Did you know that India is banking on solar power?
Already showing tremendous growth and ranking third in terms of investment in renewable energy, today India is pacing towards the achievement of the 100 gigawatts grid mark.
Among all the renewable energy sources, leaders of this age are focusing on reaping the maximum benefits from solar power. From food, textile, building, chemical, and non-metallic, to real estate and architecture, industries are integrating solar panels to promote sustainability through optimum use of natural energy from the Sun.
Not only this but introducing solar-powered lighting or solar panels on the rooftops can result in minimized electricity bills. These reasons cum benefits make solar energy worthy and can be integrated with various commercial building designs. But solar power isn’t limited to commercial buildings at all.
Housing societies are also considering installing solar panels to build a more sustainable environment, leading to a stronger economy.
Many housing architects in Mumbai offer solar-integrated architectural designs or help revamp plans for their clients in order to build environment friendly buildings.
Read on to delve deeper into the pool of knowledge regarding solar power in housing societies.
Benefits of installing solar panels during construction of houses/housing societies
Let’s have a closer look at the advantages of solar panels for integration in housing societies.
- It can save a great amount of money in roof covering costs as the panels are included to be a part of the roof.
- Solar panels can reduce the carbon (CO2) emission of societies comprehensively.
- Solar-powered housing societies are highly energy efficient, which can be helpful for areas suffering from issues of power cuts.
- Solar panels require less maintenance and last longer.
- Last but not the least, saves costs on building itself as well as electricity bills.
There are many residential societies all over India, including Mumbai, Nagpur, and Bengaluru which have opted for solar power resources for cost-saving as well as to protect the environment at the same time. As a result, they have managed to save enough on their bills.
After understanding solar power and its benefits, here are some common FAQs to make things clearer. Look further, you may get some answers to your questions.
How many solar panels do I need?
Solar power generation capacity is measured in Kilowatts (kW). The professional analyses the past energy use pattern of the space or building, and designs a system that can generate as much energy based on the consumption every year. Therefore, the number of solar panels depends upon the area and the calculation made by the professional after analyzing and measuring the electricity requirement in watts.
Does solar energy equipment still function during wet weather?
Summer days are when solar panels perform at their best. When the sky is overcast during the monsoon, they produce less. Net metering, on the other hand, compensates for Monsoon’s poor generation by sending extra electricity to the grid.
Can the weight of solar panels be supported by my building?
The weight of the mounting structures and solar panels is dispersed over a sizable portion of the roof. Additionally, most contemporary structures are built with sufficient supplementary load buffers. Solar power systems are well within these weight restrictions.
Furthermore, you can get in touch with the top Indian architects from different cities, to get better assistance. They will guide you personally based on your building conditions and provide efficient solutions for solar power, without compromising on your building design.
