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What is a Solar Rooftop System?
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In a solar rooftop system, the solar panels are installed in the roof of any residential, commercial, institutional and industrial buildings.

This can be of two types:
(i) Solar Rooftop System with storage facility using battery, and
(ii) Grid Connected Solar Rooftop System.
What is a Solar Rooftop System with Storage facility?
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Such rooftop system has battery as storage facility. The solar electricity is stored in the battery and can be utilized during night also when the sun is not available.
What is a Grid Connected Solar Rooftop System?
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In grid connected rooftop or small SPV system, the DC power generated from SPV panel is converted to AC power using power conditioning unit and is fed to the grid either of 33 kV/11 kV three phase lines or of 440/220 Volt three/single phase line depending on the capacity of the system installed at institution / commercial establishment or residential complex and the regulatory framework specified for respective States.

These systems generate power during the day time which is utilized fully by powering captive loads and feed excess power to the grid as long as grid is available. In case, where solar power is not sufficient due to cloud cover etc., the captive loads are served by drawing power from the grid.
Where such plants can be installed?
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Such rooftop systems can be installed at the roofs of residential and commercial complex, housing societies, community centers, government organizations, private institutions etc.
What are the other fiscal incentives are available for Solar Rooftop Systems?
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There are provisions of concessional import duty/excise duty exemption, accelerated depreciation and tax holiday for setting up of grid connected rooftop power plants.
How much roof area is required to set up the grid connected rooftop solar system?
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About 10sq.m area is required to set up 1 kWp grid connected rooftop solar system.
What are the advantages of Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar System?
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- Electricity generation at the consumption center and hence Savings in transmission and distribution losses
- Low gestation time
- No requirement of additional land
- Improvement of tail-end grid voltages and reduction in system congestion with higher self-consumption of solar electricity
- Local employment generation
What is the potential available in India?
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According to a study conducted by TERI, a potential of 124 GWp SPV Rooftop plants has been estimated in the country. This can be achieved through active supports from the States. 13.

Net metering The grid connected rooftop system can work on net metering basis wherein the beneficiary pays to the utility on net meter reading basis only.

Alternatively two meters can also be installed to major the export and import of power separately. The mechanism based on gross metering at mutually agreed tariff can also be adopted.
In case of grid failure, is there any chance for shocks to the person who is repairing?
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In case the grid fails, the solar power has to be fully utilized or stopped immediately feeding to the grid so as to safe-guard any grid person/technician from getting shock (electrocuted) while working on the grid for maintenance etc. This feature is termed as ‘Islanding Protection’.
How many States have policies to promote grid-connected rooftop solar systems?
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So far, 13 States/UTs namely Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal have notified policies that include promotion of grid connected rooftop solar systems with net metering.

Regulation from the State Electricity Regulatory Commission is also required to allow net metering/ feed-in-tariff.