Solar Guides

Everything you need to understand rooftop solar in India, written in simple English.

What a rooftop solar system is, how it works, what it costs to run, and the questions to ask before you begin.

An independent explainer of the central rooftop solar scheme: who it is for, how the process generally works, and where to verify official details.

How central and state rooftop solar assistance generally works, who pays, when you receive it, and common pitfalls.

What happens on installation day, how long the whole process takes, and how to check the quality of work.

Why quotes differ so much, what is included in a fair quote, and how to compare installers on more than price.

How households and businesses finance rooftop solar in India and what to compare before taking a solar loan.

Mono, poly, TOPCon, bifacial – what the terms mean and what actually matters when choosing panels.

The inverter is the brain of your system. Learn the types, sizing basics and why warranties matter.

Net metering, gross metering and net billing – what the terms mean and why your state's rules matter.

Cleaning, monitoring, and the small checks that prevent big losses in output.

A realistic way to estimate savings and payback, and the factors that make real-world results differ from brochures.