July 2016

PV SYSTEM INFLUENCE ON POWER FACTOR

By |2018-01-17T18:20:54+05:30July 8th, 2016|

  When we see the ratings on AC components like transformers, power is usually rated in KVA. This is called apparent power which is the combination of active and reactive powers. Active power is the real power component of the supply that is used to do the real power (utilized power) which is measured in [...]

Google Project Sunroof

By |2018-01-17T18:20:54+05:30July 4th, 2016|

With the world advancing towards automation and innumerable devices making our lives progressively comfortable, the threats posed to our mother nature are being not accounted for. One of the eco friendly tasks that an individual can easily go for is to opt for solar power. There are many places where we receive plenty of sunlight, [...]

May 2016

New Solar rooftop policy for Karnataka (KERC – BESCOM) – 2016 – 2018

By |2018-01-17T18:20:54+05:30May 7th, 2016|

KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION No.9/2, 6th & 7th Floor, Mahalaxmi Chambers, M.G. Road, Bangalore-560 001 Present: Shri. M.K. Shankaralinge Gowda Chairman Shri. H.D. Arun Kumar Member Shri. D.B. Manival Raju Member In the matter of: Determination of tariff and other norms for Solar Rooftop and Small Photovoltaic Power Plants. ORDER S/03/1 Date: 2nd May, 2016 [...]

November 2014

What is a on-grid solar system?

By |2018-01-17T18:20:56+05:30November 3rd, 2014|

Electricity generated by a Solar Photo Voltaic (PV) system can be directly consumed by the load itself or can be  stored in a battery bank or can be sent out to the grid. A solar PV system in which the electricity generated can be sent to the grid is called an on-grid system. This type of [...]