Solar installation for businesses or factories is a big investment but effectively reduces electricity bills and carbon footprint. This type of solar system falls under a commercial and industrial solar category that helps to offset the electricity load in power grids.
As it is a big investment, you must be careful before you install solar panels in your factory or business premises. Without an informed decision, you will not be able to get the correct system configuration and price.

7 Things to Consider During Solar Panel Installation

These are the top 7 things you have to consider before you complete solar system installation:

1. Current Energy Usage
You need to calculate your electricity bills to find the current energy usage in your factory/business across different seasons or months in a year. Thus you can easily find the required size of your solar system for your factory.
You can use some online calculators to get the estimated size based on roof space, electricity bill amount, etc. If your solar system installer provides solar quotations, you will be able to add your custom requirements to fulfil your energy needs.

2. Calculate Costs V/S Savings

Though you need a significant amount of upfront investment to install solar systems, you can also avail tax benefits.
You can claim a 40% Y-o-Y depreciation on your solar system under section 32 of the Income-tax Act. In case, your solar system is older than 6 months or 180 days, you can claim for this deduction. For the first year, you can get an additional 20% tax rebate (up to 60% depreciation).
Beyond these incentives, you can get your initial money back in just 5 - 10 years by saving electricity bills. With solar, you can create a permanent shed against the price inflation of grid electricity.
You need to discuss all these things with your solar system installer to set a realistic payback and budget before you complete the commercial solar system installation.

3. Different Types of Solar Panels

In the solar industry, there are different types of solar panels. All of them have different efficiency ratings, power output and prices. Some solar panel types are- Polycrystalline, Monocrystalline, Mono-PERC, TopCon, etc.
If you choose the latest technology, you will get better quality and efficiency but your cost will be more. Therefore, you need to choose the best panel that matches both your requirements and budget.
Additionally, many companies offer solar panels and you should be very careful while buying solar panels.

4. Payment and Financing Options

The commercial and industrial solar system needs a huge amount of investment. Generally, it needs a higher investment as compared to home solar installation costs. It may be difficult for you to pay the full amount in a single payment. If so, you have to choose solar companies/installers who offer payments through instalments.

*5. Find the Best Installer for You *
For transparent solar quotations, you can choose top solar installation companies. They can easily help you to get a customised solution for your property. You have to ensure that your solar installer has certified & experienced technicians, post-install support and quality equipment.
You have to always choose an empanelled vendor for the solar system installation for easy DISCOM approvals and net meter installation. You can solve all of these problems if you contact Das Energie Private Limited for the C&I solar system. Here you can get connected with vendors of the best solar company in India for the best services.

6. Battery Storage Options for Power Cuts

You have to keep in mind the purpose for which you are choosing solar energy. If you require to save on electricity bills, you can choose a grid-connected solar system. Otherwise, if you also want to create a power backup system, you can get an off-grid or hybrid solar system.

Using solar batteries you can create a backup system for power cuts. However, these batteries need to be changed every 7 - 8 years. Now it's up to you whether you want to add batteries or not.

7. Orientation and Condition of Installation Location

Generally, most of the factories and businesses install solar systems on their roof. Before you move further, the roof of the commercial building must be in good condition. This is because it has to take the load of the solar panels for the next 25 - 30 years.
However, you can also choose other locations such as open ground, carport, etc., to install solar panels. Keep in mind that the installation location should be easily accessible to inspect damaged shingles, leaks or other issues the installer needs to check after installation.
On the other hand, you need to avoid those locations where large shade trees obstruct too much sunlight. The ideal orientation is south-facing & the tilt angle of the panels must be 30 degrees to maximise the sun’s exposure.
However, the solar panels can also work on west or east-facing locations or even in other other angles. To find the best installation location and perfect tilt angle based on your location, your solar system installer will guide you.

Conclusion
You can get an all-in-one solution for all of these points if you choose DISCOM-empanelled vendors. You can check the state-wise list of vendors from the PM Surya Ghar Portal.
If you are facing problems in finding your empanelled vendors from this portal, you can contact Das Energie Private Limited. This is the one-stop solution for all types of sola system installation.