The electricity demand in India is on a rise. This means that if you install a solar solution today, it might not be able to fulfill your power requirements in the next 5-6 years. In such a case, your monthly electricity bill will increase.
To avoid this problem, you can upgrade your solar power system.
In this blog, we will understand the following things:
- What will you need to check before upgrading?
- What will you need to upgrade your solar system?
Another reason could be the failure of grid-connected panels. Not selecting a good quality inverter, which is used to convert DC to AC, can also be the reason. Given this, the user may need to change the inverter of their solar system at some point.
These can be the reasons for upgrading the solar system.
What will you need to check before upgrading?
Whatever the reason, if you have decided to upgrade your existing solar system, then ensure that you check a few things beforehand.
If your system is old, then it might have some minor physical damage due to the weather, birds, etc. This is why you should check for any cracks or scratches over the glass of the panels. Also, ensure that the cable connections are in a good condition and the junction box is sealed.
Further, examine the inverter and check for rust and other damages. Once you have checked the physical condition of the system thoroughly, you can move to the next step.
After checking the physical condition, check the energy output of the solar system. As a standard parameter, on a sunny day, the solar system generates 80% of the electricity. If the output is less than that, it means that the solar system is underperforming. Note down the present output of the system and compare it with the past bills.
What will you need to upgrade your solar system?
The consumer can upgrade the solar system even if it has zero issues. There can be the possibility of increased consumption or that he wants to go green completely. Even a single person’s addition to the family or buying a new home appliance can increase the electricity demand.
So, there are a few ways to upgrade the solar solution. The consumer can select any one of those or all. It depends on the consumer’s energy needs and his/her expectations from the system.
Adding more solar panels is the very first way of upgrading the solar system.
This option depends upon the availability of free space. However, the latest technology of solar panels available in the market, are fairly flexible setups & can be added in small spaces as well.
Installing additional panels depends not only on how much free space the user has available on the roof but also on how much weight the roof can support.
Generally, the average weight of solar panels is 15 to 30 Kg, so there is a possibility that your roof might not be able to support that much weight. For this issue, the installer team will check the roof’s condition before recommending any upgrades for the solar system.
Inverters are the key components of a solar system. They determine how much energy the system is going to produce.
You can upgrade your inverters if your electricity needs have increased. Or if you want to upgrade to a more modern inverter with better features.
You can also upgrade from a string inverter setup to a micro-inverter system. Micro inverters are attached to each panel, from which they extract the maximum energy. If one panel stops generating, the output of the entire system will not be affected in this setup.
The final way to upgrade the solar system is to add more battery storage. This can be helpful as the battery can act as a backup. If the solar setup is storage-ready (as per the instruction manual) then the consumer can add a storage unit very easily. If it is not supportive (usually in older solar systems), the consumer may need to hire a professional to add the battery manually or replace the whole solar system.
Again, it is better to consult a professional if you are unsure about your system’s requirements.
About Ornate Solar
Ornate Solar has partnered with leading global brands, to provide the best and latest technology in inverters and solar panels. We are the official partner of Canadian Solar panels & Renewsys solar panels in India. We are also the official distributor of SolarEdge inverters with DC optimizers, Enphase microinverters, Fronius On-Grid Inverters, and Havells solar inverters in India.
If you are exploring reliable and cost-effective solar solutions, reach out for a quote at 011 4353 6666
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