Ever since climate change is the talk, there is a constant endeavor to find a clean alternative energy source.

A beaming source of energy that is non-polluting and has a great future is Solar Energy. Check out 6 Benefits Of Affordable Solar Panels For Commercial Buildings in 2021. The question that bugs most businesses is the Solar Panel Price for the installation of a Commercial Solar Grid. 

From 2015 to 2021, India alone has added 53.4 GW of renewable power generation capacity. Northern India will become the center for green energy with a potential capacity of 363 GW. Businesses today wish to move to solar panels.

So, in this blog post, we will look into the factors that impact the cost of commercial solar panels in India.

But, before going further, let us know what commercial solar panels are?

Commercial Solar Panels are an array of silicon-based cells connected to a grid. They convert direct sunlight to electricity. 

Their load capacity and the solar cells used are high compared to a solar panel for home. Their sole purpose is to produce electricity on a large scale.

If you wish to install solar panels for hotels, resorts, schools, or any of your businesses, keep reading.

The factors below will help you understand what comes into play while installing a commercial solar panel?

1. Roof Type

While installing solar panels, flat rooftops are the first choice. If your roof doesn’t have one, the contractor will build scaffolding to install solar panels. It leads to an increase in the cost of installation. 

Sometimes, the contractor may also use a specific material to hold the solar panels on the rooftop. It can also add up to the cost.

2. Rooftop Issues

Sometimes during the inspection, the contractor may find issues with the rooftop. There are cases where the roof is old and cannot handle the panels. It is advisable to renovate the roof and then install solar panels. It will eliminate the double expenditure in case you plan to change your roof later.

Sometimes poor roofing may damage the solar panels in the long run.

3. Electricity Usage

It is one of the dominant factors while calculating the cost of installation. Depending on your business infrastructure size, the contractor determines the energy consumption. 

A school running only in the daytime will have different requirements than a resort that runs 24*7.

Your goals with the solar panel installation also come into play. If you want them to reduce the load or if you want them to generate complete electricity. That would also include the battery backup and would add up to the cost.

4. Type of System and Installation

Not all commercial solar panels are the same. There are a variety of technologies used in them for higher efficiency.
Some of them are monocrystalline solar panels, polycrystalline silicon cells, and thin-film solar cells. 

Also, there are types of installation like roof mount, ground mount, or carport installations. Depending on what you choose, your cost for installing the panels will vary.

5. Size of the System

It again depends on the size of your business and electricity requirements. But it decides on the large chunk of your installation cost. The larger the system, the more usage of panels. But that also means higher electricity production that saves you energy bills in the long run. 

Here is how you calculate the number of solar panels your business will use. 

Multiply your hourly energy needs by the peak sunlight hours in your region and divide that by the panel’s wattage. There you go!

Looking at all the factors above, one can roughly estimate their cost of installation for commercial solar panels. 
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Now is the right time to invest in solar panels, save a big part of your earnings on future energy bills, and go green.

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