Generally, solar panels are very durable and capable of withstanding snow, wind, and hail. The components of your solar power system will need to be replaced at different times, but your system should continue to generate electricity for 25 to 35 years.

Solar power, like other renewable energy resources, has many environmental and health benefits. Going solar reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change, and also results in fewer air pollutants like sulphur dioxide and particulate matter, which can cause health problems.

When you install a solar energy system on your property, you save money on your electricity bills and protect yourself against rising electricity rates in the future. How much you save depends on the utility rates and solar policies in your area, but going solar is a smart investment regardless of where you live.

A shadow free area on the rooftop. (Even a small shadow could affect generation output on the entire string of panels.)

Approx 100-120 sqft is required for installing a 1kWp system.

Ideally, the wiring b/w solar panel on the roof and inverter placed indoor shouldn’t be more than 20m to avoid DC losses.

Inverter and metres should be placed at a conveniently accessible location indoors away from sun/rain.

Batteries need to be placed indoors, separately.

Solar power generation is stopped as a safety precaution. Exporting solar power may cause electric shock to electrical personnel working on the grid.

Solar power generated during power outages can be stored in batteries. These systems are called hybrid systems as they have battery storage facilities as well as a grid connection.