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Choosing the system

On-grid, hybrid or off-grid? · DCR or Non-DCR modules? · The parts that decide whether a plant lasts

On-grid, hybrid or off-grid?

  • On-grid plants switch off when the grid fails. This is a safety requirement (anti-islanding), not a fault.
  • Hybrid plants add a lithium battery and a hybrid inverter so selected circuits keep running in an outage.
  • Off-grid plants run entirely from solar and batteries, for sites without a reliable line.
Running a diesel generator? When a DG set and a solar plant run together, a DG synchronisation controller holds solar output below the generator’s safe minimum load so it is never back-fed. We specify one wherever a DG is on site.

Batteries are bought for backup, not for savings. Judge a hybrid system on the hours of uptime it gives you.

DCR or Non-DCR modules?

Every Waaree module comes in two versions. The difference is where the solar cell was made.

DCR · Domestic Content Requirement

Indian-made cells and modules. Required for the PM Surya Ghar subsidy and government schemes.

Non-DCR

Imported cells, assembled into Waaree modules. Typically N-Type TOPCon with more watts per square foot.

  • DCR is a sourcing rule, not a quality grade.
  • Homes up to about 7 kW usually do better with DCR plus the subsidy; larger homes often do better with Non-DCR. We show both.
  • Businesses get no subsidy, so Non-DCR is the usual choice.
  • DCR and Non-DCR cannot be mixed in one subsidised system.

The parts that decide whether a plant lasts

ComponentWhy it matters
AC distribution box (ACDB)Isolates the plant, protects against surges and carries the metering. Under-rated ACDBs are a common failure point.
DC distribution box (DCDB)String fuses and DC surge protection between the array and the inverter, where the design needs them.
EarthingSeparate earth pits for the DC side, the AC side and the lightning arrester — tested and recorded.
Lightning arresterProtects the array and the building it sits on. Not optional in this region.
CablesSolar-grade DC cable rated for decades of sun, and AC cable sized so losses stay low.
StructureHot-dip galvanised steel, designed for the roof and wind load: mono rail, short rail or elevated.
WalkwaysSafe access for cleaning and maintenance on large roofs without stepping on modules.

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