Solar PV panels have an estimated life span of around 25 years; they are expected to last longer with timely maintenance and responsible practices. Solar panels are capable of generating electricity beyond the estimated lifespan, though at a diminished capacity. They are the best long-term clean energy investment that one can make.
Solar panels need little to no maintenance; however, yearly professional inspections are required to maintain peak productivity. Periodic cleaning is recommended to allow optimum exposure to the sun, which may get obstructed due to the buildup of dust or debris. Best practices recommended by the company based on the location and other factors should be followed for optimum results.
Solar energy is a clean energy source that reduces the burden on fossil fuel-based energy sources. It provides clean and green energy, ensuring an almost zero-carbon footprint. Solar energy reduces the dependence on grids and eliminates the loss of energy during transmission for onsite projects.
No, going solar does not eliminate your electricity bills if you are connected to the grid, but it helps reduce bills significantly. A net-zero charge can be achieved if you go off-grid completely with the help of solar. If production surpasses your needs, then excess flows back to the grid, often translating into positive solar credit balances.
Choosing the right solar panel requires a survey that considers factors such as current energy usage, future surges in demand, average sun hours per day, and other factors that impact power generation. Amplus Energy can help determine the right size of solar with an onsite inspection conducted by experienced professionals without any obligation to purchase.
Majorly, solar energy can be availed of through two options:
OPEX Model: Under this model, solar energy can be availed of under power purchase agreements with specified terms. The consumer has to pay the agreed upon tariff, while the installation and operational costs are borne by the producer. Upon PPA termination, the solar plant is transferred to the consumer.
CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) Model: Under this model, consumers bear the cost of solar plants, though they can avail of various financing options under Pvt. and government schemes.
Net metering is a policy that incentivizes people to install solar panels by allowing them to sell excess electricity generated back to the grid. For more information on net metering, click here.
Below are the approximate costs for a 100 KW setup:
Rs. 65–75 lacs for the household sector.
Rs. 55–65 lacs for the larger Commercial and Industrial sectors.
Utility-scale is even cheaper owing to economies of scale.
To get the plant size and cost most relevant to you, check out our solar calculator.
Solar power is significantly lower than grid-generated and diesel-generated energy.
The average cost of power from solar is Rs. 4.5–5 per kWh (for Commercial and Industrial segments), which is significantly lower than the grid cost of Rs. 7 per kWh and Rs. 16 per kWh from a diesel generator. (A litre of diesel generates around 3–4 kWh).
Under the OPEX model, solar energy can be obtained with zero upfront investment. Customers can benefit from savings with lower tariff plans from solar electricity compared to expensive on-grid electricity.
Installation time usually range between 2-10 weeks, depending on the complexity of the project.
Site inspection can ascertain the feasibility of a solar plant at your site. Factors to be considered while assessing suitability include shade, sun exposure, obstructions, structural integrity, etc. Amplus can provide a site survey without any obligation to purchase.
A thorough inspection can ascertain the structural integrity and load-bearing capacity of the structure. Amplus can provide a site survey without any obligation to purchase.
Solar PV systems have an almost negligible maintenance cost and require basic and preventive maintenance quarterly. Amplus undertakes the operation and maintenance of plants under the PPA tenure at zero cost.
No specific permissions are necessary for installing an off-grid solar PV system. On grid solar systems need the requisite permissions from DISCOM and the state government to avail themselves of the net metering option.
The area required for the installation depends on various factors, including sun exposure, shade obstructions, etc. Ideally, a 1 KW plant requires 12 sq. metres of shade-free area.
Amplus utilizes non-penetrating construction techniques that do not cause any modifications to the base structure. A solar plant puts in an excess load of only 10–15 kg/square metre, which can be easily tolerated by the rooftop.
It is advisable to install an energy monitoring system along with your solar plant that will allow you to compare the actual with the estimated performance on daily, monthly and annual basis.
Following factors should be kept in mind:-
On an average, every 1 KW setup produces 1300 to 1500 units in a year. This may, however, vary based upon the location of the plant, seasonal factors, surroundings and shadow-free area available. You can consider 1400 units for sake of calculations.
Solar Power is an intermittent source of energy depending on irradiation, the temperature of the region and a lot of other environmental factors. Hence, a 100 kW plant won’t produce 100 kW power.
The electricity generation of the plant suffers during rainy and cloudy days especially during the monsoon season, but the generation never drops to zero. The loss of generation during monsoon and other rains is already adjusted in the 1.3 to 1.5 Lakhs unit/100kWp/annum generation number.
No, Solar energy is integrated into the LT panel of consumer premises, wherein DG, Grid or other generator sources would be feeding power as of now. When solar energy is injected, the equipment is unaware of the source from which power is feeding in. Hence it is not possible to segregate the loads on basis of the power source.
Technically yes, a solar plant can meet your entire power requirement if it is backed by battery energy storage system (BESS). But practically, for commercial and industrial users where the power requirement is higher, it would be recommended to use solar in sync with the grid. When in sync, priority is automatically given to the solar power to be consumed first.
The Solar plant will generate electricity only during the Sunny hours, typically between 6 A.M. to 6 P.M and will not generate any electricity during the night.
Since Solar PV works based on the amount of sunlight it receives, it starts generating the output at around 6 am in the morning and stops at about 7 pm in the evening depending on the plant location. The generation increases gradually and peaks at noon and then gradually decreases as the Sun goes down. Since it’s a grid interactive plant the functioning of your electrical equipment is not affected.
Amplus offers a Grid Interactive Rooftop Solar plant which matches the frequency and voltage of your Grid and Diesel Generator and runs in sync with them. The electricity created by the solar plant is exactly like the one you are sourcing from Grid/DG and it will be fed in simultaneously with them. Thus, there will be no voltage fluctuations and you can use/connect any number of heavy loads equipment.
Amplus Energy is a dedicated distributed solar power developer catering to industrial and commercial clients.
Amplus works on OPEX model or RESCO model:
Listed below are core strengths of Amplus. This makes Amplus stand out among its counterpart:
Generally, the asset is transferred to the client at nominal value. However, this will vary depending on the final commercial agreement between the client and Amplus.
Yes, Amplus provides residential solar solutions through its brandHomeScape Solar.
For residential services, we work in CAPEX model in which the customer pays for the installation and benefits directly from the electricity produced than buying it from us. To know more, VisitHomeScape Solar.
Amplus has developed a proprietary client selection model and undertake the comprehensive analysis for entering contractual arrangement with any client. The Client selection model broadly comprises analysis on
Yes, in case if the clients are not having enough area within their premises for an onsite solar plant, Amplus will help them meet the electricity needs by supplying solar power from its off-site open access solar park through state transmission. Amplus has established the capacity of 200+ MWp in open access solar.
Yes. Amplus can structure the tenure of PPA and tariff as per requirement of the customer. The solar tariff can be flat over the tenure or escalating or combination of flat & escalating or any other customized tariff stream.
Amplus at its own cost takes the complete responsibility of taking all the necessary regulatory approvals and permits required for the operation of the solar plant.
Yes. Amplus obtain all necessary insurance policy which meets the prudent framework of plant insurance. Amplus avails comprehensive Construction, Insurance and Operations Insurance. Amplus complies with all statutory requirements including the workman compensation policy. Additionally, Amplus takes insurance of significant sum insured towards third-party liability.
Our Installation size typically start from around 100 KW.
Yes, Amplus Energy is one of the first movers in the Indian industry to provide solar energy solution combined with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for commercial and industrial entities in both OPEX and CAPEX model.
Below are the basic requirements Amplus needs to assess:
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