Notes from the field

ROOFTOP SOLAR, EXPLAINED

Practical notes on sizing, net metering, maintenance and the schemes that apply, written from the jobs we actually do on rooftops across Odisha.

Side by side comparison of a properly mounted rooftop solar array and a poor installation propped on bricks with loose cables

August 6, 2026

What separates a good rooftop solar installation from a bad one

Mounting structure, cable and protection sizing, earthing, inverter placement, ALMM compliance, and the warning signs of a cheap solar install.

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Rooftop solar panels on a flat roof overlooking an Odisha temple town at sunset

August 4, 2026

What rooftop solar costs in Odisha, and how long it takes to pay for itself

Real installed prices for 2 kW, 3 kW and 5 kW systems in Odisha, what the subsidy takes off, and payback worked

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Two engineers with drawings and a laptop surveying a rooftop solar installation

February 20, 2026

How to size a rooftop solar system for your home

Read your electricity bill, convert units to kW, work out roof area, check shading and orientation, and stay within your sanctioned load.

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A wall-mounted solar inverter and a phone showing the system monitoring app

February 16, 2026

Living with rooftop solar: what to expect after commissioning

How net metering changes your bill, monsoon and winter generation dips, cleaning, monitoring, and what needs attention across 25 years.

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Rooftop solar panels on a house roof at sunset

February 8, 2026

PM Surya Ghar subsidy: how much you get and how to claim it

The exact PM Surya Ghar subsidy slabs, who qualifies, how to apply on the portal, when the money lands, and the four

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