AlphaESS is one of the leading energy storage solution and service providers in the globe. The company specializes in the residential and commercial market, aiming to deliver the most cost-effective and fit-for-purpose solutions. AlphaESS has 10+ sub-sidiaries providing local services and 60,000+ systems actively running in over 60 countries, enabling Read more…
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) has invited bids for 2 MW of rooftop solar projects on staff quarters and other buildings of DMRC under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. Apart from the design, engineering, supply, storage, civil work, erection, installation, testing, and commissioning of the project, Read more…
The Westend Heights Condominium Apartment Owners’ Welfare Association has floated a proposal for a 165 kW rooftop solar system in Bengaluru. This tender is among the few publicly floated rooftop solar tenders from residential welfare associations in the city. The last date for the submission of bids is February 6, Read more…
Solis will promote the culture of anti- grid surge protection for residences and C&I roof that have solar power supply systems to ensure the safety of photovoltaic installations. In a PV system, we usually focus on lightning strike surge, but what can’t be ignored is short circuiting linked to the Read more…
Installation of a solar rooftop plant can yield significnt savings in your electricity bill. At firstgreen we have developed a solar calculator through which you can do the savings calculations for your solar rooftop system over period of a 25 years life. There are few factors which affect your savings. Read more…
New rooftop solar installations in India fell to a four year low in the first half of 2020 due to policy changes, financing costs and the impact of covid-19 pandemic slowing India’s transition to a green energy regime. Only 473 MW of new rooftop systems were installed between January and Read more…
PPA default occurs when there is a breach of contract between developer and off-taker. The off-taker may default due to a failure to make agreed payments, failure to perform the contracted obligations, provision of incorrect information in the initial PPA agreement, and shutdown of the off-taker’s business. The developer will Read more…
Proper maintenance ensures that solar system life is preserved for as long as possible and the original conditions of the system are sustained while compensating for normal wear and tear. Solar systems require little maintenance as compared to other electric systems such as diesel generators; however, they are not maintenance-free. Read more…
Having a solar PV system requires one to conduct an annual inspection of the system, usually before summer. But in general, there are no costs incurred for wear and tear of materials, except the PV inverter with expected 10-15 years operating time. Damages to the components are generally low. In Read more…
Accelerated depreciation is a method of depreciation used to depreciate the assets in a manner that greater deductions are allowed in the first few years. Accelerated depreciation can reduce costs during a company’s start up year. By increasing the deductions taken during the first few years of business, you will Read more…