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Case Study: Cost Of installing a 1 kW solar rooftop system in Chennai

This case study is an actual detailed financial analysis for a 1kW solar rooftop system in Chennai. Through this case study, we will also be discussing other financial parameters such as Payback period, Internal rate of return(IRR), and total savings (up to 25 years). IntroductionThe total upfront cost is

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Electrical Concepts and Terminologies for Solar PV Systems

IntroductionThe need of the hour is sustainable generation of electricity and this is achieved through various renewable technologies, mainly solar PV systems. However, before indulging in solar technologies and its applications, it is crucial to understand the basic electrical concepts that form the framework for developing solar projects. Therefore, this

Solar Panel Structure’s Leg Height estimation ARKA 360 Studio

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Solar Panel Structure’s Leg Height estimation – Manual way and using TSL Design Studio.

IntroductionAn increase in the rate of solar installations is always set above par while considering the renewable sectors. With huge targets set for solar about 100GW by 2022, India sets its path toward leading Nation utilizing the solar energy. Solar photovoltaic panels perform best when the shadow effects are neglected.

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Inter-Row Spacing in the Rooftop Solar Projects

IntroductionSolar rooftop projects are built with a ploy of maximizing energy density in the available roof area. Solar rooftop panels are mostly tilted based on their geographical location to achieve their most efficient performance. These tilted panels, in turn, cast shadows on the successive panels behind them, necessitating a defined

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Large Scale Solar Potential Analysis: Indian Overview

This article is Part 2 in a series of articles about solar potential estimation. In this article, we will be mainly discussing different types of solar potential estimation and various efforts made by India in large-scale solar potential analysis. In the previous part, we have discussed in detail the term

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A technical review on: Methods of building rooftop edge detection.

This is Part 3 in the series of article on large scale solar potential estimation. In the previous article we have discussed about Part1:A beginner’s guide to solar potential and its estimation and Part2:Large Scale Solar Potential Analysis: Indian Overview IntoductionIndia is said to have huge solar

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Solar Design- Major Components of a PV System

What are Solar PV systems?Solar PV systems generate electricity using sunlight ( Solar energy ). Solar is a clean source of energy and hence, the generation of electricity from solar does not cause pollution. Solar is the center of attraction when it comes to renewables. The electricity generated from PV systems

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A beginner’s guide to solar potential and its estimation

This article is Part 1 of a series about solar potential estimation. In this article we explore the fundamental aspects of solar potential. What is solar potential and what are the major factor on which it depends? We have also discussed about the various tools which are generally used for

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Mono vs Poly Solar Panels; Choose the Right Technology for your upcoming Solar Rooftop Projects.

Executive SummaryIn this study, we make a comparison between a mono PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell) plant and a poly module solar rooftop installed on the same roof and running at an almost similar capacity. The debate around the use of Polycrystalline vs. Monocrystalline solar panels is ongoing in

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NPV, IRR and Payback Period

Your solar plant is an asset that makes you money. In fact presently, higher prices are recorded for property with solar installation! While the journey to an installation may be technically complex, there are financial details too that you must get clear. As a consumer, viewing multiple quotes before making

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Case Study: Zero Export Device Used For Residential Solar By OffCarbon

This project was completed by OffCarbon and the case study is authored by Praveen Sridharan ( Co-Founder and CTO, OffCarbon) 1 Kw Solar Panel System Installed In Chennai with Zero Export Device by OffCarbon.About OffCarbonOffCarbon is an end to end home solar energy consultancy that enables customers to switch to

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Case Study: Detailed financial analysis for a residential home owner

This case study is an actual detailed financial analysis for a residential home owner who has recently installed a 6kW On-Grid Solar Plant. IntroductionCost is one of the most important parameter which influences the decision of a residential home owner that whether he will go solar or not. This cost

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Most common mistakes during a solar site survey

Site survey is the first and most crucial step in the solar design process since the data collected during survey serves as a foundation for making further detailed proposals. Therefore an accurate site survey is a must for any solar installer. Main objectives of a solar site surveyEnsure a site

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Top 5 myths about rooftop solar

Various myths are going around in the consumer’s mind regarding rooftop solar. Let’s look at the top 5 myths and try busting them with facts. Myth 1: Solar panel's efficiency decreases during winters or when it is cloudyFact: No, in fact, solar panels perform even better in cooler

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Case Study: Solar Potential estimation at IIT Mandi

Introduction: Solar potential estimation for the IIT Mandi campus comprising a of total 96 buildings, spread over 538 acres and grouped into 3 clusters has been carried out using our TSL design Studio software. Drone site survey was for accurate 2D and 3D modeling. For viewing the 3D models of

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How drones are proving to be a “Game changer” in Solar Energy Sector?

“Drones- Providing Bird’s-eye view for all”, but which sectors are employing drone services in India? How can drones be specifically used in the solar industry? We will try to address these questions below. But before diving in, let’s just quickly have an overview of the history of UAVs.

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8 Untold Financial Benefits of Going Solar!

While going in for a major investment like solar, as a property owner, you are bound to have your apprehensions! But fear not, solar is a major fast-growing industry and you are right in time to join the clean energy movement. While the sun may be shining bright for the

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How Solar Energy works: Panels and Components

Simply speaking, it is energy from the sun. This energy is, in the form of photons and can be used to generate electricity using photovoltaic cells. So what’s a solar energy system made of? What is Solar Energy?Using a solar system installation, this energy can be harnessed and

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What is Site Survey? How ARKA 360 Helps

A Site Survey is done after the preliminary conversation over a phone call. This is the best chance to show them your quality, knowledge, and good service and convert them by doing a professional site survey. What exactly is a Site Survey?A Site Survey is done to collect information

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Why go Solar? Benefits in 2024

Everybody is talking about Solar Energy. In this article, we shall go over the key benefits of solar energy for an individual. ARKA 360 was founded to evangelize solar energy’s advantages to the world. The sooner you adopt solar, the sooner you start saving. Solar power became cheaper than

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Why Installers Should Use ARKA 360 Software?

As we’ve mentioned in earlier articles, utilizing solar software for your projects as an installer will have benefits in leaps and bounds! It will give accuracy in system design, orientation, and placement of panels, and add to the efficiency of your panel’s outputs. Decided to use the software?

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Why Solar Installers Should Use a Software?

We live in a country with a rapidly expanding solar industry, which very recently achieved the notable feat of 20GW of installed solar capacity and is also blessed with an abundance of sunlight for most parts of the year. To add to this is our ever-growing need for power. In