The short answer to the question is: As long as you have a roof, no one can stop you from installing solar panels. Even if you live in a high-rise building, you should check with your RWA because today’s society tends to share roofs if there is a plan. However, there are some obvious points to consider before you decide to install a solar roof on your home:

Space: The first thing you need to check is whether you have free space for solar panel installation. Additionally, for the system to meet your needs, the space must be large enough to accommodate the necessary shelves.

Applications: Solar radiation is beneficial for most residential, industrial and commercial applications. Solar power is generally better because of the savings you make on your electric bill. Let’s try to explain this with an example. We used the GeoSolar Basic Calculator for two people living in South New Delhi. One’s electricity bill is Rs 1,000 and the other’s is Rs 10,000. We found that a customer whose bill was for 1000 saved $153, while a resident who paid 10,000 saved $2162, a profit of over 27%. It is also worth noting that smaller systems are harder to find and do not bring as much profit.

Policies: Many states in India have their own solar energy policies. If you’re not sure or haven’t read anything about your situation yet, you can read it here. Many states have adopted Net Metering laws and offer highly profitable programs to build on top of solar PV installation. Make sure you are familiar with the policies in your country and keep up to date.

Net Metering: Like solar policies, net metering policies vary by state. Some DISCOMs process requests quickly, while others process them slowly. It’s not a bad idea to talk to your DISCOM or solar installer about net metering before you decide to go solar. You can also contact our expert solar consultants by clicking here.

Approvals: Installation of a solar PV system may require approval or NOC from your DISCOM depending on the type and size of the solar system. Some states, including Delhi, also have a simple admission process. There is no doubt that in such a situation, installing solar panels on the roof is the fastest way. If you live in a housing community, you may need approval from your RWA. So check this carefully.

Sun protection: If your roof is heavily covered with nearby objects, it may not be the best place to install solar panels. If you have a large roof over your home there are other options the Engineering and Design team can offer but there is no one size fits all solution. That’s why you should follow the shadow closely. Geo Solar specializes in providing shadow analysis tools and location assessment services.

With the GeoSolar Advanced Rooftop Solar Energy Calculator, you can calculate almost all of the above factors in one place and easily find your solar energy potential. Not only that, the Advanced Calculator also allows you to understand and use the different financing options available and decide whether you want to purchase solar panels and all their components or just solar energy.