Most industries and commercial manufacturing firms often experience issues with their power grid supply. To overcome these problems, industries and commercial businesses are slowly shifting towards solar power. However, shifting to solar power and using the clean-sourced energy for production purposes is not only something industries and commercial businesses should seek for. They also need to conduct regular inspection and maintenance check to ensure optimal performance of solar panels. Similarly, the operation and maintenance tasks must be carried out effectively.
The frequency and the degree to which monitoring should be done solely depend on several factors, including solar panel installation, the system configuration, and the location. It is usually suggested to carry out inspections on an annual basis. There might also be instances where the ownership changes. Therefore, along with the monitoring process, this also should be considered.
The cost of solar panels is determined by the kind, wattage, and brand of solar panels. Therefore, the solar panel price may vary. Today, the majority of solar panels used in residential and industrial projects across the world are either polycrystalline or monocrystalline. The cost to maintain the solar panels would vary depending on this as well.
However, you don't need to stress about the cost as installing and maintaining solar panels would be financially beneficial for you in the long run. The average cost of installing the solar panels would be about Rs. 40,000, or it could also range from 36,000 to 44,000. The exact cost would solely depend on the model and the type. You should have an in-depth knowledge of the panels that are available so that you could set up the solar power panels effectively.
Monocrystalline Panels
Monocrystalline solar panels are considered one of the best solar panels because they are energy efficient. They cost about Rs. 43 to Rs. 63 per watt on average. This means that outfitting a 3kW solar panel system costs between Rs. 2,00,000 and Rs. 3,00,000 for a grid-connected solar system. Similarly, it costs Rs. 2,50,000 to 3,50,000 for a standalone solar system.
Bifacial Panels
Bifacial Solar Panels are another energy-efficient option. Bifacial solar panels cost between Rs. 37 and Rs. 52 per watt on average. This means that equipping a 3kW solar panel system with Bifacial solar panels costs between Rs. 2,00,000 and Rs. 2,10,000.
Polycrystalline Panels
Polycrystalline Solar Panels are comparatively less energy efficient. These panels cost between Rs. 30 and Rs. 36 per watt, therefore equipping a 5kW solar panel system would cost between Rs. 2,90,000 and Rs. 3,00,000, making it a more economical alternative.
Because of the need for regular and optimal administration of solar panels, enterprises must rely on the knowledge of solar PV O&M firms. Various solar power maintenance businesses in India employ engineers that have received thorough solar maintenance training and are well qualified to maintain the upkeep of PV systems and undertake corrective actions as needed.
The cost of solar system maintenance ranges between Rs 1,000 and Rs 3,000 per kW. For solar on-grid systems, the maintenance cost is minimum. This is because it is a system that is battery-free. All the other components that constitute this system can easily work for 15-20 years.
However, if you are opting for a solar off-grid system then the cost range may differ. The maintenance cost here would be considerably more because the solar off-grid systems have batteries. These batteries have to be replaced every 3 to 5 years. This is because as time passes the storage life of these batteries is also affected. The cost to replace these batteries would also range from system to system.
To conclude, a solar system has a life of 25 to 30 years. You will have to replace your solar inverter once during these years. Repainting would also be needed just in case it starts rusting. Apart from this, replacing any other components is not necessary. Depending on the location you live, the dust, wind, smoke, etc. would damage the system. T take care of this, you would have to clean the solar panels regularly. This could be done on a weekly, monthly basis, or quarterly basis. However, it completely depends on your locality. Ensure that you opt for a reputable maintenance company for this purpose.
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