A sun-rich India enjoys an average of 300 sunny days per year. The 2014 Solar Mission represented a clear signal of the nation’s transition towards energy security. The revision of the mission and the implementation of a centralized grid-connected strategy gave rise to the hope of ’24×7 power for all.’ Solar energy contributes to 100 GW of power generation, with 40 GW allocated for grid-connected rooftop systems. Assuming you understand the Smart City project, which directly influences the concept of ‘rooftop-ready’ buildings, having the right insight allows you to self-consume electricity generated from your rooftop. As a resident, you can choose between a grid-connected or off-grid rooftop photovoltaic (RTPV) model, as you are one of the 30% of the residential sector utilizing the 40 GW allocation. An average of 3 kW per household is a reasonable estimate.

For farmers, the Surya Raitha subsidy scheme offers the option of no metering and a 90% subsidy, or you can opt for an off-grid system if you reside in a rural area. For instance, in the Kodagu region of a tribal settlement, a single solar panel powers 4 lamps and a mobile charger. This has transformed life in the rural hamlet, allowing children to study at night and people to work during power cuts.

Getting continuous power from a UPS is one thing, but effectively utilizing the available charge is another. It’s essential to be aware of the run-time during power outages, allocate critical loads to the UPS, prioritize load types, and ensure no loss of unsaved data. These are all crucial considerations. A typical online UPS instantly provides power to your applications through its batteries.

Powering homes is essential. Despite ongoing discussions about renewable and clean energy, many of us recognize the need for alternative power sources for our homes. Sine-wave inverters, with their high conversion efficiencies even at low power levels, have been available for some time to fulfill this need. Now, envision homes maximizing solar energy by charging batteries and supplying excess power to the loads. Solar inverters, another subsystem within your home, can easily integrate into the existing inverter circuitry (plug and play). Most importantly, this approach reduces electricity bills for homeowners while contributing to the solution for the energy crisis.