Is solar power a good option if there is no grid?

Have a look. A solar power off grid system is the only option in places where there’s no grid; mostly in rural areas. Off grid power is clean and green. Not only does it power homes where there’s no grid, but it also ensures that no pollution is being caused in lieu of generating electricity.

What is an off grid Solar System?

An off grid solar system is also known as a stand alone solar system. It works independently from the grid. Solar panels turn sunlight into electricity and a charge controller distributes that electricity to run household appliances during the sunshine hours and simultaneously charges the batteries when there’s extra power.

Could solar power be a viable alternative to the grid?

An alternative might be to take this load off the grid and install solar-powered pumps, the technology for which is now mature after more than a decade of field-testing. Indeed, Karnataka is launching a solar pump scheme in March 2014, wherein 1000 to 2000 pumps will be provided to farmers in the first year.

Is grid discipline a problem in India?

Grid discipline in India is somewhat relaxed relative to international experiences, and stakeholders expressed con-cern during the roadmap process that in such a system, the introduction of still more variability and uncertainty on the supply side would be a considerable additional burden.

Is Build-Own-Operate a viable option for large-scale solar projects in Maharashtra?

Following the functional unbundling of Discoms from Gencos, it is worth noting that the build-own-operate approach has recently been considered in Maharashtra with regard to large-scale solar projects. 3. Large consumers.