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What is the difference between state solar subsidy scheme and national portal solar subsidy?

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With the increasing electricity demand comes the problem of insufficient resources to support such usage. This can be especially difficult for low-income families who battle paying high electricity bills every month for basic household needs. To help ease this burden, the government has suggested solar energy as a renewable and more affordable option for electrical power. The growth of  solar rooftops in India  has been tremendous over the last few years.  Residential rooftop solar  accounts for roughly 20% of the overall rooftop mark. Residential installations have seen steady growth in the previous few years and have grown by 35% over the last year. The availability of subsidies and increased awareness of solar and its benefit is the primary catalyst for the growth of this sector. This blog looks at the different subsidies available to you.   Solar subsidies   can improve affordability by reducing the cost of   installing solar panels . If you’re thi...

Consumer vs Prosumer: What is the Difference?

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Consumers buy a finished product from the market, whereas prosumers are consumers who participate actively in the manufacturing process. In terms of energy, a consumer is someone who consumes power provided by the grid, whereas a prosumer both produces and consumes energy. According to the official definition, in  consumers vs prosumers , energy prosumers are ” a client or a set of jointly acting users who consume, store, or sell generated electricity on their premises.” As more people generate their own electricity from dispersed energy resources, the number of prosumers in the energy arena increases. Solar panels on the roof are the most common way to achieve this. Balanced Production and Consumption On-grid prosumers who produce excess energy feed it back to the grid. When their energy use exceeds their ability to create it, they must rely on the grid to meet their demands. Energy storage facilities let off-grid prosumers achieve a balance between output and consumption.  S...

Evolution of Solar Power and Solar Panel Technology

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The first applications of  solar energy  were for heat. The fire was created by amplifying the sun’s rays. In the third century B.C, the Greeks and Romans utilized ‘burning mirrors’ to light torches for religious activities. Archimedes is claimed to have used the reflecting characteristics of brass to set fire to Roman warships storming Syracuse in the 2nd century B.C. People seek to create cost-effective ways to use sustainable power in a world where non-renewable resources account for most energy production. One of the essential cornerstones of  renewable energy  technology is the solar panel. When were solar panels invented? Alexandre Becquerel’s revelation of the photovoltaic effect in 1839 was a significant step forward in  solar panel technology . When a material is exposed to light, it produces electricity. In 1888, Aleksandr Stoletov created the first solar cell. In 1955, the first commercially available solar cells were sold. Hoffman Electrics made sola...

What Does the Future Hold For Solar Energy?

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India has a population of over 1 billion people, making it imperative for us to rely on alternative renewable energy sources.   Solar power   generation has increased significantly in recent years thanks to government initiatives and technological advancements. Only   53%   of the nation’s energy needs are now satisfied by coal, although forecasts indicate that this may not continue beyond 2050. India’s population is growing quickly, which impacts how much energy is needed. In this situation, solar energy has emerged as a viable solution. Solar energy is one of the most promising sources of energy for the future. It is inexhaustible, pollution-free, and available everywhere on Earth. Future of Solar Energy in India Geographical Value India’s geographic position offers a supportive environment for the solar sector. India is located in the tropical zone and receives a tremendous quantity of solar radiation year-round, which equals almost  1500–2000 sunshine hours ...

How can solar panels benefit India’s healthcare?

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It is crucial to provide hospitals with a source of electricity in India, where prolonged power failures and blackouts are commonplace in rural regions, and because uptimes and downtimes shouldn’t affect one’s quality of life. Inverters and other alternative power sources are ultimately the only options available to hospitals, but they come with their own range of expenses and ecological concerns. The best alternative is solar solutions, which also remain the only viable option as hospitals are unable to develop their own hydropower or wind farms. Here are some advantages of converting to solar energy for the healthcare industry while the world rushes toward sustainable energy. Since the healthcare sector mainly relies on high-powered equipment like ventilators, diagnostic imaging, etc.,  installing a solar system in hospitals  may significantly cut electricity consumption. Additionally, hospitals continuously use a significant amount of power for multiple applications, which ...

Is the Hyderabad weather suitable for solar? – FreyrEnergy

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To understand the Hyderabad weather is suitable for solar energy or not, let’s first understand how   solar PV   works. Solar panels use photovoltaic cells, which you are most likely acquainted with. The Photovoltaic systems on a solar array collect the energy from the sun’s rays as it falls on the panel. In reaction to an intrinsic electrical field within the cell, this energy generates electrical charges which result in the generation of electricity, which in turn powers homes, apartments, offices, schools, and more.  Factors that Affect Solar Energy Production A solar cell, also known as a photovoltaic cell, is a machine that transforms solar energy into useful energy. Solar cell efficiency is the percentage of sunlight that can be used to generate energy. To ensure that your  solar system for home  is as efficient as possible, some aspects need to be taken into account.  1. Temperature Due to a fundamental property of semiconductor materials, the temper...