Solar in Madurai, சோலார் பேனல்கள், மதுரை - Tamil Nadu

Madurai, one of the oldest cities in India and is located in Tamil Nadu. The city is also one of the most beautiful cities with multiple cliffs and hill spots in the city. Madurai has a population over 1 million people and is situated on the banks of Vaigai River. The city has a cool and an average weather, the maximum and minimum temperature in Madurai lies in between 40 to 10 degrees centigrade.

The people of Madurai are technology friendly, and are always eager to try the new technology and the latest gadgets. The people of Madurai have started using solar panels to generate clean and green energy to cut their maximum reliance on the electricity board due to the rising electricity bills. The people of Madurai use cooling and heating equipments like Air Conditioners, Coolers, Water Coolers, Refrigerators, Heaters, Geysers, etc. along with the heave usage of new electrical vehicles in their day-to-day life.

Solar Panels in Madurai

Speaking of solar panels and solar systems in Madurai, the people use majorly Mono-Crystalline solar panels and the ‘On-Grid’ solar systems due to random and abrupt power cuts and soaring prices of electricity bills. The above mentioned solar panels and solar system can provide sufficient power through-out the day. The basic electrical power consumption for a day in the city of Madurai lies in between 15 to 20 units in non-summer seasons.

Given below is the brief of 3 major solar panels (Mono-Crystalline, Bi-facial and Poly-Crystalline) and their functions that are being used in India and in the city of Madurai. In the year 2022, India has stopped producing Poly-Crystalline solar panels.

1. Mono Crystalline Solar Panels: Mono Crystalline solar are available with 45V and with 10A. The variants start from 390 Watt which comes with 24v solar panels. Mono crystalline solar panels are also known as ‘half-cut technology solar panels.’ In mono crystalline solar panels the efficiency is 22% higher. These solar panels are better performing solar panels compared to other solar panels in terms of price tag that it comes with.

2. Bi-facial Solar Panels: The very latest technology of solar panels is now available in Bi-facial solar panels. These solar panels generates power from both of its given sides. Due to greater power generation they are also known as ‘super-high efficiency module.’ Due to its structure it can generate power in confined spaces. This solar panel comes in 440 Watt of power capacity which is 22.5% higher than its predecessors. These solar panels are expensive but it can generate far more electricity than other solar panels due to the double-sided power generating panels.

3. Poly-Crystalline Solar Panels: In 2022, India stopped manufacturing poly-crystalline solar panels.

Solar Panel Price in Madurai

The price for a solar pv (photovoltaic) module starts from ₹ 5,000 INR and goes up to 28,000 INR. The price factor may change depending on some factors like the brand of the solar system, the quality, watt capacity, power generation capacity, type of solar panel, and also on the location. However, the price may change due to the watt capacity. As, the watt capacity is smaller, the higher the price for a solar panel will be.

1kW Solar Panel Price in Madurai

The basic meaning of a 1kW solar panel is that there will be 1000-watt of solar pv (photovoltaic) modules. The price of a 1kW solar panel starts from ₹ 50,865 INR to ₹ 56,000 INR.  In India solar panel wattage starts from 390W to 440W and maximum is 540W. If the option of buying is 390W solar panel then the number of panels will be 3 in the 1kW solar panel category. If the option is 440W or 540W the number of solar panels will diminish to just 2 solar panels.

The price list of 1kW solar panels with its variants in the city of Madurai is listed below:

Solar PV Modules	Quantity	Amount
390W solar panels	3	16,955 * 3 = 50,865
Shark 440W solar panels	2	26,000 * 2= 52,000
Shark 440W Bi-Facial solar panel	2	28,000 * 2= 56,000
Shark 540W solar panel	2	On Demand

 

2kW Solar Panel Price in Madurai

A 2kW solar panel price starts from ₹ 1,00,730 INR and it goes up to ₹ 1,68,000 INR. The wattage variants of a 2kW solar panels starts from 390W, 440W and 540W. Purchasing a 390W solar panel will come with 6 solar panels with it. Purchasing higher options like 440W or 540W solar panels the number of solar panels will be decreased to 4.

The price list of 2kW solar panels with its variants in the city of Madurai is listed below:

Solar PV Modules	Quantity	Amount
390W solar panels	6	-
Shark 440W solar panels	4	-
Shark 440W Bi-Facial solar panel	4	-
Shark 540W solar panel	4	On Demand

 

3kW Solar Panel Price in Coimbatore

A 3kW solar panel starts from ₹ 1,52,592 INR to ₹ 1,68,000 INR. A 3kW solar panel will start from 390W power capacity and will come with total 9 numbers of solar panels with it. A 440W and a 540 watt solar panel will come with 6 numbers of solar panels with it under the 3kW solar panel category.

The price list of 3kW solar panels with its variants in the city of Madurai is listed below:

Solar PV Modules	Quantity	Amount
390W solar panels	9	-
Shark 440W solar panels	6	-
Shark 440W Bi-Facial solar panel	6	-
Shark 540W solar panel	6	On Demand

 

Solar Panel for Home Price in Coimbatore

To supply the required power demand a 3kW solar panel will sufficiently generate enough power keep the electrical equipments running through-out the day. The prices for a 3kW solar panel will start from ₹ 1,52,592 INR to ₹ 1,68,000 INR and for a 5kW solar panel the prices will start from ₹ 2,54,325 INR to ₹ 2,80,000 INR.

Solar System in Madurai

The city of Madurai majorly uses ‘On-Grid Solar System’ due to the frequent power cuts. The on-grid solar system is much more of an efficient option in places where the power outage is frequent. The basic pricing range for a solar system starts from ₹ 80,000 INR and goes up to ₹ 1,50,000 INR (depending on the brand, type of solar system, type of solar panels, watt capacity, power generation capacity, location, etc.).

Here is the categorization of solar systems as per their features:

• On-Grid Solar System: It works with the electricity line provided by the local discom (Distribution Company) of the city. It works only with the direct power supply and to install an on-grid solar system requires written consent (permissions) from the local discom. These solar systems can supply the power back to the local discom.
• Off-Grid Solar System: It needs no permissions from the local discom and it can work without direct-power supply from the local discom. These solar systems cannot supply back the power back to local discom due to the no-connectivity of solar systems.

Solar Companies in Madurai / Top 10 Solar Panel Companies in Madurai

There are nearly 50 solar companies in the city of Madurai, as the rise of clean energy by the solar panel. There are multiple solar companies who are opening their head-offices in the city and nearby regions to provide solar panels and its services to the city of Madurai.

Here is the list of some solar panels companies who are certified from “Loom Solar” – 

Solar Panel Manufacturers in Madurai

As the solar companies are increasing their numbers in the city of Madurai, there are multiple solar panel companies who are setting-up their manufacturing units for solar panel.

Here is the list of some solar manufacturers and their available outlets in Coimbatore – 

Electricians in Madurai

Highly skilled electricians are actively required to resolve any problem related to solar panel and its electrical components. The city of Madurai now provides quality education to its people and skilled human resources is developed.

Here is the list of some skilled electricians in the city of Madurai – Find here:https://www.loomsolar.com/a/store-locator/list

Solar Panel Dealers in Madurai

As the demand for clean and green energy is rising and to supply the demand, there are multiple companies setting-up their manufacturing units and their dealership offices. A solar panel dealer will perform a survey of the location and will provide proper information about the solar panels and installation.

Here is the list of some “Loom Solar” certified dealers in Madurai – Find here:https://www.loomsolar.com/a/store-locator/list

Inverter Price in Madurai

An essential component for the storage of electrical power is an inverter. The price range for an inverter starts from ₹ 5,000 INR to ₹ 1,00,000 INR. The watt variation starts from 1kW and it goes around 100kW (On special demands the watt variation may go over 100kW).

Speaking on inverters, there are two types of inverters available in the market of Madurai like, a ‘normal inverter’ and a ‘solar inverter’.

Solar Inverter Price in Madurai

One of an essential component for a solar system is a solar inverter. A solar inverter is just like a normal inverter, but with compatibility to a solar system and with high functions compared to a normal inverter. The basic price of a solar inverter in Coimbatore stars from ₹ 7,000 INR and goes up to ₹ 1,00,000 INR with a variation of 1kW solar panel inverter to 5kW solar panel inverter.

Lithium-Ion Battery Price in Madurai

The basic price of a Lithium-Ion Battery in Coimbatore is ₹ 30,000 INR for a 1kW battery. The price of a 3kW lithium-ion battery will be ₹ 1,50,000 INR. In the market of Madurai, Lithium-Ion Battery and Lead-Acid Battery are available. Lithium-ion battery is a high functioning battery compared to other batteries.

Lithium-Ion battery is equipped with ‘Zero-Maintenance’ feature.

Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturers in Madurai

Just like the manufacturing of solar panels, the solar panel companies have also started manufacturing lithium-ion batteries in the city of Madurai.

Here is the given list of some lithium-ion battery manufacturers in Madurai, who works in Energy Storage, EV and Telicom – 

Best Solar Panels in Madurai

The people of Madurai majorly use Mono-Crystalline solar panels with on-grid solar system connection. There is a small majority of people who use bi-facial solar panels in the city.

Given below are some must know facts before buying a solar panel in Madurai –

Solar Panel Subsidy in Madurai

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) is the local discom in Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu state government provides subsidy on solar panels in two formats, ‘national solar panel subsidy’ and ‘state solar panel subsidy’.

To know more about solar panels subsidy in Tamil Nadu, read our “Loom Solar” article on ‘solar panel subsidy in Tamil Nadu’ –

https://www.loomsolar.com/blogs/subsidy/solar-panel-subsidy-in-tamilnadu

Solar Panel Installation in Madurai

The basic solar panel installation price for a solar panel will be ₹ 7,000 INR depending on the ease of accessibility to the location. A solar panel dealer will perform a survey of the location to install the solar panel at the desired location.

Electricity Bill in Madurai

The average electricity consumption of a home in Madurai lies in between 15 to 20 units in non-summer seasons and 20 to 25 units in summer season with the usage of cooling equipments like Air Conditioners, Water Coolers, Refrigerators and with the usage of electric vehicles. The price slab lies in between ₹ 5 INR to ₹ 10 INR for 1 unit of electricity for personal usage and ₹ 10 INR to ₹ 15 for commercial usage.

How to Reduce Electricity Bill in Madurai

The usage of high technological electrical equipments will reduce the rising electricity bills. If the latest and advanced electrical equipemnts cannot stop the rising electrical bills then to install the solar panels is the only best possible option available.

Solar Panel Angle in Madurai

The angle at which solar panels are installed (angle of inclination) is very very important aspect to be considered at the time of installation. This enables maximum power generation by the solar panels and improves the overall functioning and efficiency of the system. The angle of inclination is generally 9 degrees in Madurai, with +/- 5 degrees.

Startup Jobs in Madurai

“Loom Solar” is one of the best solar panel companies in India with its head-office based in Faridabad, Haryana. Loom Solar is actively looking for skilled human resources like electricians, managers and engineers.