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Electricity is becoming expensive with each passing day and more people are getting interested in using solar energy to meet their electricity needs. Power cuts and dependence on DG sets is making people look for more and better sources. Solar PV panels provide a very good alternative. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India is also promoting solar PV systems under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in the country. They also provide a subsidy to people buying solar panels under this scheme. There are a lot of people keen to buy solar panels in India so we thought of doing a research on the price of solar panels. ​ • As per our research (on e-commerce sites selling solar PV) and resources from the solar PV industry, cost of a PV module (just the panel) costs anywhere between Rs 18 to Rs 40 per watt of power generated (depending on the quantity you are buying). ​ • The modules having higher Watt power capacity are cheaper per Wp as compared to modules with lower Watt power capacity. The efficiency of solar panels is also better for modules of higher Watt power as compared to modules of lower Watt power. ​ • There is not much difference in price between imported and Indian solar panels. But if you are looking for a subsidy, then the only option that you have is to go for Made in India panels. • If you are living in an area where power cuts are less frequent and you want to implement solar PV system to reduce your electricity bill then the best solution would be to go for a Grid Connected Solar PV System. It will cost you anywhere between 33,000-60,000 per kWp (cost varies based on the type of inverter and panels you choose) ​ • If you are living in an area where there are frequent power cuts, then the best solution for you would be to go for an “Off Grid” Solar PV System. Off Grid Solar PV system will include batteries, which are an expensive part of the system and these would need replacement every few years (4-7 years). A typical Off Grid Solar PV System would cost about Rs 1-1.25 lakhs. ​ • There are two types of Solar PV Cells: Monocrystalline and Polycrystalline. The difference between the two is that Monocrystalline is made of single silicon crystal whereas Multi-crystalline PV is made up of multiple crystals. A Monocrystalline is more efficient in converting solar energy into electricity per sq meter area than a multi-crystalline PV. Thus the space required for the same amount of wattage is less in Monocrystalline PV panel. Thus it is costlier than a Multi-crystalline PV. The modules available in India are mostly “Polycrystalline”. ​ • Typical efficiency of panels available in India is between 14-17%. But modules of smaller sizes have efficiencies as low as 6%. Please note that lower the efficiency, more panels you would need to get the same amount of electricity and it will occupy more rooftop area. If you are looking for a subsidy then as on January 2016, Government has released a priority list for processing subsidy claims. Schools, public institutions, etc are higher up on the priority list and residential projects are lowest in the priority list.

Benefits of Solar Energy : · You generate your own pollution-free, clean electricity · Solar energy is renewable. The sun is a consistent power source. · Reduce the carbon footprint. A typical home system would eliminate almost 150,000 pounds of CO2 over the systems warranted life. · An average home (3 Kw) solar electric system will reduce emissions over the course of the 25 year warranted life of the panels by the following amounts: Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 67360 Kgs Nitrous Oxide 170 Kgs Sulfur Dioxide 545 Kgs · Lock in your electricity cost over the next 25-40 years · Avoid 5-7% annual future utility rate increases · Reduce monthly spending by reducing or even eliminating your electric bill · Send the extra energy your systems produces to the local utility-grid for credit · Enjoy a 25-year linear warranty on solar panels and a 40-year design-life · It’s your power. Use it when you want · Homes with solar sell twice as fast as those that don’t have solar · Immediate payoff: for every $1 saved vs. last year is equal to $20 in increased home value · The time is now. Production costs are coming down, panels are more efficient and government incentives are very attractive. · Breakeven points are now between 3 and 8 years based on a typical system India, a rapidly growing economy with more than 1 billion people is facing a huge energy demamnd. The country standsfifth in the world in the production and consumption of electricity. Theelectricity production has expanded over the years but we cannot deny the factthat the population of the country is also expanding. The power produced in thecountry is mostly from coal (53%) and it is predicted that country’s coalreserves won’t last beyond 2040-50. More than 72% population living in villagesand half of the villages remain without electricity. It’s high time that ourcountry should concentrate more on energy efficiency, conservation andrenewable energy. To meet this surging demand, solar energy is the best form ofenergy to fulfill the energy needs of India and bridge the energy demand-supplygap. This is an inexhaustible source of energy and the best replacement to othernon-renewable energies in India. Solar Energy is environment friendly. When in use, it does not release CO2 and othergases which pollute the air. Hence it is very suitable for India, India beingone of the most polluted countries of the world. Solarenergy can be used for variety of purposes like as heating, drying, cooking orelectricity, which is suitable for the rural areas in India. It can also beused in cars, planes, large power boats, satellites, calculators and many moresuch items, just apt for the urban population. Solarpower is inexhaustible. In an energy deficient country like India, where powergeneration is costly, solar energy is the best alternate means of powergeneration. Youdon’t need a power or gas grid to get solar energy. A solar energy system canbe installed anywhere. Solar panels can be easily placed in houses. Hence, itis quite inexpensive compared to other sources of energy. Zero Maintemance. Solar cells generally doesnt require any maintenance and run for longtime. More solar panels can be added from time to time when needed. Although,solar panels have initial cost but there are no recurring costs. Initial costthat is incurred once can be recovered in the long run. Apart from this, solarpanels does not create any noise and does not release offensive smell. Tax Breaks Available Government agencies, utilities and others offer a variety of taxcredits, rebates and other incentives to support energy efficiency, encouragethe use of renewable energy sources, and support efforts to conserve energy andlessen pollution. Nationally available rebates are listed below. Select yourstate to find savings that may be available to you or your business. Government Subsidies Available

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