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Solar Panel Operation & Maintenance (O&M)

Worried about solar panels and Cyclone?

 Fret not, solar panel systems are incredibly durable and require little to no maintenance over their productive lifetime – which can span 25 years or more. In the event that something does go wrong, your solar PV system components have very long warranties that would cover replacement and repair costs. 

solar installed on a rooftop in chennai

Solar panel warranties

Solar panel manufacturers provide a range of warranties that guarantee you will have support and coverage in the unlikely event of an issue, such as hail or falling tree branches.

Power output warranties guarantee that panel performance won’t fall below a specified level over the term of the warranty (usually 25 years). For instance, a manufacturer might provide a warranty to guarantee that peak power output won’t fall below 85 percent for 25 years.

Some manufacturers will also include an additional warranty that promises a higher output level over a shorter period of time. As an example, a secondary warranty might guarantee no less than 90 percent of initial power output for the first 10 years.

Panels typically come with a workmanship warranty that protects consumers against defective panel parts, generally for the first five years of operation. Inverters also come with warranties, usually for 10 years.

Learn more about solar panel warranties and other indicators of quality in Solstrom Guide to Evaluating Solar Panel Quality.

How to maintain your solar panels

Solar panels are made of tempered glass, so they’re built to withstand hail and other rough weather. With the exception of tracking mounts, solar panel systems don’t have movable parts, which cuts down on the possibility of any problems.

Any issues with solar panel performance are usually related to electricity production, which is why most installers recommend monitoring your system’s production. By paying attention to changes in production, you can identify and address issues proactively.

Generally, solar panels don’t need to be cleaned. If you live somewhere where there is a lot of smog, dust, or dirt, you may see a dip in your production over time that can be remedied by cleaning your panels. If your panels are mounted on your roof, however, your best option is to hire a professional cleaning service rather than try to clean them yourself. Your installer will be able to recommend someone local to help you.

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Can Solar Panels Charge a Tesla Car? – Solar Energy for Electric Vehicles EVs

The electric vehicle (EV) industry is quickly rising and Elon Musk’s Tesla is currently topping the competition. In addition to that, people who bought Tesla cars are not only fascinated by its luxurious looks and specs, but also because these allow them to go green. They are doing this by pairing the Tesla EV with solar panels.

Tesla being launched in India by 2021, India’s excited to drive Tesla.

Ather Energy is Indian Tesla for bikes is also increasing the competition for IC bikes like Honda & Yamaha for their speed and Performance

Can Ather be charged in Solar ? Yes. Solstrom, the solar Experts can give the best solutions in India.

Solstrom has solar power plant solutions for all type of Electric Vehicles and Authorized distributors  for solar with brands like Hero Electric, Okinawa, Hyundai Kona, Mahindra eVerito, Amphere & major brands

Now, let us explore more on the sustainable combination of solar energy and EVs in this article.

Ather 450X charged by solar from Solstrom

Can I charge my Tesla car with solar power?
Can I charge my Ather Bike with solar power?

This question is very common among homeowners who bought electric vehicles. Yes, you can charge your Tesla car with solar panels. A Tesla car is a vehicle that does not require a drop of gasoline to operate. It uses electricity instead to power its electric motors that drive the car’s wheels. Its electricity source is a pack of batteries that are placed safely inside this EV.

To get started, here is the list of Tesla car models and their basic details. We will be basing our calculations on the battery capacity of each one of them. Tesla cars have an average of 77.8 kWh battery capacity. The average travel range is 300 miles or 482.8 kilometers from one full charge.

How many solar panels do you need to charge a Tesla car?

To quickly answer this question, we present to you a table below detailing approximately how many solar panels you would need to charge your Tesla car. The chart below shows the approximate size of a solar PV system according to a person’s daily usage of the electric vehicle.

To cover the energy cost for EV charging with solar panels, you will need to calculate how far you would drive on average every day. You could be able to determine this if you have recorded the mileage of your car. This will then determine how much electrical energy your electric vehicle will require throughout the year. This will ultimately give you the size of the solar PV system you would need to install.

Average Daily Drive (miles) Average Daily Drive (km) System Capacity (kW) 300 Watts Solar Panels 400 Watts Solar Panels 450 Watts Solar Panels
25 to 40 40 to 64 6.25 21 16 14
40 to 60 64 to 96 9.38 32 24 21
60 to 80 96 to 129 12.60 42 32 28
80 to 120 129 to 193 18.85 63 48 42

Tesla Car charging by solstrom solar experts

Get solar for your EVs

In conclusion, buying a Tesla car or Ather bike is beneficial especially if you pair it with solar panels to charge its batteries. Solar is the obvious next step after getting an electric vehicle. It is indeed a smart move to push for solar now that there are hundreds of thousands of EV owners who are ready for the next thing.

Contact The Best Solar system experts from  SOLSTROM offering solar services across India for electric vehicle owners.

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