How Solar Works
Traditional Way Of Producing Electricity
When coal is burnt to produce heat energy, this heat energy can be used to create steam. The steam drives the steam turbines, which is connected to a generator. The energy produced by the generator is passed through a transformer into the national grid transmission line and further distributed for domestic and commercial use. This is a very long and harmful way to produce electricity by exhausting natural resources.
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Modern Way Of Producing Electricity
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Types Of Solar Plants
On-Grid Solar Plant
The on-grid solar plant is the most common and widely used system in businesses, industries, and homes. This system is connected with discom’s grid and does not require battery storage. Any excess power which is not used by consumers gets directly exported to the grid. Consumers get paid for that excess power generated according to FIT (Feed In Tariff) agreement. They do not work when grid power fails. This system is beneficial to reduce exorbitant tariffs.
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Off-Grid Solar Plant
The off-grid system is not connected to the discom grid. It is designed to give enough power to any establishment throughout the year. The high cost of batteries means it is more expensive than the on-grid system. In Gujarat state, this is only used in jungle areas and sea coasts.
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Hybrid Solar Plant
It is a modern system which is a combination of the on-grid and off-grid systems. This means solar will not only store solar energy during the day but can also be used in the night. When the stored energy is depleted, the grid is there as a backup.
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Megawatt Scale Solar Plant
A utility-scale solar plant can be installed near any discom substation. This plant affects the electric bill of any large establishment. Nearly 4.5 acres of land is required for installation 1 MW approximately. We can provide a quality installation with a unique package of EPC plus liaisoning for the plant.
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