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Solar Guides & Resources

In-depth, practical guides on rooftop solar, subsidy, sizing, maintenance and more, written for homeowners and businesses in Gorakhpur.

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Aug 2026 — Load enhancement cost, Give It Up vs DCR-panel, and society credit apportionment calculators, plus a solar injection compensation explainer
Aug 2026 — 11 keyword-gap articles: tenant/dual-meter subsidy rules, DBT timeline, per-watt panel pricing, annual net-metering settlement, open access/wheeling charges, 180-day depreciation rule, 2BHK/3BHK sizing, on-grid vs battery, society multipoint conversion, UPNEDA offline escalation, leased-roof depreciation
Aug 2026 — UP Subsidy Schemes Beyond Surya Ghar, Transformer 75% Rule, Solar for Apartments (VNM), Basti & Maharajganj locality pages, plus the Commercial Tax Shield and Urban vs Rural Payback calculators
Aug 2026 — UPNEDA Vendor Verification guide, UPPCL Sanctioned Load Upgrade guide, PuVVNL Net Metering Delay/CGRF Escalation guide, plus the UPPCL Bill & Savings calculator
Aug 2026 — Deoria locality page

Tariff, subsidy and regulation figures on this site are checked against official sources at time of writing but can change. If something looks off, tell us via Contact and we'll verify.

PM Surya Ghar Subsidy: The Complete Process

Eligibility, documents, step-by-step registration, and exactly how the ₹1,08,000 combined subsidy gets disbursed.

Why Subsidy Claims Get Rejected: 2026 ALMM/DCR Rules

The cell-sourcing rule that took effect 1 June 2026, the Give It Up exception, and the paperwork mistakes to avoid.

PuVVNL Net Metering in Gorakhpur, Step by Step

The two-portal process, documents, realistic timelines, and how your exported units are actually settled.

How Rooftop Solar Actually Works

Panels, inverters and net metering explained simply, what happens to your electricity from sunrise to your bill.

Is Your Roof Suitable for Solar?

Roof type, orientation, shading and structural load, what to check before your site visit.

Choosing the Right System Size

How roof area, electricity bill and venue type determine whether you need a 2kW or a 10kW system.

Solar Maintenance for Gorakhpur's Climate

Cleaning schedules, monsoon precautions, inverter checks and what a 25-year warranty actually covers.

Reading Your Electricity Bill & Solar Payback

How to read a UPPCL bill, what "units" and tariff slabs mean, and how payback period is actually calculated.

How Much Does Solar Cost in Gorakhpur?

Typical price per kW before and after subsidy, what changes the price, and how to get an exact quote.

Solar Loan & EMI Options in Gorakhpur

SBI's official Surya Ghar loan rate, real EMI numbers, and how the subsidy interacts with your loan.

Commercial Solar ROI: Shops, Offices & Factories

Why solar often pays back faster for businesses than homes, even without the residential subsidy.

How to Choose a Solar Installer

What to check before hiring, empanelment, warranty terms, paperwork ownership, and red flags.

Common Solar Myths & Mistakes: Busted

Seven things we hear often, and the actual, straightforward answer to each.

3kW Solar Se Kitni Bijli Bachegi? Brands Compared

Tata vs Adani vs Loom Solar vs Waaree, aur 3kW se kitni bachat hogi, seedhi baat.

How to Verify a UPNEDA-Registered Solar Vendor in Gorakhpur

Skip the "top 10 companies" lists, here's how to check any installer yourself on the official state portal.

Upgrading Your UPPCL Sanctioned Load Before Solar

Why your system can't exceed your sanctioned load, and what raising it does to your fixed monthly charge.

PuVVNL Net Meter Delayed? How to Escalate It

The formal escalation path via CGRF if your bidirectional net meter installation is stuck.

UP Solar Subsidy Schemes: Beyond PM Surya Ghar

The UPNEDA top-up, the 10-year electricity duty exemption, and PM KUSUM for farmers, not just one scheme.

The 75% Transformer Rule

Why PuVVNL might delay your application, and why applying early genuinely matters.

Solar for Flats in UP: Virtual Net Metering

How a housing society can share one rooftop plant across individual flat owners' bills.

Can Tenants Claim PM Surya Ghar Subsidy?

The name-matching rule across Aadhaar, bank account and connection, and what it means for renters and dual-meter homes.

How Long Does the Subsidy Actually Take?

The real sequence between installation and the DBT bank credit, and where the wait actually happens.

Solar Panel Price Per Watt in UP

Tata, Waaree and Adani per-watt panel rates, isolated from full installation cost.

What Happens to Excess Solar Units in March?

Net metering credits aren't a monthly cash payout, here's the real year-end settlement mechanism.

UPERC Green Energy Open Access

For loads above 100kW where rooftop isn't enough: wheeling, transmission and banking charges explained.

The 180-Day Rule for Solar Depreciation

Why commissioning before roughly 1 October decides whether you get 40% or 20% depreciation in Year 1.

What Size Solar Does a 2BHK/3BHK Need?

Rough sizing by home type and AC count, skip the kW math.

On-Grid Solar: Why You Don't Need a Battery

Bina battery ka solar panel kaam kaise karta hai, and why your system shuts off during a power cut.

Single-to-Multipoint Conversion for Societies

The infrastructure step most RWAs need before shared solar under Virtual Net Metering even applies.

UPNEDA Gorakhpur Office: Offline Escalation

What to bring and how to approach the district office when your subsidy file is stuck online.

Solar Depreciation on Leased Rooftops

Can a business claim Section 32 depreciation on solar installed on a rented warehouse or office? Yes, if you get three things right.

How UPERC Sets Solar Injection Compensation

For open-access/third-party solar sellers: how the DISCOM payment rate for injected power is actually determined.

Watch & learn

Videos worth watching

PM Surya Ghar Yojana: How Free Solar Electricity Works

An overview of the national scheme and how it's powering households across India.

PM Surya Ghar Subsidy, Full Process (Hindi)

A Hindi-language walkthrough of the subsidy and registration process, step by step.

Basics of Rooftop Solar PV

A clear introduction to how rooftop solar photovoltaic systems work.

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