What are Solar Panels
Solar Panels are in general Silicon made Rectangular Shaped Glass Covered Products which Produce Electricity when exposed to the Sun.These Panels produce Direct Current (DC) Electricity which has to be converted by a Solar Inverter to Alternating Current (AC) Electricity to be used by Consumers .Note Solar Electricity can also be supplied to the Electricity Grid if allowed by your Utility.However in India,the industry is still immature and interconnections are not given to ordinary consumers in general.So you can use an Energy Storage Device to store Electricity.However Energy Storage Products like Chemical Batteries are quite expensive.Solar Panel produced Electricity usually costs between Rs 15-18 /KwH (much higher than the Rs 3-6/unit paid normally) which makes it uneconomical except in special cases like off grid applications.Replacing expensive Diesel powered Telecom Towers with Solar Panels is also an option.Sharply falling Solar Panel costs should make it competitive with your electricity in 2-3 years.In places like Italy,Solar Electricity is already competitive due to high prices of electricity.
Why Use Solar Panels?
Solar Energy in India represents one of the Biggest Opportunities in the Energy Sector.The Government has recognized India’s massive potential in Solar Energy and has planned a huge subsidy scheme through the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM).While currently the Support is mainly targeted towards big commercial plants,its only a matter of time before distributed residential systems become widespread.Some states like Gujarat and Rajasthan are also independently supporting solar energy through subsidies and grants.
How much does one Solar Panel Typically Cost ?
Note Solar Panels prices differ widely depending on the technology,power,brand and quality.Thin Film Panels in general cost lower than crystalline silicon panels.Higher Power Panels have a higher price as they generate more electricity.Good Brands also have a higher price tag while cheap imported Chinese panels cost less.Solar Panel prices have decreased by almost 50% in the last 2-3 years and now sell for around Rs 1800-2500 ($400-$550) per panel internationally and should fall to around Rs 1000 in the next 3-4 years . However for small installations ,panels can only be bought from distributors which is more expensive and can cost you almost 50% more.Note Solar Panels form only a part of the total Solar System Cost.The total cost of installation,equipment and wiring can cost upto Rs 300,000($6500)/Kilowatt.
What are the Major Steps in Making a Solar Panel
A Crystalline Silicon Solar Panel usually goes through 5 major steps before being produced.These 5 intermediary stages can all be done by the same company or different companies.First Polysilicon is cast into Ingots ,then Sliced into Wafers.These Very Thin Wafers are then Made into Solar Cells.These Solar Cells are Energy Units which actually convert Solar Energy into Electricity.Solar Cells are then Joined Together to Form a Solar Panel.The Panel is then put into a Frame and enclosed in Glass.Note there are different costs and processes associate with each step.The most technologically challenging step is the making of the cells.However equipment for making these intermediate products is widely and easily available.
Which Companies make Solar Panels in India
There are a number of Companies manufacturing Solar Panels in India and the domestic content requirements of JNNSM will give a further impetus to indigenous solar production in India.While upstream solar products like polysilicon and wafers are made outside of India,downstream solar products like cells and modules are made by some companies in India.Note most of the solar panels made in India is done through mainstream crystalline silicon manufacturing while a very small amount of production by Moser Baer is done through Thin Film amorphous Silicon (a-Si) Technology.The costs of the Indian manufacturers are higher than integrated Chinese companies like Trina Solar,LDK which make raw materials in-house.Due to low costs of transportation it might be cheaper for consumers to import solar panels from outside of India.
What are the Different Types of Solar Panels
Size
Solar Panels come in all sorts of sizes,colours and power.Solar Panels of 20-40 Watts are typically used for applications like a Solar Lamp,Lantern and products using small amounts of power.For Putting Solar Panels on the Roof for Generation of Electricity,sizes vary from 150 Watts to 300 Watts.
Type and Color
There are also 2 different types of Crystalline Silicon Panels – a) Monocrystalline b) Multicrystalline Panels.In general Monocrystalline Panels give higher amounts of power and cost more.Solar Panels generally come in blue color though black color can also be found.
Thin Film Panels
Thin Film Panels are generally used for Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) applications where the Panels are integrated as a part of the Building Structure.This is in not prevalent in India as of now but will become quite pervasive in the future.
List of Major Solar Panel Companies
1) Tata BP Solar
2) Moser Baer
3) Solar Semiconductor
4) IndoSolar
5) Topsun Solar
6) Titan Energy
7) PLG Power
8 ) Maharishi Solar
9) Kotak Urja
10)Photon Energy Systems
Note there are some other solar module producers as well.Note most of these companies import solar cells which are the main technology differentiators as there is very little addition in solar module production part of the supply chain.
How to Buy Low Cost Panels
If you are a large consumer then the best way to buy low cost panels is to import them from China or Taiwan.There are many high quality companies existing in these countries like Suntech,Trina Solar,Yingli Green Energy etc.In fact a number of these companies supply panels to high priced European and American companies.However if you are a small buyer then you have to look for a distributor/wholesaler who can sell you a good quality brand at low costs.Typically you have to pay 30-40% more for panels from these suppliers than directly buying from the companies themselves.
Where to Buy Solar Panels – List of Solar Panel Distributors and Wholesalers
Besides Solar Panel Producers,there are a number of wholesalers and distributors who sell solar panels to small customers.You can find different lists of these distributors from different sources which are given below.Note you have to do your own due diligence in finding distributors who give you good quality solar panels at low cost.
1) ENF Database
2) Alibaba
3) TradeIndia
4) Solar Power in India – JNNSM,Technology,Solar Power Manufacturers
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you can get a solar panel,battery (to store the power),an inverter and wiring which costs around $5/watts.Your requirements would seem to be around 120 watts so your cost would be around roughly $600 watts or Rs 27,000. That is a rough general estimate.You might want to get quotes from solar power system installers/integrators in your region.
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I have 3 KW batter inverter to run my office which is supported by 4 batteries. It is working fine. Now batteries are charging from A.C. Can I put solar panels to charge my batteries instead of regular A.C. current. How much it will cost. Could you provide the details of what I have to purchase and cost also.
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You would need around 500 watt solar panels (current retail prices are $2.5/watt,wholesale is $1.3/watt) which would imply around $1250 in cost.Then you would need a solar installer to do the cabling,provide you a solar inverter which converts the DC to AC and also a solar charge controller which would regulate the charge stored in your inverters.Normally the government of India has set a benchmark price of Rs 180/watt . So 500 watts you would need around Rs 90000 to get this done.
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i like to start small grid solar power plant to sell, my home village in tamil nadu, i have enough land have to start but i need to full details, total material and installation price like e.g 250kwh , i know it the price big that is why i want know if i can get some loan from bank if possible. if i start to sell power to outside how much the unit rate and how we can sell please give me clear explain. give me some idea and protact details price, i m waiting for your best reply
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