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Things to consider while looking for Solar Panel Manufacturers

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Things to consider while looking for Solar Panel Manufacturers

Solar heaters have become quite popular in India in the last few years due to multiple reasons and many households as well as industries are deploying solar water heaters for a variety of purposes as solar energy is one of the cheapest sources of energy available to human beings. Solar water heaters come in a variety of shapes and sizes and based on the requirement of the household or the industry, different varieties are purchased. When it comes to manufacturing solar water heaters, there are many solar heater manufacturers in India who manufacture solar water heaters on a large scale and you must give a thought on each of them before purchasing the equipment. 

In this article, we will be discussing few points which you must keep in mind while looking for solar water heater manufacturers.


Look for the technology the manufacturer is using


There is no set method for selecting one technology over another. The choice of solar panel technology often relies on the installation area available and the project's overall cost. However, the cost of the Balance of System (BOS), which comprises all parts of a solar power plant other than solar panels, such as the ground, panel mounting systems, cables, power conditioning units, etc., may be reduced by using crystalline silicon panels. Although the thin-film variant is more affordable and lowers the cost of the panel, it raises the price of the overall equipment.


Choose a manufacturer who financially stable


It is always advisable to select a financially stable manufacturer in order to make sure the company can withstand the swings observed in a highly competitive solar panel sector. A publicly listed corporation will be the preferred choice on this front since they are anticipated to have the financial resources to enable them to endure the impacts or aftermath of catastrophic production flaws. A small firm is unlikely to have the resources to offer such a service if faced with a comparable situation. Always remember that a warranty given by the manufacturer would be valuable to you only if he is able to support it and for that, he should be financially strong.


Always verify if the manufacturing plant is certified


There are many types of certifications given by the Government of India which are necessary to run a manufacturing plant in the country and while you select the solar heater manufacturer, always make sure that plant of the manufacturer is certified by all the necessary certifications. To qualify for the financial incentives under JNNSM, the plant must meet certain certification requirements for off-grid or standalone solar systems as well as grid-connected rooftop PV or other small solar power plants. Also, different states have different types of certifications which are controlled by the state government and all those certifications are mandatory too.


Evaluate the performance of the solar panels


You can understand the scale of the solar panel by looking at its performance. In comparison to a similar low-efficiency wattage panel, the panel would cost less the greater the efficiency. High-efficiency solar panels also have the advantage of somewhat better performance in low light. Since other performance metrics are equal to the greater efficiency panel, you should take low-efficiency panels into consideration if you have enough installation space.


Understand the negative tolerance of the solar panel


The solar panel's negative tolerance rating identifies the departure from the specified standard. This characteristic is crucial in big power systems because numerous panels are linked in series to each other to create high power, and if one panel performs poorly, the system as a whole would perform worse.


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