{"id":7786,"date":"2018-02-03T13:26:24","date_gmt":"2018-02-03T07:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/apartmentadda.com\/blog\/?p=7786"},"modified":"2023-11-02T06:10:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T06:10:43","slug":"using-solar-energy-in-apartments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2018\/02\/using-solar-energy-in-apartments\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Solar Energy To Address Power Issues In Your Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is the fourth largest producer of solar energy in the world. With everyone striving towards implementing cleaner energy solutions, it isn\u2019t surprising that our government is actively coming up with plans and collaborations to expand solar energy production in this country. With over 300 sunny days available at our disposal, we stand a good chance to generate massive quantities of solar energy with the right infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live in an apartment complex, you should be aware that the sheer amount of electricity consumed by your society alone is massive. While expenses are one thing, the primary factor we need to consider here is the damage we\u2019re doing to the environment while using conventional methods to generate electricity. If your apartment has enough incident sunlight, we recommend that you should invest in a solar power plant for the electricity used within your society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7791 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blog-pic-solar-energy-2.png\" alt=\"solar panels on apartment\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e7c6fedc3ff\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e7c6fedc3ff\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2018\/02\/using-solar-energy-in-apartments\/#Why_Is_Solar_Energy_So_Popular\" >Why Is Solar Energy So Popular?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2018\/02\/using-solar-energy-in-apartments\/#How_To_Set_Up_Solar_Power_System_In_Apartments\" >How To Set Up Solar Power System In Apartments<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2018\/02\/using-solar-energy-in-apartments\/#Before_you_go_ahead_and_approach_vendors_take_account_of_the_following\" >Before you go ahead and approach vendors, take account of the following<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2018\/02\/using-solar-energy-in-apartments\/#Solar_Energy_In_India\" >Solar Energy In India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Solar_Energy_So_Popular\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Is Solar Energy So Popular?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary elements in the generation of solar energy are sunlight and photovoltaic cells. These are special cells which can convert incident sunlight into thermal energy or electricity. There are no byproducts in this process and hence, no pollution either. For generating electricity, you will need to set up a solar power plant. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s why solar energy is the best solution for power crisis in apartment complexes-<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar energy is environment-friendly. If major residential and commercial buildings partake in the solar movement, there will be significant reduction in carbon emission<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar energy can save more than 40% of your power costs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They do not require a large capital<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If major residential and commercial buildings partake in the solar movement, there will be significant reduction in carbon emission<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance costs are very low<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Set_Up_Solar_Power_System_In_Apartments\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Set Up Solar Power System In Apartments<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For years, solar energy has been used in various domestic applications &#8211; be it to dry clothes or to heat water or even to desiccate edibles, solar energy has been a part of our lives. However, harnessing it for making electricity requires more than just the sun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned before, solar energy systems make use of Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) cells which are placed in areas that receive direct sunlight. The SPV then convert sunlight into usable DC electricity. In apartments, solar grids can be set up either on rooftops or in open areas. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_you_go_ahead_and_approach_vendors_take_account_of_the_following\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you go ahead and approach vendors, take account of the following<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Climate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Your apartment should be geographically positioned such that it receives plenty of sunlight throughout the year. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Area to set up SPV:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rooftops are the best places for solar grids in apartments. Most vendors insist that you have at least 10,000 sq. ft of shade free area for efficient harnessing of power.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Budget<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It may take somewhere near 15-20 lacs of an initial investment. Discuss with residents and other board members to decide the budget. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Energy requirement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How much power does your society need? It could be easily figured out from your monthly electricity bill.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7788 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/pasted-image-0-2-1.png\" alt=\"solar power system\" width=\"1038\" height=\"774\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have the above sorted out, you can start approaching trusted vendors in your area to help you set up your solar power module. A typical rooftop solar system will consist of the following parts &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SPV cells placed at a tilted angle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep-cycle batteries (lead)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An inverter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A single SPV cell won\u2019t generate much power, so a grid with multiple cells will be installed. The batteries would store that power and the inverter subsequently processes it and converts it into AC power as a usable output. A vendor will help you with the setting up process and will also provide you a warranty. Based on its size, an SPV cell can generate anywhere between 10W to 300W of energy, so when multiple such cells are installed together, the power generated is significantly large.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some vendors can even do it for you free of installation costs. They give you solar power in return for using your space to set up their plant. You will be billed for the energy you consume, but it will significantly lower than conventional electricity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solar_Energy_In_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar Energy In India<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of today, India generates a sum total of 275912 MW of energy from installed power plants. Out of this, 4061 MW is contributed by solar power systems. With plans for expansion in place, this number is expected to shoot up significantly. In fact, the Govt. has also released policies where solar panels can be installed at subsidized rates by all consumers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Karnataka, BESCOM has invited applications from consumers and commercial folks alike to sign up for partaking in the solar power revolution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have decided to invest in a solar plant for your apartment, we congratulate you on that. Sustainable energy is the need of the hour and we should take it as our responsibility to not harm the environment any more than necessary. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India is the fourth largest producer of solar energy in the world. 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