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Forty solar words in plain language, so a quotation never feels like a foreign language.
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A quotation for solar in Raipur can feel like alphabet soup. This glossary explains the words you will meet, grouped so you can find them quickly.
Quick answer: learn kW vs kWh, on-grid vs hybrid, net metering and DCR first; the rest are details.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kW | Power rating of the system at a moment |
| kWh (unit) | Energy used or produced over time; one unit on your bill |
| kWp | Peak rating of the panels under test conditions |
| Capacity factor | How much of the rating you get over a year |
| Sanctioned load | Maximum load approved by the utility for your connection |
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Module / panel | The glass unit that makes DC electricity |
| DCR | Modules made with domestic cells, required for subsidy |
| Inverter | Converts DC to AC and talks to the grid |
| Hybrid inverter | Works with batteries and the grid |
| MPPT | Tracking that maximises panel output |
| Earthing | Safe path for fault and lightning current |
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Net metering | Credit for units sent to the grid |
| Feasibility | Utility check that your connection can host solar |
| CFA | Central financial assistance, the subsidy |
| Vendor | Installer registered on the portal |
| AMC | Annual maintenance contract |
| Payback | Time for savings to cover the net cost |
See kW vs kWh vs kWp and how solar works for worked examples.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Performance ratio | How much of the theoretical output your system actually delivers |
| Degradation | Slow yearly drop in panel output, commonly under one per cent a year |
| Yield | Units produced per kW per year |
| Derating | Reduction in output due to heat, dust or shade |
| Clipping | Inverter limiting output when panels produce more than its rating |
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Import / export | Units drawn from or sent to the grid |
| Bi-directional meter | Meter that counts both directions |
| Banking | Carrying forward surplus credits |
| Anti-islanding | Safety feature that shuts the inverter during grid outages |
| Tariff slab | Rate band for a range of monthly units |
Phrases such as 'tier-1 panels', 'high efficiency' or 'bankable' have no single legal definition. Ask which brand, which model number, which warranty and which certificates support the claim. If the answer is vague, treat it as marketing, not evidence.
Print your quotation, highlight any term you do not recognise and look it up here. If it is not covered, ask the installer to explain in plain language. A reputable company is glad to be asked. Our how solar works guide ties the terms to a simple picture.
Know the words, own the deal. For a method to compare providers, see how to build your own list of the top 10 solar companies in Raipur. The next step is a free survey. Speak to a solar company in Raipur about solar installation in Raipur, ask how solar subsidy in Raipur is processed and read the best solar company in Raipur checklist first. Background reading: solar in Raipur, the solar Raipur area guide and PM Surya Ghar Yojna in Raipur. Everything else is on the solar blog.
kW (capacity) and kWh (energy); confusing them leads to wrong sizing.
Domestic content requirement; the scheme asks for modules made with domestic cells.
A bi-directional meter that records units imported and exported.
The system works with the grid and shuts down in a grid outage unless it is hybrid.
Annual maintenance contract for cleaning and inspection.
Visit C-29, Sector 3, Devendra Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492001, call 083051 31420 or send your details online for a free survey and a written quotation, with the subsidy worked out. Our solar installation in Raipur team replies the same working day.
Next, talk to a solar company in Raipur about solar installation in Raipur. Our solar in Raipur guide explains costs, the solar Raipur guide covers your area and the best solar company in Raipur checklist helps you choose. Want help with solar subsidy in Raipur or PM Surya Ghar Yojna in Raipur? Our team handles the whole file. Quick links: best solar company in Raipur, solar company in Chhattisgarh, solar for home in Raipur, PM Surya Ghar Yojana in Raipur and solar pump in Raipur. Browse every article on the solar blog, or see our solar services.