Solar Energy Basics
Learn how solar PV panels generate electricity, how the inverter works and how a grid-connected rooftop system operates.
Simple, practical and professional guides to help you understand rooftop solar, system sizing, government subsidy, financing, installation, net metering, maintenance and long-term savings.
Whether you are installing solar for your home, business or institution, start with the guide that matches your requirement.
Understand the complete process before investing: electricity consumption, system capacity, roof suitability, subsidy, vendor selection, installation, net metering and maintenance.
A structured knowledge hub covering the most common questions customers ask before and after installing solar.
Learn how solar PV panels generate electricity, how the inverter works and how a grid-connected rooftop system operates.
Understand how electricity consumption, sanctioned load, available roof area and system capacity influence the right system size.
Learn how to evaluate expected electricity-bill savings, generation, payback and the effect of changing electricity consumption.
Understand the PM Surya Ghar process, residential eligibility, portal registration, DISCOM verification and subsidy workflow.
Learn how to compare solar loans, interest cost, margin, tenure, documentation, EMI and lender-specific eligibility.
Understand site survey, structure, panels, inverter, wiring, earthing, protection, testing and commissioning.
Learn the basic workflow for grid-connected rooftop solar, DISCOM application, inspection, meter installation and commissioning.
Understand when battery storage may be useful and the difference between grid-connected, hybrid and backup-oriented systems.
Learn about panel cleaning, visual inspection, inverter monitoring, cable checks and periodic system performance review.
Explore the key considerations for shops, offices, schools, factories and other commercial or institutional consumers.
Understand the basics of solar irrigation, agricultural pumps and the role of government programmes such as PM-KUSUM.
Learn why proper earthing, DC/AC protection, cable selection, installation quality and periodic inspection matter.
The exact approvals vary by state, DISCOM, project type and applicable scheme.
Review recent consumption and connection details.
Check roof area, shade, orientation and structure.
Select capacity, modules, inverter and protection.
Complete the applicable portal and DISCOM process.
Install the system through the applicable vendor process.
Complete inspection, meter and commissioning requirements.
For scheme eligibility, current procedures and official notifications, always prefer the latest government source.
Official Ministry of New and Renewable Energy information, guidelines and rooftop-solar programme documents.
Open MNRE Guide →Official National Portal for PM Surya Ghar residential rooftop solar applications and related processes.
Open National Portal →Uttar Pradesh's official solar portal with rooftop-solar, subsidy and consumer information.
Open UPNEDA Portal →Official standards, specifications and technical information published by the Ministry for solar systems and equipment.
View Standards →Government policies and guidelines covering different solar programmes and implementation frameworks.
View Policies →Official MNRE page for the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers and current related notices.
View ALMM →Start with your latest electricity bill and roof details. JRD Solar can help you understand the suitable system size, installation process, applicable financing and government scheme workflow.