Commercial Rooftop Solar Installation
Dec 2
India’s rapid economic growth has led to a rising demand for clean and affordable energy solutions. With declining solar technology costs and supportive government policies, open access solar has emerged as a viable option for businesses looking to reduce energy costs and adopt sustainable practices. The open access solar policy allows consumers to purchase open access electricity directly from solar power generators, bypassing traditional local utilities.
Open access in the power sector is a policy framework that enables large electricity consumers, typically those with a connected load of over 1 MW, to procure open access electricity from multiple power generators. This system grants both power generators and consumers non-discriminatory access to the power transmission and distribution infrastructure, promoting a competitive and transparent electricity market. It breaks the monopoly of local DISCOMs, offering consumers the flexibility to choose from a variety of energy sources, including open access solar power plants.
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Solar open access installations enable businesses to source renewable energy directly from open access solar plants through three distinct models:
Open access power comes with specific charges when sourcing electricity from open access solar installations:
The power rating of a commercial solar panel typically ranges from 250W to 500W. Higher ratings, such as 400W to 500W, are common in larger commercial installations.