tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post6506874654374172689..comments2024-03-28T12:57:26.200+05:30Comments on eNidhi India Travel Blog: Adopting Solar EnergyShrinidhi Handehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-13737291240064435402012-04-09T12:37:28.767+05:302012-04-09T12:37:28.767+05:30Although a sunny climate is helpful. I don't ...Although a sunny climate is helpful. I don't think it's only about that. I believe a better way to store these absorbed solar power should also be a concern to make solar energy more viable.photovoltaic solar panelshttp://www.solarpanelsgreendeal.co.uk/pv-solar-panelsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-8884940374757284472011-11-09T05:22:56.486+05:302011-11-09T05:22:56.486+05:30You're lucky to live somewhere sunny. I live i...You're lucky to live somewhere sunny. I live in the UK, where solar panels can still pay themselves off over time, but solar power must be a brilliant investment in India, not just on a small scale for gadgets but on a wider scale for household electricity production.Solar Panels!http://www.talksolarpanels.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-31302436624723712692011-10-10T12:51:51.400+05:302011-10-10T12:51:51.400+05:30I sure hope solar technology catches up. If they ...I sure hope solar technology catches up. If they can just make it a tad more efficient with electricity-production, it would really help.solar energyhttp://www.solarpanelsinfo.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-31821726606312881272010-12-25T11:18:02.621+05:302010-12-25T11:18:02.621+05:30Lalit Patnaik:
Thanks for pointing out. I am not ...Lalit Patnaik:<br /><br />Thanks for pointing out. I am not aware much about Harish Hande, will try to figure out.<br /><br />Anon:<br />thanks<br /><br />Sky:<br />Do share the link once you publish exact cost details<br /><br />Vijay:<br />I do not have much pointers at this time. Will try to figure out something. Google is the best friend.<br /><br />Rony Daniel: Good idea, someone should experiment itShrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-69399789590524327952010-07-12T22:16:08.977+05:302010-07-12T22:16:08.977+05:30Your post - and especially your name - reminds me ...Your post - and especially your name - reminds me of Harish Hande and his commendable job with Selco Solar. Hope more and more people take to renewable energy, especially solar energy, in a big way.Lalit Patnaikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904579821827212188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-32974963144749693432010-07-03T01:35:58.257+05:302010-07-03T01:35:58.257+05:30Hi all,
I liked your article verymuch. planning to...Hi all,<br />I liked your article verymuch. planning to build a farmhouse with solar power. Waiting for more information on cost, good dealers, etc.<br /><br />Thank you,<br />Go Green!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-55573870468634545772010-04-26T06:35:09.843+05:302010-04-26T06:35:09.843+05:30Hi Everyone, nice to see a blog and a community te...Hi Everyone, nice to see a blog and a community teaming up with solar power interests. I have been doing some research for solar power for homes. A few latest technologies have come up with which u can power your entire house (yes without having to take a connection from your govt elec). Start up cost is what i am trying to find out. But as far as i can see, the shift in the thinking of people has really ignited the Solar power. Will try to post the exact details of the cost, production capacity and installation of residential solar plant for an independent house. If any one has any info, pls share. Good LuckUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15283873501138174573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-63846720577416794752010-04-25T01:44:53.749+05:302010-04-25T01:44:53.749+05:30Hi.. I am making my home of 3 BHk in the outskrits...Hi.. I am making my home of 3 BHk in the outskrits of Banhalore. Please guide as to how to go about understanding my solar requirements. which kind of panels should i go for, and what kind of invertors or batteries i need to go for. would appreciate if you could guide me on this regard and email me at vijay.yvcs@gmail.comvijayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060190929502232465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-75914291824818323822010-04-07T00:19:30.831+05:302010-04-07T00:19:30.831+05:30How about using solar power on a hot summer day fo...How about using solar power on a hot summer day for AC or fans as most of the time in day time there will be unsheduled power cuts and also there is no need to have a battery as the power generation and consumption will happen together.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770946111570713663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-10045537973347097712010-03-25T09:20:40.421+05:302010-03-25T09:20:40.421+05:30Thanks Satish and Hebbar sir for detailed comments...Thanks Satish and Hebbar sir for detailed comments and insights.<br /><br />Solar water heaters are now used by many households, still a lot of them use LPG/Electricity...<br /><br />Thanks for tip of on usage of low wattage bulbsShrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-89618676495172565242010-03-24T15:40:59.065+05:302010-03-24T15:40:59.065+05:30Low voltage bulbs can be used to light more lights...Low voltage bulbs can be used to light more lights, at a lower capacity battery; one of our friends used only five bulbs for his house and total cost tuned upto 7k. Solar energy is to be harvested more vigourously in tropical countries like India, where almost all the months of year get Sun rays. The research in this area should be towards reducing the cost of solar panels.sasi.hebbarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00497115367190015753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-7853547158298584302010-03-23T15:34:54.436+05:302010-03-23T15:34:54.436+05:30Solar energy is a good source & viable alterna...Solar energy is a good source & viable alternative to reduce global warming.NDTV conducted a good initiative called Greenathon where contributions were received from allover the world for providing solar lights to remote villages which do not have supply of electricity yet.<br /><br />Use of solar water heater is a very good solution to reduce use of scarce electricity.Use of electricity for heating must be avoided as far as possible as it is a very inefficient process where lot of energy is wasted.All such inefficient processes should use solar energy which is available abundantly in most part of India.<br /><br />Use of Solar powered lights is good option for rural areas where availability of continuous power is an issue due to frequent load shedding & other problems.First costs are still high but where electricity is not available as & when required people should consider use of solar energy which will serve larger interest of society ie global warming by reducing CO2 emission due to reduced usage of fossil fuels.satishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196350135541165843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-29078665982114252182010-03-23T14:49:37.802+05:302010-03-23T14:49:37.802+05:30Ram,
Yes, it is a good alternative for Chennai, a...Ram,<br /><br />Yes, it is a good alternative for Chennai, also to most of the Indian cities for that matterShrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-42216695618267264992010-03-23T14:47:15.896+05:302010-03-23T14:47:15.896+05:30A useful comment by Satish karanth through buzz:
...A useful comment by Satish karanth through buzz:<br /><br />"Separate wiring can be avoided I feel by connecting the battery to the mains (like they connect invertor which also runs on battery).The lamps to be used on solar can only be changed to CFL or LED( which is the latest in luminaires crompton makes them).<br /><br />when you are using battery there is cost of battery replacement after ceratin cycles of charge /discharge.Check this with battery manufacturers.SMF batteries are better."Shrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-50917471763356489052010-03-23T14:26:44.910+05:302010-03-23T14:26:44.910+05:30Well thought out. Though the initial cost is quite...Well thought out. Though the initial cost is quite high, I would still go for it if the efficiency is good or if it can provide 24/7 power.<br /><br />Apart from government enforcing industrial complexes to go for solar power, even residential builders can be asked to provide solar power for their new ventures. I am sure in city like chennai where there is no dearth for solar energy, this should really be a good option.Trails of a Travelerhttp://www.photography-travel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-71128938890268874422010-03-23T14:06:10.431+05:302010-03-23T14:06:10.431+05:30Mohan,
Agree. I'm sure over a period of time ...Mohan,<br /><br />Agree. I'm sure over a period of time people will adopt it, just wishing it to happen faster...<br /><br />Nalini<br /><br />Well, sounds like a sensible investment, but pls be informed that Solar Energy is not yet a complete replacement for Electricity Board. At 23k we get only 4 normal lamps (shown in pic) and a fan which runs for 3-4 hours a day. If we've to to run entire house (let us say one each of TV, AC, refrigerator, grinder, pump etc) then cost will be enormous. <br /><br />I am hoping cost will come down fastShrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-51912337923778423572010-03-23T09:26:40.325+05:302010-03-23T09:26:40.325+05:30sounds good since the inverter draws on electricit...sounds good since the inverter draws on electricity for which we have to pay...so it's initial cost, 15,000 <br />+ about 5-600 in the bill/month<br />but the solar alternative is a 23K onetime investment...sounds really good<br />has he created solar pumps yet...I am interested in these products for my farm house...do send me the contactNalini Hebbarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15829943036546766563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-67436208667748295042010-03-23T08:55:59.020+05:302010-03-23T08:55:59.020+05:30A widespread adoption of solar products will resul...A widespread adoption of solar products will result in bulk orders, which in turn brings down the end product cost. You have rightly pointed it out. 4hrs of solar energy utilization can go a long way given the unscheduled power cuts and ever increasing demand for electricity.Mohanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13972730925648834552noreply@blogger.com