Solar Power System, Solar Panels | Things to Know - Part 1

In this video I give you information about Solar Power Plant I have both the On-grid solar system and the off-grid solar system and I give you the difference between them, what type of Solar Inveter you should go for, the solar panels and other basics so that you have better idea before you go to a vendor for a Solar system setup.

[@shaikhshafiq9741]

He belongs to a different breed of reviewers. Totally unbiased and honest opinions and been doing it consistently for years. Kudos!

[@3rdclasstatamahindrabajajRE]

And there is one more vlogger "technical guruji" who always worship foot of brands.

[@shaikhshafiq9741]

Yes exactly, Don't think he even qualifies as a reviewer. Just lists out features and specs of products like some advertisement channel.

[@mrinaldutta1812]

Very informative thank you it was much necessary in this day and age when electricity bills are skyrocketing and don't know why while just charging 4 smartphones a fridge and 2fans 4 20 Watt led bulbs so it's very helpful and informative

[@pks011]

Hi Sir, now a days trackers are available, they will move the panels in east west direction so that panels are always parallel to the sun, results in 20~25% higher generation as compared to fixed tilt, some makes of tracker are Solargik (Israel), Nextracker, Scorpius, Gamechange solar

[@RanjitKumar]

Yes those are available but are super expensive as of now in India so does not make that much sense for now.

[@pks011]

@@RanjitKumar yeah.. usually structure cost is around ₹ 2~4 per watt.. with trackers it's around ₹ 5~8 per watt since it includes drive modules (motors) as well

[@Vikrum_]

Can we employ one person to do it? All day?

[@pks011]

@@Vikrum_ it's automatic..no need for any person to do it

[@muscle__rr]

@@pks011 bro he was sarcastically speaking 😄

[@jitumishra3202]

2:50 All Passively cooled ongrid inverters must have at least 30cm clearance on the top and 30cm clearance sideways, 50cm clearance below the inverter and 50cm on the front. (Please check the user manual) Since the Growatt inverter you are using only has heat sinks (no fans), therefore it require good ventilation. Otherwise inverter will start derating (especially in summers) and and it’s components will be damaged. And sometimes whole unit may catch fire 🔥. There are several videos on KZbin too Must follow standard installation procedure of inverter otherwise it will overheat and 💥 POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD

[@jitumishra3202]

For now I would recommend you to keep the cupboard doors open 3:12

[@NightXof]

When you are honest about your reviews , companies stop giving you free review units and stuff ... Geekyranjit doesnt give a damn about those ... an OG guy who spends his money and gives us honest and informative content .. sad thing is the world doesnt allow people like this to exist ..Ive been watching him since 10 years ...

[@massiah1298]

he is the og of tech review... Follwing him since 2014

[@aavanelectronics5911]

In your Next video on Solar Power System ( On Grid or Off Grid ) please also include the Cost ( Breakup cost of each and every Parts that go into this system along with any Goverment License Fess ). Thank you

[@DeepakKumar-cx5tr]

Thanks for picking this topic. I heard about subsidies on the solar system. Please explain the same as well.

[@syedzaheen13]

Always informative and to the point.. Thank you Sir!

[@yashthehuman]

so great to see you, Sir

[@notanerd07]

How many years does a on-grid setup like yours, with similar capacity, take to pay off in electricity savings? And how much does it cost? Thank you, love this style of informative videos.

[@rajajha7595]

Hello Ranjit bhaiya, was waiting from long time for you to give this informative video. Could you please point out the cost, company or service provider of each component and what is its role. Also it would be really helpful for the viewers if a separate video comes from you about how to maintain the longevity of the solar systems. Thanks !!!

[@sriharikrishna2171]

You don't know how perfect this video came in my notification I'm constructing my home now and it's about to be completed and I badly wanted some expert's opinion on solar panels Just wanted to say thanks

[@KnowledgeEnthusiast]

But he didn't told/clarified everything to us in details such as We Cannot Add More Number of Solar Panels If we want to increase the output is Because The Limited Capacity of the On-Grid Inverter is Fixed to either 5KW or 10KW or 20KW likewise, moreover We are not allowed to Increase the Production More than What we've made an Agreement with the Electricity Provider Company. Also, the Total Load or Max-Rated power sanctioned to the ENERGY METER provided by Electricity Department plays an important role for Commercial or Industrial or Home Use. Therefore, at the end If Your Connection is On-Grid then there are a lot of Limitations and Restrictions on how much kilowatt of rooftop solar plant you can install.

[@surya_silekar]

​@@KnowledgeEnthusiasthe'll upload another part, maybe then he'll clarify these points. good questions btw.

[@robbykapur5059]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@MrPrakash112]

Waiting for next video👍

[@ZankitVeeEz]

Seeing the Thumbnail ,I thought Ranjit bought the entire Solar System for review.😂

[@govindamishra3746]

He already has a solar system inplace

[@L-a_w]

Oh he bought all planets and sun?

[@Nayan-ic3ig]

@@L-a_wi used to reply like you. now empathy plays a big role

[@adityabhagat8757]

😂

[@iamnotjeshua]

@@Nayan-ic3ig😂😂

[@rajjo2369]

Most awaited video

[@SimpleThingsOne]

Please make more of these videos, looking forward to it.

[@LiveStream..]

halfcut bifacial Monoperc panel cost 27 per Watt ,Battery 150Ah - 12500, Luminous Hybrid TX 5 KVA MPPT inverter with net metering facility - 60,000 net meter cost - 12000

[@ankushbhardwaj4575]

The real OG tech youtuber.

[@josephnobi1580]

Thank you for the info

[@Dr.Hypersonic]

Good video thanks alot.. Big Fan

[@jishnubhalla]

Hi Ranjit, Thank you for the video. I had a couple of questions. 1) How long does it take to break even after investing in an in-house solar plant? 2) Who are the best vendors in Hyderabad? 3) Does the Telangana electricity board adjust the excessive units in the monthly bill after net metering? 4) If the Solar panel completely takes care of my consumption, do I have to pay a minimum electricity bill to retain my connection from the government? 5) What is the average life of a Solar panel/inverter/other connected equipment used in the solar plant? 6) Does this require a quarterly or yearly service? Appreciate your help and looking forward to these insights.

[@Ankan1010]

Thank you. Very informative for me as I am planning to get it installed for my home. Few questions: 1. How to decide what capacity to go for? E.g 5kw vs 3kw, etc. 2. Any suggestions on which vendors are reliable (e.g in Bangalore)? 3. A rough estimate on pricing would also be good (to make sure my vendor isn't cheating me) 4. My society has DG. Any possibility of making it work with on-grid solar system (to cover power cuts during night time?). My vendor says it's not possible.

[@AnkitKumar-ve8uh]

Just be careful with pead battery and keep max voltage 14 per unit because they start producing hydrogen on boost charging. If you hear excessive bubble sound, check each cell.

[@Sandydevilsworld]

Man i am watching him from so long, my 1st phone was moto G turbo 2016-17

[@vaibhavbansal9193]

Hi Ranjit Sir, i waited so long for this informative video. But would love to know the services and vendors you opted for each and every component so that we can compare it with the ones available in our area.

[@dhairyashah7268]

Hello Ranjit Sir! Could you please tell how much time do solar panels take to recover the cost invested to set them up? Please name some good solar companies as well

[@23Shubham]

Always love the content other than the mobile phone 👍

[@sriharikrishna2171]

I have more questions about solar panels that I would like your opinion on those I have more questions about solar panels that I would like your opinion on those 1. Can we mix brands i.e., using solar panels from one brand and using inverter from a different one 2. how's your maintenance looking like 3. can we lay the panels by 180 degrees, or should we maintain inclination towards southern direction 4. what brand do you suggest if I want to go for hybrid systems, I looked into Luminous brand but I also saw a review where they mentioned it required constant repair and team was not so responsive 5. What all extras do we need to purchase along with panels and inverters and what's their costing looks like (like steel stand, wires etc.,) 6. Do we need lightning arrestors, if so what are the conditions? Thanks a lot in advance 😊😊

[@chikun1]

This is the exact video you need to know about solar installation. You will get the checklist here and according to your condition just tick the boxes and buy accordingly.

[@dr.shritej]

superb

[@karthickramesh386]

Please also talk about number of strings you have installed how the hybrid system works and why is your panels.mounted so steep im from chennai the angle is just 11 or 12 here your panels seems to be installed at around 25 to 30 degrees wont it impact production?

[@heavenlyxtacy]

Just the video I wanted, I have some questions can you please explain in your next video: 1. What is the cost like (Approximate just to get an idea) 2. How long the battery last. 3. How long the panel lasts are they for the life time (like you mentioned 20 years, so they last for 20 years) 4. Do solar panel degrade with time, like if its 500 watts do they produce 400 after 2 years. 5. Will some panel just stop working suddenly. And if there is any way you get to know which panel stopped. 6. Are you really making money with on grid system, like are you actually getting paid extra over your electricity bills. 7. How many AC works with your off grid system. 8. Does monsoon have any effects. Thanks in advance.

[@hectorgeronimo97]

I think you should also talk about how load calculations need to be done roughly and how battery capacity needs to be chosen for ex: 100ah vs 150 ah and how backup time will be affected and such. This will ensure viewers are well educated and can make proper judgment on which inverter and battery to buy depending on their load needs.

[@panindrakoripalli9119]

1kw generates 4units per day and 5kw approx 20 units per day/year average. Coming to the battery how many wh needs for your home(power cut hrs and what load needs that time ex.75w fan*4=300w and uses 4hrs = 1200wh (1.2kwh or 1.2 units) so u need a battery including depth of discharge and autonomy all loses 1200wh*3.676/24(two batteries & also depend on inverter sizes) = 183.8ah ~180ah or 200ah

[@lyveng1988]

Thank you for the useful information. Please share details of on-grid vendors in the next video. I tried contacting tata solar through their online forms, but not a single customer rep has called. None of the entries on Google maps seem to have decent reviews. If there are some online resources listing solar vendors, please share them as well. The only one I've found and shortlisted till now is loom solar. Looking forward to your next video to get some inputs on the brand and vendor.

[@rohiit_verma]

Hi sir, regarding on-grid system do discuss the amount difference in electricity bills pre and post installing the solar power system. Also there are many brands and firms doing this installation process, which ones to prefer and which to avoid.

[@kalyandba2005]

Thanks for the details. I have 3phase meter and is it good to go with single phase or three phase inverter for 5kv ongrid solar system in Hyderabad.

[@adarshahm04]

If it's a new construction, can we plan a South facing sloped roof for panels or is it necessary they have their own separate steel skeleton supporting them ?

[@TheNaiveMonk569]

Is the net-metering system only provided by private companies or can the government distributors provide them as well? Also, do we need to arrange for batteries to store the excess power generated by the on-grid system in case the net metering system is not yet installed?

[@hardeharde6854]

good job .

[@amandipde9878]

Kindly make a comparison of the energy production in peak summar and winter. To recover the cost what is the approx duration it needs to run, as MKHBD did in his video. Obviously the total cost and availability of the same in tier 2 cities.

[@skeleton1803]

Use said the exess power is going to grid through netmeter does it increases your electricity bill

[@mohammedzaid4475]

Pls cover the cost as well, sir . Great video

[@sakibahmed2021]

quality content

[@nilmakwana6529]

ranjitbhai i live in gujarat . we have 40 percent subsidy on solar panel system so which is advisable here on grid or off grid ?? for my new house

[@aravindmyd6507]

Thanks for this video sir. What chair you are using/recommend for someone who is spending more than 10 hours in front of computer.

[@dashmeet91]

Hope you are doing fine. My q is, As I have chosen SSE for my solar plant, all things are in line regarding net metering and all. Just wanted to confirm regarding subsidy, if I make all the payment and electricity bill is in my father's name, will my father be eligible for the subsidy as no payment from his account.

[@vshravan01]

Is there a hybrid system where some of the extra power is stored and remaining sent to grid??

[@nabanitabhattacharjee1619]

Please suggest some good brands and do we need to change the wiring system of the entire house?can you also give an approximate idea about the area required for say 1KW of solar panels?

[@rishabhdebudandray9939]

can I use solar power(ongrid) in the daytime if there is a powercut during the day?

[@nitishkharat]

how is perfomance in winter considering hazy and less suntime

[@vivekvs1992]

From what I have seen, the on grid system stops working if the grid doesn't have power.. This is a safety feature for personnel working on power lines. The electricity board starts adding new maintenance charges that actually eat up into your savings..don't expect anything great from the net metering if it becomes negative also

[@jugalkishore839]

Awesome man, I wish to get solar system installed at my house as well, unfortunately the requirements you mentioned doesn't get fulfilled. We have some shsdes from neighbours :(

[@Kumar20222]

Please do also make a video on the companies which can be considered or relied for Solar Power Systems as we in India now have hundreds of companies offering various products in this category. Also make a video on the complete process one has to go through if they plan to install a solar rooftop plant in their house.

[@rijulsurendran]

Please let us know about maintenance. Cause i have heard if its not cleant properly the efficiency of panel drop. Also maintenance for battery.

[@vaibhavvishal1819]

Hi Ranjit, My question is that in an on-grid system, if in an area there are frequent power cuts then the system won't send electricity back to grid. Is there option of a hybrid sysytem which is on-grid (for net metering benefits) and also saves the power in the batteries when there are power cuts? Thankyou.

[@KartikGajaria]

I guess you could install an inverter backup power system, that should do the trick.

[@furyjk98]

Yes, instead of adding more panels and a Offgrid inverter, he could have changed the Inverter to Hybrid and added LFP batteries to it. When the Grid goes down, those panels will still charge the batteries and power the house/office.

[@debiprasadnanda705]

Hey I have already an inverter with battery installed in my house for power backup . Now if i want to install solar system..should it be ongrid or offgrid? What is the difference in price in ongrid and off-grid system? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both the system when compared side by side.?

[@mprayagraj]

Which panel one should go for TopCoN vs PERC vs HJT

[@rptechlife9560]

Good Afternoon Sir

[@ipiyushjn52]

Hi Ranjeet, How much is load efficiency in the winter season and Summer during the night time. What is the storage capacity of the Inverter installed? Thanks

[@ayonchakraborty0624]

Ranjit sir, what's the total set up cost of ur ongrid solar panel also can u tell about the difference in the electricity bill after the installation of it and can we set up these kind of system in Delhi as it's a bit conjusted areas here in Delhi.

[@shashanksharma4544]

Great video. Just 1 confusion with the specifics. PWM is actually a method to generate AC from DC by control of switches (Mosfet ot Thyristor) whereas MPPT is an algorithm to extract max power from the system in given conditions. Even those solar inverters that operate with MPPT could have PWM as control method for generating AC from DC.

[@martinjohn7513]

Which one is best off grid solar inverter manufacturers in India? Currently i have luminous 3.75 kva NXT

[@msunils]

The off grid inverter you have from luminous is that a combination of solar charge controller+ inverter? If so can you tell me the price please

[@justtimepass764]

Ranjit, what made you choose Luminous inverter for off grid system? I would like to know if you spotted some good things about it.

[@crazydrifter13]

4:34 Dear Ranjit, why did you go with lead acid batteries? Their efficiency is only 50 percent and they emit H2 which is highly flammable specially in enclosed areas like your cabinet. These are only recommended for tight budget projects. A good LFP battery can easily serve for 20 years in stationary storage. Or maybe you've planned to switch to Lithium when these stop working?

[@ramkii]

Thank you very much for this informative video. Can I install solar panels at little height on the roof, ie by using taller beams of galvanized steel, so that I can use the space under it as a shed or storage?

[@jangalasubhash2117]

Around for 2 hours (sunlight time) my roof is covered with shadows...will it be ok to think of putting the solar system

[@ashutoshgautam3096]

Q : can we use a traditional backup (inverter/battery system) with an ongrid system?

[@Abhishek12613]

Hi ranjit how to choose panel vendor there are so many vendors now how to know which solar panel company use best solar cells?

[@GeraltOfRivia69]

We have 2kva hybrid system, which has 4 batteries and also is grid tied. You should have gotten a hybrid inverter for the offgrid one. Meanwhile we also installed 3kw ongrid

[@rd7002]

Perfectly timed video when everyone is talking about solar panels

[@6facts492]

Please mention what are the devices you use on off grid system and on grid system like AC , TV etc., and cost per Kwt

[@JonSnow_targaryn]

Hey ranjit! What about hybrid ones? My ques is the excess energy generated should go to the grid which is on grid but at the same time can we save those energy in batteries before it goes to the grid(so that we can use it when the power is cut) 1.panel to our use + charge batteries first And then 2.can it go the grids? Is this possible?? Pls answer ranjit!!!

[@vaibha2]

What about solar Li on battery? In off grid system (reliable or not)

[@mrinaldutta1812]

Can you please review wzatco Yuva plus projector its a budget projector i need to know your experienced knowledge about this projector please review it will be helpful to me and many others as well. Merry Christmas

[@panindrakoripalli9119]

Hi.. if some one interested for solar simply go for ongrid-hybrid. No need of two. Ongrid-hybrid comes with batteries and even during power u can generate and utilise in your home

[@ayushman922]

Hello Sir, Soon to be your neighbour. Moving in to Melody which is opposite Indraprastha.

[@saikumarinala1151]

for a basic house hold how much power we need in general.n you please explain the maintenance cost of panel and batteries as well

[@surakshithdt3461]

1] Overall Cost for each variants 2] Installation process 3] Will they work in the rainy season??

[@LiveStream..]

halfcut bifacial Monoperc panel cost 27 per Watt ,Battery 150Ah - 12500, Luminous Hybrid TX 5 KVA MPPT inverter with net metering facility - 60,000 net meter cost - 12000

[@Yamudu369]

Hello Ranjit sir…are these panels delicate? What is the strength of a panel…What is the hardest material that these panels can sustain?

[@vinayaksansiya]

What is your view on a dual sided solar panel??

[@raviteja75]

Hello Ranjit, Is Telangana Electricity board paying for the excess power sent back to Grid?

[@sanketv19]

Can a big society with 3 lifts run on solar panels just curious ?

[@vittalkumar]

@Geekyranjit so in this setup can we use off grid as power back up in case of power outages while on-grid?

[@LiveStream..]

halfcut bifacial Monoperc panel cost 27 per Watt ,Battery 150Ah - 12500, Luminous Hybrid TX 5 KVA MPPT inverter with net metering facility - 60,000 net meter cost - 12000

[@pratikdeshpande05]

What about subsidy? How to avail that? And why you haven't opted for hybrid one?

[@apkrishna]

Very much informative. Next week i will go for 3Kwatt ongrid system. My vendor said that he will provide Adani panels. What is your opinion about the panels? What maintenence required for panels, afraid that panels will be placed on slanted roof top at a height about 60 foot,. not easily acessible. Your guidance is the most welcome.

[@shashankachari4825]

I want to know how many or what appliances can be run with 5kw

[@dannycbe949]

What is your opinion on using Lithium iron phosphate batteries...vs lead acid that needs top up of acid and less Max power draw? Also lithium has longer life.. Cost is more..so is it worth it? Looking forward to part 2... And part 3.. about maintenance

[@quickcinemarecap]

00:03 Key things to know about solar system setup 01:44 Different solar panels and inverters for on-grid and off-grid systems 03:29 On-grid solar system is advisable for 95% of people due to net metering facility 05:08 Grid acts as a battery in on-grid system 06:53 Consider inverter power and capacity carefully. 08:34 Choosing between mono and polycrystalline panels based on space and budget is crucial. 10:14 Consider mounting structure and solar panel placement for optimal efficiency and energy generation. 12:04 Ask about net metering and associated paperwork & permissions from the solar company.

[@ShubhamJha8879]

Hi Ranjit, Your video is really interactive and informational. Well I am working on solar panel installation project that take cares of end to end process including site survey to installation of solar panel. Could you pls let me know, what are the thing we check and equipment's are needed while we are on site survey for installing solar panels Specially while site survey.

[@DushyantDeshwal]

Can someone make a hybrid solar power system ? Like a system which is on the grid but can be manually or automatically switched to off grid(when there is no power ).(Considering yes you install invertor, battery etc )

[@ThePragunjain]

In one of the videos on KZbin it was stated that only Poly crystalline Panels are eligible for Subsidy as they are made in India. Is it true

[@hritwikkumaragarwal296]

Meine apne shop pr 200w ka mono panel lagaya hai with exide 1100va solar inverter & 75ah lead acid solar battery without any controller. But isme toh 1 fan bhi nai chalta hai . Morning mein 1-2 hours 100w ac fan chalta hai and evening mein bhi fir 1-2 hours chalta hai fan and 1 led bulb. Mujhe kya change karna chahiye taki 130 watt ki ac cooler subh( 9am-01pm) 4 hours and evening (5pm-9pm) mein 4 hours chal jaaye?

[@sachinsharma-hk7gp]

Not a tech related question. What can be some suitable business opportunities for an aspiring candidate in solar field in Bharat?

[@ratnadeepsaha7675]

Which companies are best in terms of reliability and after-sales services for solar systems?

[@mohitraj2853]

Is it really profitable! Can u show some calculation For 5kwh setup for on grid🙏 Can we also use home inverter and on grid at same time?

[@RanjitKumar]

For on-grid the return on investment would be anywhere from 4.5 - 6 years, based on the type of panels used and subsidy available or not. For off-grid setup it would be 9 odd years and does not make that much sense as replacement of batt cost would be there.

[@MrBlackpanther87]

About 7000 units per year generation on average. If all the units are used by you, you can recover total plant cost in 5 yrs. Panel warranty is 25 yrs and many inverters come with 10 yr warranty

[@MrBlackpanther87]

Different states have different buy back policy for power. Visit your state discom policy for more clarity. But if you size plant correctly for your home needs, ROI will be faster. Basically you need to pull last 12 month bills and sum total units and divide by 12 If that value is 400, you need 4kw. If it's 500, you need 5kw and so on

[@sudsown7258]

My last question, if I wish to go with storage/battery, as per the average consumption (500 watts) per day, how many volts or KV I need to consider for an inverter and how much power for a battery (AH)?

[@realkinoso6744]

Good video, I want to ask what the best options to installing solar panels in those states where net metering facilities are not available. People here install 3-4 solar panels to use AC in summer when it gets too hot. Also in the long run panels will save money but cost a chunk of your pocket, have you covered your total cost of bills in comparison to electricity bills?

[@LiveStream..]

it depends on your consumption if you have for than 5KWh consumption then you should go for hybrid or off grid system and if you don;t have that consumption and where you stay if electricity come for 24 hours then net metering is good but if

[@stavanshukla1]

I want to know that after all registration done with electricity board but yet solar panel has not started installation by vendor how much time it takes to start work