What Are the Additional Costs Besides the 1kW Solar Panel Price in Haryana?

 When considering solar power installation, the price of a 1kW solar panel in Haryana is often the first figure encountered by homeowners or businesses. However, this price represents only a fraction of the total cost of the system ownership. In truth, there is a significant number of cost factors that need to be factored in if the system is to work as intended, and safely and legally. Outlined below are the main cost factors beyond the panel cost to give a better sense of the total cost. 

Major Additional Cost Factors

The following are also typically costs on top of the cost of solar panels:

• Inverter and Power Conditioning Equipment

A proper inverter and other associated power conditioning devices will also be needed. The inverter is necessary to convert DC power from the solar panels into suitable AC power. Inverters and Balance of System (BOS) items can represent a significant percentage of the total system cost.

• Mounting Structure and Racking

A strong mounting structure will be needed to adequately secure the panels to a rooftop or ground mounts. The mounting system should be designed to meet wind-loading requirements and achieve the best tilt. The cost of rails, brackets, fasteners and structural reinforcement is typically not considered in the cost. 

• Wiring, Cabling and Electrical Accessories

DC-Cables, AC-Cables, junction boxes, connectors (MC4 or equivalent), earthing, conduits and protection devices are necessary in the installation as well. Quality wiring and accessories are important for the safety and longevity of the equipment and must be considered in the total cost. 

• Installation and Labour

Qualified labour is needed to install the system, in addition to electrical connections and wiring, civil works, and testing. Labour cost may vary based on location and roof complexity, as well as height. In Haryana, localised rates for labour and site conditions can all influence this component of cost. 

• Site Evaluation, Structural Analysis, and Design 

Before installation, a structural analysis of the roof, a loading analysis, a site shading analysis, and a system design shall be required. The fees for surveys and design requirements are incorporated into the total project cost, but are often obscured. 

• Permitting, Grid-Connection Fees and Net Metering

Final approval from the local distributor company (DISCOM) and net metering agreements shall be obtained. Application fees and grid connections are required by law. These must be effective expenses. 

• Transportation and Delivery Costs

This is the cost of moving materials purchased from the supplier’s warehouse to the site. The costs of transportation increase with distance, the condition of the roads, and the quantity of items being moved. While the cost of transportation incurred in progress is usually minor, it is often underestimated. 

• Operations, Maintenance, and Monitoring

These are ongoing costs to consider over the lifetime. While some costs are not known upfront - cleaning panels, monitoring system health, inverter replacement, and preventive maintenance, etc - they can be estimated when determining the total lifetime cost of installing and operating a solar system. 

• Contingency or Other Costs

The budget should allow for unexpected costs - additional fasteners, needed structural reinforcements, minor civil changes, modifications of work due to site conditions, or price escalation on materials. 

Why These Costs Are Important

When only the solar panel price in Haryana is examined, the entire project is greatly undervalued. For example, the panel price could represent anywhere from 30-40% of the current cost of the project, while the inverter, mounting, wiring, labour, permitting, and additional components describe the rest of the costs. Without accounting for these components, the buyer might be surprised by the end cost or compromise on quality. 

With knowledge of all of these components, a realistic budget can be set, and the shock of hidden costs can be avoided. By providing the breakdown of all components, it becomes easier to compare quotes from different solar companies. 

Conclusion 

In conclusion, the 1kW solar panel price in Haryana, quoted by any solar company, must never be considered the complete cost of a solar installation. Multiple additional cost factors must also be considered, that as inverter, mounting, wiring, labour permitting, logistics, and maintenance. Knowing all of the full components of costs guarantees that no surprises arise when an installation is underway. Bhoodarsh Saurshakti ensures that our clients receive the complete cost breakdown, pricing transparency, high-quality equipment, and quality installation and quality of repair after the sale, after the installation is done. The whole company is based on providing quality in all areas of solar installation in Haryana, with reliability, efficiency, training, and customer satisfaction while deploying solar projects in Haryana.