Residential PV

The system plugs into either a standard power outlet or the main electrical panel and automatically captures surplus solar energy – whether generated by rooftop panels or a portable plug‑and‑play kit. Up to four modules, each with a capacity of 2,200 Wh and 500 W of output, can be combined, and the system comes with a 7,500-cycle warranty for long-term reliability.

India’s rooftop solar potential is vast. Policy momentum, domestic manufacturing expansion, and innovative retail models are laying the groundwork for mass adoption. The focus now must be on making solar a simple, dependable household choice — where purchasing panels is as straightforward as buying a home appliance.

Jaipur-based solar module manufacturer Insolation Energy Ltd has announced that its subsidiary, Insolation Green Energy, has incorporated four new wholly owned subsidiaries for the purpose of setting up solar power plants.

When you combine lower solar hardware costs with rising grid tariffs, payback periods tighten—especially for homes that consume 200–400 units a month and can run major daytime loads (fridge, fans, air-cooling, work-from-home equipment) on solar power.

This article discusses the often-overlooked technical considerations involved in designing and laying out a high-performance solar system.

While subsidies have provided an important early boost, the future of residential solar affordability rests on financing models that expand access consistently. Loans create a pathway for households across diverse income brackets and geographies to invest in clean energy without waiting for government support.

Sandia National Labs researchers have created a new dataset on the rates and types of rooftop PV connector failures. Their analysis has shown that tight wire bending radius, extra dirty connectors, and loose nuts are the most common failure causes in 6,276 connectors deployed between 2014 and 2017 across seven U.S. regions.

Solar represented 75% of grid capacity additions in the first half, followed distantly by wind and natural gas, said new data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has announced a reduction in the GST rate on solar cells—whether or not assembled into modules—from the current 12% to 5%. The revised rates will take effect from September 22.

Adopting rooftop solar has never been simpler, with 100% digital, collateral-free loans tailored for middle-income households. From instant, paperless approvals to flexible options like zero-cost EMIs or hybrid plans, the process ensures ease at every step.