Why solar pays back faster for shops

Shops and units use most of their power in the daytime, exactly when panels generate, so more of the solar output directly replaces units you pay for.

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Solar suits homes well, but for many shops, offices and workshops the numbers are even better. It comes down to when you use power and what you pay for it.

Your busy hours are solar hours

A shop or workshop runs lights, fans, ACs and machines from morning to evening, which is exactly when panels are producing. Almost every unit the system generates is used on the spot.

Each unit saves more

Commercial and industrial electricity usually costs more per unit than household supply, so every unit your panels produce is worth more on your bill.

Note on the subsidy

The PM Surya Ghar subsidy is for residential homes only, so a business system is planned on bill savings alone. Daytime use and higher tariffs are what make that work.

What we need for a quote

  • Your last few electricity bills
  • Roof size and type (RCC or sheet)
  • Your sanctioned load
  • Which hours you run the heaviest equipment
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