ‘net’ electricity. From a financial perspective, without net metering, rooftop solar costs will be less feasible. Some utilities are dedicated to purchasing power from customers at the same price they sell it.
Off-Grid Systems
An off-grid system is not linked to the electricity grid. Hence, battery storage is necessary.
Advantages
1) Access to electricity
In some locations, where there is no access to the grid, off-grid solar panels can be a better option, rather than extending power lines. Through off-grid solar systems, residents who live in places disconnected from the grid can save money. These systems make it possible that consumers do not have to pay extra to connect to the grid. It offers individuals the right to live anywhere and being able to generate and manage electricity.
2) Self-sufficient electricity production
Without any notice, power outages can spring up. Losing control means going without electricity, which can be a short-term problem and an exceedingly frustrating long-term interruption. A power failure can always be over as soon as it occurs, but the lack of energy will often last longer. Many times, depending on the origin of the outages and the amount of time it takes to resume service, it can continue for a day or even weeks.
Power failures in the utility grid do not harm off-grid solar installations. As these devices store electricity and are still ready for future crises, off-grid solar energy systems are useful during blackout scenarios. In the wake of any possible incidents, a household with an off-grid solar photovoltaic system could continue to have electricity.
Hybrid Systems
Hybrid solar systems incorporate the best solar technologies from grid-tied and off-grid. These systems can be represented either as off-grid solar with utility backup capacity, or grid-tied solar with additional storage of batteries.
Advantages
1) Less costly compared to off-grid solar systems
Hybrid solar structures are less costly than off-grid systems since you do not need a backup generator. The battery bank’s power can be downsized.
2) Smart solar has a bright future
Hybrid solar systems have started opening for many exciting developments. New inverters allow residents to reap the benefits of differences in the utility electricity prices throughout the day with the help of the battery storage systems.
Step 4: Determine your Budget
Think about the following points while budgeting for your solar system:
- Like we stated in the first part of this guide series, you might have to estimate the load and determine the type of system that suits your requirements. After doing this, you would be able to estimate how much the installation of a solar system at your home would cost you.
- Calculate your earnings and your expenditures, your expectations and your preferences, and determine the amount of money that you should potentially set together for your residential investment which can give you returns upto 30% with a payback period of 4-5 years.
- Other than your personal goals, your professional solar contractor will help you assess what your project might look like. Reach out to HomeScape to help you with all your solar installation needs.
In conclusion, the second part of our personal guide series talked about the type of systems you could get (Grid-Connected vs Off-Grid vs Hybrid) and the points you should keep in mind while budgeting for your solar system. Since 2010, the cost of photovoltaic solar energy has reduced by 82 per cent. So, this would be the right time to consider purchasing a rooftop solar system. Watch out this space for the next part of our blog series on your Personal Guide to Installing Solar at Home.
Read about Part-1 of the Five-part series – https://homescape.solar/personal-guide-to-install-solar-at-home-part-1-system-type/
Personal Guide to Install Solar at Home: Part 1 – System Type
Buying and installing a rooftop solar system needs a lot of planning and preparation. And, if you hire a solar contractor or licensed installer to do the job for you, your informed participation would guarantee that quality panels are installed at a fair price, with the correct device size being selected and positioned in an ideal orientation.
To help you with understanding your rooftop solar installation process in detail, we are launching a blog post series. The series guides you through the site assessment, the energy audit, the design process, the sizing of the device, the deployment, and other phases involved. This blog post is the first of our five-part series – ‘Personal Guide to Install Solar at Home.’
Step 1: Evaluate your Options
Here are some of the factors you will have to consider before you install a rooftop solar system:
1) Location
The geography of your location and the weather will decide how much sunlight you can get all year round. It would affect the number of solar panels you need. For instance, if you live in a location where trees, tall buildings, or other major barriers are present, the photovoltaic system may not receive enough daylight. The solar panels with battery for home need adequate sunlight every day to provide enough kilowatt-hours and easily meet your residential electricity requirements.
2) Rooftop Condition
If you have a deteriorated roof, the structural foundation of the solar system will be bad. You will not be able to mount photovoltaic panels until you first fix those issues. Repairing the roof is always an easy solution, which shouldn’t cost you a lot.
3) Type of Solar Panel
Choose which type of panel you would be interested in mounting:
- Monocrystalline
- Polycrystalline
- Thin-film
- Bifacial
- PERC
Each type has its unique strengths and drawbacks. Based on the factors particular to your site and preferred system features, the solar panel model ideally fit for your installation would vary. The most common solar panels used today in solar roof installations are monocrystalline solar modules. Among homeowners looking to install solar panels on a budget, polycrystalline panels are economical.
Thin-film panels are futuristic and may be applied by an adhesive directly to a surface (roof, boat, or RV). With traditional solar panel systems now competitively priced, a bifacial system offers higher performance and can take up less room. In awnings or pergolas, bifacial solar panels fit well. If the suitable roof space is small, a solar array capable of the power you need can be made a reality by using PERC solar panels.
4) Tilt Angle
The tilt angle is a crucial factor to consider. It is the angle between the horizontal ground and the solar panel. The tilt angle of the solar module can be adjusted as per the latitude of your location. Typically, it is assumed that the panels positioned at a tilt angle equal to the latitude will produce the highest amount of output. You may also use a solar tracker to improve the efficiency of the system.
Listed below are the latitudes of the cities in India:
- Zone 1: J&K, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand: 30-36°
- Zone 2: Rajasthan, UP, Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, North Eastern States: 24-30°
- Zone 3: Gujarat, MP, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Orissa: 18-24°
- Zone 4: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, AP, Telangana, Kerala: 12-18°
If all of this feels too complex for you, don’t fret! HomeScape helps you to assess the right configuration for your solar-powered rooftop and takes care of all the steps for you.
Step 2: Energy Audit and Load Calculation
To find out the load that your solar PV system should cover, perform a load analysis. For instance, your fridge, dryer, television, lamps, microwave, and computers may all be up and running at once, so you’ll need a solar system big enough. Take the battery bank into consideration in case you are planning to install an off-grid system, i.e. solar panel with battery for home. This step helps you to determine how many kilowatt-hours the system needs to produce to meet your energy usage per month.
An intense energy audit requires the following steps:
- Make a list of old appliances and try to replace them with newer, energy-saving ones.
- Check to see which appliances stay on, or in 24/7 standby in your home while not in operation, and start switching them off.
- Replace incandescent light bulbs with CFL bulbs, if you’ve not already.
- Blinds or thick curtains can be used to prevent harsh exterior temperatures from radiating into the building.
The following steps should help you with the calculation process:
1) Solar System Capacity
How many units of electricity do you consume on an average monthly?
For instance, if you use 1400 kWh per month, let’s say an average of 6 hours of daylight every day, this means that at least every hour you will need 1400/(6 x 30) = 7.7 kW, that is approximately 8-10 kW. If you have an idea about the available space on the roof, you can also try using our Solar Calculator.
The following parameters specify the size of the plant:
- Monthly average Bill peak load in summers and year-round
- Estimated Load
- Area of the rooftop or shade-free space
2) Area Requirement
1 kW requires 10sqm or 100sqft of shade free area. It can be adjusted and installed with existing structures on roofs such as tanks, storerooms and staircases.
3) Payback Period
Did you know that a solar system reduces your electricity bills by up to 90 per cent? Depending on the electricity bills, the payback period is around four to five years. The total number of years in which the original sum of money spent on the device can be recovered from the profit is known as a solar system’s payback period.
For instance, if you have spent Rs 5 Lakhs in a solar system that provides you with annual savings of Rs 1 Lakh, this ensures that your initial investment has been paid back within five years.
In conclusion, the installation of a solar system (either on-grid or solar panels with battery for home) is not very difficult, nor is it incredibly costly. In this article, we covered the initial few steps: factors to consider before installing a solar system, load calculation, as well as performing an energy audit. We hope you found the first part of our blog series useful. Follow us to know more in our upcoming parts of the personal guide blog series.
COVID-19 Safety Practices in Installation of Residential Solar Systems
COVID-19 has changed the process of working in industrial, institutional, government, private and all other sectors. Working remotely is the “New-Normal” since the pandemic started. With the pandemic at bay, the government of India has released the lockdown in various working sectors including the energy sector. Due to increasing time spent at home, a large number of homeowners are opting for residential rooftop solar to reduce their electricity bills and to utilize their terraces to spend time. The installation process of residential solar systems is now done with complete precaution and in a hygienic manner as recommended by various health organizations.
MAINTAINING HYGIENE WHILE INSTALLING RESIDENTIAL SOLAR PANEL:
The Initial Stage:
For installing solar panels on the roof of your home, the first step would be to conduct a complete survey of the roof. Contactless site visits are made to conduct surveys of residential solar systems. At HomeScape, digital meters are used to measure the dimensions of the rooftop instead of measuring tapes, making it a contactless site visit.
The Second Stage:
In the second stage, the residential solar system is designed remotely and the products are delivered to the site of the residential solar system installation. All the products are sanitized, safely packed and sent to the location. Till this stage, there is no physical contact and interaction with customers. HomeScape uses its own dedicated truck for delivering the items and ensures high level of safety and hygiene during transportation.
Third Stage:
After the product delivery, the engineers and technicians assigned to the installation, visit the location. All employees of HomeScape are trained to maintain social distancing and hygiene.
MAINTAINING HYGIENE DURING SOLAR INSTALLATION:
These are some guidelines that has to be followed while installing solar panels on the roof, during the installation process.
- The team members have to mandatorily wear N-95 masks, throughout the installation period.
- The members should wear gloves and commit to all the necessary protective gears for the installation.
- The members should carry sanitizers and sanitize their hands frequently avoiding unnecessary interaction with the customers.
- The equipment used in the installation process should be sanitized regularly.
- All the members should go through medical tests to carry out their work.
- Any member who is sick should not continue his /her work installing the residential solar system. They should home quarantine for at least 14 days to ensure safety of other crew members.
- The crew members should avoid unnecessary conversations with other crew members.
- The members of the team should maintain 6ft distance from each other.
- The members should bring his/her own belongings (bottles, lunchbox) if needed and avoid borrowing things from other team members.
- The employees should follow the basic health hygiene, as advised by the W.H.O and other Federal Health Organizations.
AFTER INSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL SOLAR SYSTEMS:
After installing the solar panels, the residential solar system is connected to the grid .Details of generation of energy and the import and export are monitored on HomeScape Monitoring app. The documentation process regarding the liaisoning with the DISCOMS is done completely online eliminating the fear of virus through the physical documents.
Improve Home Aesthetics using Solar Panels at Home
Having solar panels in the house says a lot about the lifestyle of the residents. It indicates that they are not only conscious of the environment but also about their wallets. Solar panels are now one of the most aesthetical and environmentally friendly solutions for every sustainable home. At the same time, the current climate crisis has made us realized the importance of renewable sources of energy. Solar technology has proven to be the best option both in terms of economic & commercial viability. Solar energy is an environmentally viable option, it uses naturally occurring renewable resources like sunlight, unlike conventional energy-generating resources that use coal. They are entirely self-dependent devices. It is also pocket-friendly for a household to generate solar energy and if the generation exceeds consumption, you can give back to the electrical grid (in case of a net-metered connection) and earn credits, which can be used/ redeemed in subsequent months. Unfortunately, many people find solar panels bulky and less appealing for a house. But with the advent of technology, this is changing. The innovations in designs have brought up a range of aesthetically beautiful solar panels. This has increased the demand for these aesthetic solar plants.
Here are some of the ways with which you can aesthetically improve your open spaces of your home using solar panels: –
1. Unused roofs/ Flat roofs
Roofs play an important role in Indian households, but many times they are often left unused and unoccupied. With a growing space crunch in the city life, there is a need to utilize every part of our homes into usable spaces. Why only dry clothes on roofs when you can install solar panels and instead generate green electricity to power your home. Terra is a conventional Homescape standard rooftop solar power system that is about 3 feet high. It can be installed over roof objects like water tanks, AC vents, etc. This way rooftop solar panels at home can make your unutilized roof space into a space of worth which is also powering your home.
For people who want more than solar, if they want to transform their open spaces into terrace gardens, sit-outs, etc. they can go for Atrium – The Flagship Solar pergola. Atrium is a pergola styled solar plant by HomeScape. This elegantly designed solar power system can run the entire home on green energy. With a beautiful wooden finish exterior, steel-reinforced for strength and durability, this solar pergola acts as a perfect solution for people looking to beautify their homes with solar. The structure made to last for 25 years, can also withstand harsh weather conditions.
2. Parking Spaces/ Canopies
We often spend a hefty amount on covered parking areas or benched areas and driveways. These dormant spaces can be turned into monetizing units by adopting Aerial by HomeScape. It is an elevated canopy style rooftop solar power system that is about 9 feet high. It is a powder-coated and corrosion-resistant structure that gives it a long life. This makes our dormant spaces usable throughout the day.
3. Porches/ Outdoor seating/ Backyards
These spaces are linked to the indoor spaces nearby. In summers, these spaces can be used as active spaces to hang out throughout the day. But in areas where the sun is harsh, using them throughout is not a feasible option. In such scenarios, one opts for a Gazebo or some form of an enclosure. These enclosures are dormant elements that add only aesthetics to your outdoors. On the contrary, the Atrium by Homescape can be an ideal option to make these enclosures both aesthetical and functional in a sustainable manner.
You can set up space as
Dining areas –
- For a dining space design, a sleek table along with required chairs or stools can solve the seating requirements. Care should be taken that these furniture elements are weather and termite-proof like the Atrium Solar pergola by Homescape, as they would be semi-exposed.
- For making the space more usable during barbeques and family dinners, a deck with a separate zone for a barbeque or cooking purpose can give the space an appealing look.
- Adequate storage elements like low raised cupboards for storing kitchenware and cleaning products give more usability.
- For making the space more aesthetic, landscaping and, gardening can be done. The column reinforcements of the Atrium are distanced such that they give a floaty look to the design and make it aesthetically feasible to plants hanging pots and climbers all over it. This makes your home aesthetic as well as sustainable.
- For lighting purposes, pendant lights are an ideal option to illuminate the space during evenings. For the dining table, a chandelier can also be installed to give a proper hierarchy to the ceiling. Stairs or levels can be lined with LED strip lights to add a dynamic touch.
Recreational zone/ Leisure space –
Many houses use their porches or outdoor areas for recreational purposes. The purpose could be for exercising or rejuvenation.
- For the recreational zone with a Solar Pergola, space can be designed as per the activity. Rooftop solar panels at home act as a hybrid of indoor+outdoor spaces.
- For exercise, space can be kept with minimal furnishing and more green factors like plants. Plants on the ground & hanging pots on the pergola can give a calm feel to the space.
- For reading and rejuvenation, space can have more furnishings and seating spaces. Furniture needs to be such that it is comfortable to sit or lie down and read. For rejuvenation, sculptures and artworks can be an active part of the space decor.
- Lighting plays an important role in recreational spaces, for reading spaces, downlights, and pendant lights can be used. For rejuvenation, mild shades of downlights can add a sense of calm and visibility.
Solar designs have now reached a new era where there is a balance between aesthetics and functionality. The customization of Solar energy through HomeScape has given us more options to explore and make our homes into beautiful eco-homes.
10 steps to installing solar on your rooftop
If you have been wondering about installing solar panels, then there’s no better time than now to do so. The price of solar panels, and hence solar PV systems has significantly decreased. Getting solar panels for house nowadays is a lot economical and convenient than before.
How can you install a solar plant on your rooftop?
Here are ten simple steps for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system on your rooftop:
1) Evaluate your options
There are a few points to remember and take account of before installing solar panels on homes.
- Do you have space for installing solar panels on your rooftop? How much is it?
- Will the sun shine bright on your space during hours of daylight?
- Is your roof structurally strong enough to support solar panels and their structure weight?
- How much of the area is covered by shade?
- What type of solar panel for the house you would like to install (monocrystalline, polycrystalline, thin-film, bifacial, PERC)?
2) Load calculation and energy audit
How much energy does your home consume?
Now that you’ve weighed your choices, the next move is to determine how much electricity you would require after installing a solar plant at your home. Calculate the following with the help of our simple DIY calculation guide:
- Solar System Capacity
- Area requirement for Your Solar System
- Payback Period for Your Solar System
Estimate how much electricity the solar panel for house needs to generate with the help of an energy audit. Energy audits, in general, helps you to:
- Reduce your monthly energy bill by doing away with excessive use
- Decide how much solar energy you require
- Meet a crucial condition for some tax credits, rebates, and loans
3) Grid-Connected vs Off-Grid vs Hybrid
A grid-connected system is a type of installation where solar panels are linked to the electrical grid. Solar energy thus produced is used. If your solar plant does not produce enough electricity to satisfy the consumption requirements, the difference will be automatically sourced from the grid. An off-grid system is not linked to the power grid. Hence, battery storage is necessary. A hybrid system integrates solar and battery storage in one, and are now accessible in various setups and forms.
4) Estimate your budget
After calculating and determining what kind of solution suits your optimal rooftop solar design specifications, you can quickly estimate how much the process of installing a solar panel at the house would cost you with the help of solar calculators available on the MNRE website. Make sure to consider maintenance costs, warranty, and the lifetime of the system.
5) Choose your solar developer
Once you have your budget fixed, it is time to identify a trustworthy solar company. We would advise you to do your research for the solar company you want to get a solar plant from because it is a product for a lifetime, and you would not want to run everywhere in case of a breakdown. Do check product warranties. HomeScape by Amplus is a trusted brand from the house of the PETRONAS group brought to you by a creative group of solar designers and experts. HomeScape provides you 25 years performance warranty* along with the product insurance to protect you from any anomaly in the plant in the future.
6) Site Survey
The site survey is required for a solar developer to evaluate:
- Best photovoltaic location
- Obstacles (if any shading)
- Size of the central electrical panel inside the household
- Places suitable for installation of the electrical elements
- State of the Rooftop (structurally sound or not)
- Square footage suitable for positioning module
To assess your home, the executives from a solar company will take a note of the following points:
- Overall roof size
- Slope angle
- Chimney and vents
- Compass orientation of the rooftop slope
- Roof thickness
- Strong trees or other blockages in or around the residential property
7) Receive your proposal
After finishing your site survey and measuring the average kilowatt-hour consumption of the building, you will receive a proposal from your solar company. Evaluate and pick a solar plant that suits your requirements, both technically and economically.
8) Documentation and permits
Like every significant financial move, there is a lot of documentation involved with rooftop solar panels for the house. For on-grid networks, permits are needed, when you would like to opt for net metering or gross metering. Typically, permits differ from state to state and depend on the form and scale of construction of solar panels. HomeScape takes care of all the documentation processes making it hassle-free for customers. Regardless, it is still a smart thing to know and understand what is happening with your solar power plant.
9) Installation
Solar Panels: The solar developer will begin by preparing the rooftop. It would make sure that the panels are fixed correctly. Electrical Wiring: The solar company then installs electrical wiring, which would connect to your electrical panel and main power system.
10) Warranty and maintenance
Generally, solar plant for houses come with a twenty-five years warranty. The company would offer ten years for 90 percent and the following fifteen years for 80 percent performance. The inverters usually come with a five-year warranty which can be extended by AMC, if required.
our solar plant does not require that much upkeep but taking care of a few aspects is necessary. Cleaning the photovoltaic panels is crucial for an efficient generation. Periodic cleaning of the modules (once in fifteen days) with wet cloth or wiper stick is sufficient for the best performance of the system. In conclusion, when you are familiar with the steps of installing a solar photovoltaic system, the whole process becomes much easier. The installation of the solar panels for houses is not very difficult, nor is it incredibly costly.
Why would you want to make your home a Solar Home
Our decisions and actions as humans have completely changed the demography of the environment today. Most activities have brought about direct implications at an unprecedented rate in the depletion of natural resources. The earth has become 1.62 degrees hotter since the 19th century, all as a direct result of greenhouse gases leading to global warming.
With hotter temperatures, melting glaciers and rising sea levels concerning us all, more and more people are finally switching to an eco-friendlier way of living by choosing effective and sustainable options for themselves and the environment.
Combating climate change has made its way through to our consciousness. Awareness is spreading at a more grassroots level, and what better way than to start with our own homes. While saving water, reducing waste or managing it effectively is important, it is highly essential to switch to a lifestyle that consumes lesser energy and is more friendly to the environment.
Solar-powered homes bring about a good change when it comes to fighting the climate crisis. To begin with, installing solar panels in home is not only affordable as an alternate source of energy but are also powerful tools while looking for sustainable options.
How does solar energy for homes work?
As sunlight falls onto a solar panel, it is absorbed by the photovoltaic cells on the panel. The cells comprise of silicon semiconductors that convert solar energy into electric energy. The generated electric energy is in the form of DC, which charges the solar power battery, which also acts as a storage box to store electricity when there’s no sunlight. The generated DC is then converted into AC using an inverter, which is then directly supplied into the mains of a house.
Benefits of solar energy
Environmentally viable
A solar-powered device uses a natural and renewable energy resource, that is the sun, unlike other regular electricity-powered devices running on fossil fuels. Burning of fossil fuels depletes non-renewable energy sources, adds to air pollution and can also turn out to be quite expensive.
Even if you’re using hydroelectricity to generate power, water is present in the ecosystem in a scalable amount; exploiting or overuse of water can lead to scarcity of water overall. Solar homes fit the bill perfectly in this context by not being harmful to the environment and also not exploiting the earth’s already diminishing resources.
Reduces expenses and convenient
Solar power plants works best during the summer months when the sun is at its peak. Also, summer months indefinitely use more electricity to power air coolers or air conditioners. Think solar-powered air conditioners- an option that not only lets you save on the massive figured electricity bill but also does not get affected by power cuts that are so frequent in India during the summer months.
Though currently, solar powered energy accounts for only 1 per cent of electricity generation. However, according to NASA, almost 27 per cent energy will be generated using Solar power by 2030.
Has a positive social impact
Switching to solar power in your house can be quite innovative in a society where people are not fully aware of the adverse effects of climate change or the rapid depletion of natural resources. Not only can you create awareness but also “be the next big thing” among your family and peers by setting an example for others to follow.
Importance of solar homes in India
A staggering 240 million population of the country still lives without 24/7 supply of electricity; power consumption, however, is only on the rise regardless. Choosing green energy and alternate options to power villages, towns or cities is now the way to go for millions of people in India.
The climate of this country makes solar energy a very viable option; India has almost 300 days of sunlight which makes it appropriate for direct sunlight to be converted into consumable forms of energy. Solar energy seems to be the ideal way forward to bring in growth and sustainability at the same forefront, thus, making India one of the trendsetters in this innovative field.
Solar power system is ideally suited for private homes. While converting houses into solar-powered homes, various factors that must be kept in mind, which includes the geographical terrain of the area, the region of your house, the location and direction where solar panels can be fit, the panel efficiency, and so on.
Power generation from 1KW solar system
A 1KW solar panel can produce around 3-4.5 KWh of electricity in a day, which of course depends on the number of hours of sunlight, the season or other relevant weather conditions. This number varies depending on what time of the year it is, however on an average the number can go up to 1100-1600 KWh of electricity in an entire year.
Area required for 1KW solar system
A 1KW solar panel requires about 80 to 100 sq. ft of area for installation within a non-shadow area to receive maximum exposure to the available sunlight.
Conclusion
Solar power not only converts but also stores energy. In the upcoming years, this will play a significant role in making renewable energy a substantial source of power while also reducing the costs. The future holds not only solar-powered homes but also vehicles that depend on renewable forms of energy. The changing infrastructure of how we use energy and what defines as a smart, environmentally friendly choice will lead to a growth in the same. As the world hopes to become more sustainable to save this planet, support of the governments is the boost needed. Letting developers and innovators in this section find visibility to share their ideas is essential. At the same time, government-led projects must have a transparent process in place with a definite pipeline which encourages people to adopt solar energy even further.