Installation & Maintenance Guide
What to expect during your installation and how to care for your 25-year investment.
Part 1: Your Hassle-Free Installation
Once you've decided to go solar, our professional team takes over. We manage the entire project from design to commissioning. Here’s a step-by-step look at what to expect.
Site Survey & Final Design
This is the most critical step. Our engineers will visit your site to take precise measurements and ensure a perfect, high-performance design.
- Roof Assessment: We measure your available roof area and check its structural integrity.
- Shadow Analysis: We use specialized tools to map the sun's path across your roof, identifying any potential shadows from trees, water tanks, or adjacent buildings.
- Final Design: We use this data to create a final design that places panels in the 100% shadow-free "hot zone" for maximum power generation.
Example: Our shadow analysis might show that a chimney casts a shadow after 3 PM. We will design the panel layout to avoid this area, ensuring you don't lose generation every single day.
Approvals & Paperwork
Solar installation requires approval from your local electricity company (DISCOM). Don't worry—we handle all this paperwork for you.
- Document Submission: We submit your technical design, component datasheets, and application to the power company (like APDCL in Assam).
- Feasibility Approval: The DISCOM reviews the plan to ensure it meets all safety and grid standards.
Example: Instead of you having to navigate the technical process, our team handles all communication with APDCL to get your net metering application approved seamlessly.
Structure & Mounting
Once approved, our installation team begins the physical work by building the "foundation" for your panels. This is the mounting structure.
- Built to Last: We use heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant Galvanized Iron (GI) structures.
- Weather-Proofed: On concrete (RCC) roofs, we use anchor bolts with advanced waterproofing compounds to ensure zero leaks. On tin sheds, we use specialized mounts that secure the rails without compromising your roof.
Example: Our structures are designed to withstand the high winds and heavy rain common in Assam, ensuring your panels are safe and secure for decades.
Panel & Electrical Installation
This is when your power plant truly comes to life. Our certified electricians will install all the core components.
- Panel Mounting: Panels are securely bolted to the structure using specialized mid-clamps and end-clamps.
- Inverter Installation: The inverter (the "brain") is mounted in a cool, safe, and easily accessible location.
- Safe Wiring: We run specialized, UV-protected DC solar cables from the panels to the inverter and connect the inverter to your main electrical panel. Proper earthing is installed to protect the system and your home.
Commissioning & Handover
The final step. After our work is done, the DISCOM official will visit to inspect the system and install your net meter.
- Net Meter Installation: The official replaces your old meter with a new bidirectional "Net Meter" that can read both Import and Export.
- System "On": We "commission" the system by flipping the main switch. Your solar plant is now officially generating free electricity!
- Customer Handover: We walk you through the system, show you how to read the inverter display or app, and hand over all your warranties and documents.
Part 2: Caring for Your Solar System
One of the best things about solar is its incredible reliability. With no moving parts, your system requires very little maintenance. Your main job is simple: **keep them clean.**
1. Panel Cleaning
Dust, pollen, and bird droppings are the #1 cause of lost production. A dirty panel can lose 15-25% of its efficiency.
- How Often? This depends on your location. In a dusty area, you may need to clean every 2-3 weeks. After a heavy rain, nature has often done the job for you!
- When? Only clean panels in the **early morning or late evening**.
- How? Use plain water and a soft-bristle wiper or cloth. Do NOT use harsh detergents or abrasive scrubbers.
2. System Monitoring
Your best maintenance tool is your own observation. Most inverters come with a display or a mobile app.
- Check Your App: Make it a habit to check your app or inverter display once a week.
- Look for Errors: If you see a red light on the inverter or an error code, call us.
- Spot Trends: You'll get to know your system's normal production.
Example: You know your system makes 20-25 kWh on a normal sunny day. If you suddenly see it's only making 10 kWh on a clear day, it's a sign that your panels are likely very dirty or there's an error.
Consider a Professional Check-up
While you can handle the basics, we recommend a professional inspection once a year. As part of our **Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC)**, our technicians will do more than just clean.
We perform a full system "health check," which includes:
- Inspecting all mounting bolts to ensure they are tight.
- Checking all electrical connections for safety.
- Testing the inverter's performance and earthing.