A solar PV rooftop system is essentially a small power plant that is installed on your roof. Three essential components make up the Grid-interactive Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system. Solar PV modules, mounting structures for the modules, and inverters. Solar PV modules are arranged in an array, which requires a solar mounting structure to keep the modules at the proper angle for maximum generation. Solar panels change solar energy or light into direct current (DC) power (Direct Current).
The inverter converts DC electrical energy to AC (Alternate Current) electricity, which is then connected to the power grid via an AC distribution board. Solar Power Systems attract major investment, but there are a few myths about what you can anticipate from solar systems.
Solar Power Systems: Expectations Vs. Reality
1) Climate
Expectations: It is thought that solar power systems are most effective in warmer climates where the solar module receives plenty of sunshine, allowing it to generate more energy. It is ineffective in all other situations.
Reality: Did you know that Leh and Ladakh are some of India’s finest solar hotspots? Solar energy is based on the intensity of sunshine rather than the temperature. While the hot and humid temperatures of Rajasthan provide plenty of sunshine, the clear low-temperature bright days of Leh and Ladakh produce the best results. Solar generation is hampered by high temperatures.
2) Roof
Expectations: A solar system may harm your roof or the beauty of your home or building due to the lengthy installation process.
Reality: Because the Freyr team considers both aesthetics and roof type before recommending a solution, a solar rooftop installation will only add value to your home while also improving the strength and durability of your roof by protecting it from the elements.
3) ROI
Expectation: It will take years and decades to start saving money after installation of solar power system.
Reality: A Freyr solar system will pay for itself within four years at an average electricity cost of Rs.8 per unit or more. It is surely a smart investment with a long lifespan. To be clear, the savings mentioned do not include depreciation advantages or government subsidies.
4) Maintenance
Expectation: Solar power systems require heavy maintenance.
Reality: All you need to do is regularly wash the solar panels to keep them clear of dust and debris.
Freyr Energy has everything you need to make the switch to solar energy simple, economical, and accessible to everyone. The Freyr Energy Solar App from Freyr includes facilities for remote monitoring and management of your solar power system, as well as performance reporting tailored to your needs. Its real-time data tracking and analysis enable proactive maintenance and assistance, assuring optimal plant availability. It gives access to the plant’s performance in real time, as well as notifications and service intervention alarms.
Frequently Asked Questions
The three essential components that make up grid-interactive rooftop solar photovoltaic systems include solar PV modules, ground mounting structures and inverters.
Solar power systems acquire solar energy that is absorbed by the panels and change it into a direct (DC) current source. The DC is then converted into AC with a rectifier-based inverter circuit and the power is distributed to the power grid via an AC distribution board and is supplied to households for various usages.
Climate:
- Expectations: Warmer climate means more sunshine and generates more electricity
- Reality: Climate doesn’t matter, and instead, all it matters is the intensity of sunlight. The classic example would be the cold high-altitude deserts of Ladakh is India’s one of the most popular solar hotspots owing to its high-intensity sunshine.
Roof:
- Expectations: Solar panel systems take away the beauty of your home/building due to its lengthy installation process.
- Reality: Freyr Energy takes the point into account and keeps aesthetics under check. In hindsight, a rooftop solar panel would add value to your roof and improve the durability of your roof by protecting it from different elements.
ROI:
- Expectations: It will take years to get back my money
- Reality: A solar panel system only takes a couple of years to reach your ROI. Post then, this would lead to nearly 2 decades of hefty savings.
Maintenance:
- Expectations: Solar panel systems require costly maintenance
- Reality: Solar panels only require basic washing to keep them clear from debris and particles.
No. Solar energy generation only requires intense sunlight. This is why regions like Ladakh, despite being a colder location, offer excellent solar power generation with bright sunlight.
No. The panels are aesthetically developed in a way that doesn’t take away a house’s beauty. Instead, the panels would ensure the roof is safe from different elements.
A Freyr Energy system takes about 4 years to pay for it, and that which becomes a long-term asset for the consumers.
Solar system maintenance requires basic washing and cleaning of panels with water to ensure no debris or particles are attached.