| 1. |
What happens to the solar power
generation during monsoon or on cloudy or no-sunshine
days? |
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Though solar power
generation comes down on cloudy days, the solar products
are designed in such a way that they work even during
cloudy days.
A Solar system is designed based on
the historic data of solar insulation in a full year.
The worst months of solar insulation are taken as the
basis for designing solar systems and hence will perform
all through the year. |
| 2. |
How much does it cost to solar
power my house/my office? |
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It depends on
your electric-load and the number of hours of operations
per day. Hence the details of loads and hours of operation
per day is to be provided to enable us to answer this
question. You may please fill the necessary details
in the enquiry form, which shall enable us to get back
to you. |
| 3. |
How is solar power generated from
solar panels? |
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Principle of Operation of Solar Photovoltaic. |
| 4. |
Is power generated from solar panels
DC or AC electricity? |
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The current generated
by Solar panels is DC unit and can be converted to AC
if the applications require so. |
| 5. |
How can the solar panels, which
are installed in outdoor, be protected from theft / vandalism
/ rain / dust /? |
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Protection from
Rain: Solar panels are hermitically sealed and hence
are weather proof. Rain or dust cannot damage the solar
panels and hence have a long life of over 20 years.
The solar panels, however need to be cleaned of dust
periodically, which will enable better sunlight to fall
on the solar cells for optimum power generation. |
| 6. |
How much space is required for
installing solar systems? |
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Smaller applications
like lanterns, outdoor lights, home lighting systems
will require area upto maximum 20 square foot on rooftop.
For larger applications like solar pumps, solar power
packs or power plants the average area of 4 to 5 square
meter will be required for each kilowatt of solar panels. |
| 7. |
Are the solar panels shock-roof
? |
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Since solar panels
produce DC there is no scope of shocks in case of all
smaller applications. |
| 8. |
Can solar photovoltaic be used
for hot water? |
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NO. While technology
of Solar photovoltaic converts energy into electricity,
Solar Thermal technology converts sun energy into heat
energy. Solar thermal is used for the purpose of hot
water. |
| 9. |
What is the range of solar products
available? |
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| 10. |
Are the solar products expensive? |
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Though the initial cost of solar products
is high, solar products are viable in a long run because
of the negligible running costs and long life of the solar
panels. |
| 11. |
Are the solar products viable when
compared to conventional powered products? |
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In case of buying
a conventional product, we pay for the product alone
but not for power cost. We pay for its power consumption
all it's life but where as the price of a solar product
includes the price of power-generation where the power
is free. Hence the solar powered products are viable
in a long-term perspective. |
| 12. |
Is subsidy available on solar products? |
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Due to increasing
support from World Bank, the subsidies have been replaced
by soft loans where the end-users can avail low-interest
loans from govt. However the soft loans are applicable
only for large-size-requirements. |
| 13. |
Can AC's or Geysers work with solar
power? |
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Solar technology
can power anything including AC's and Geysers. In case
of AC's the initial high cost involved is an issue of
consideration for a buyer because of its high voltage.
For geysers solar thermal is a more viable option than
a solar phtovoltic option.
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