Solar Panels in Siliguri, সোলার প্যানেল, শিলিগুড়ি - West Bengal

Siliguri, from once being a ‘No Man’s Land’ to the ‘Gateway of North-Eastern India,’ with a population of nearly 1 million people in the metropolitan city and rural regions, Siliguri is situated on Mahananda River. Siliguri is known for its clean and green environment and tourism industry. The city also called with three Ts, ‘Tea, Timber and Tourism’.

The temperature of the city reaches up to 35 degree Celsius and sometimes over in summer season and dips down to 2 degrees or 3 degrees Celsius in winter season. There are multiple power cuts in Siliguri and its nearby regions. The concept of usage of electronic vehicles in Siliguri is less popular.

Solar Panels in Siliguri

The city is so beautiful that the tourist attraction is always stagnant in the city. The city also faces multiple power outages in summer season. The people of Siliguri majorly use cooling and heating equipments to keep the house cool and warm in different seasons. A solar panel with required watt capacity can easily provide the needed power for a house or a dedicated area.

The area of Siliguri is less populated and has normal population density compared to other cities in India. The people here use Mono-Crystalline solar panels with mostly ‘off-grid’ solar system. Given below is the definition of solar panel according to their functioning and performance.

1. Mono crystalline Solar Panels: The Mono Crystalline solar panels use half cut technology which make is 22% more efficient than the other solar panels and it starts from 390 Watt and comes in 24V solar panel. The voltage in this solar panel is 45V and the ampere is 10A.

2. Bi-Facial Solar Panels: The latest technology solar panels are “Bi-facial” solar panels which are super high- efficient and due to its new technology, they require less space for installation and generate more power from both the directions than the classic solar panels. They are available in 440 Watt capacity and have a 22% better efficiency.

3. Poly-Crystalline Solar Panel: The productions of Poly-Crystalline solar panels were ceased in 2022 by the Indian government.

Solar Panel Price in Siligur

The price range for a solar panel in the city of Siliguri usually ranges in between ₹ 1,500 INR to ₹ 28,000 INR. There are some factors that may change the price of a solar panel, some of the factors are, the brand of the solar panel, technology, watt capacity, power capacity, number of solar panels, quality, location, etc.

Classification of Solar Panels in Kilo Watt -

1kW Solar Panel in Siliguri

A 1kW solar panel in Kolkata will be available from ₹ 50,865 INR to ₹ 56,000 INR. The power capacity in 1kW will be 390 Watt, 440 Watt and 540 Watt. Going for a 390W will come with 3 solar panels in 1kW. Going for 440W or 540W will come with just 2 solar panels in 1kW capacity of solar panels.

The price range of a 1kW solar panel in Siliguri is listed below –

Solar PV Modules	Quantity	Amount
390W solar panels	3	16,955 * 3 = 50,865
Shark 440W solar panels	2	26,000 * 2= 52,000
Shark 440W Bi-Facial solar panel	2	28,000 * 2= 56,000
Shark 540W solar panel	2	On Demand

 

2kW Solar Panel Price in Siliguri

A 2kW solar panel will start from ₹ 1,00,730 INR to ₹ 1,68,000 INR. The capacity range of a 2kW solar panel will start from 390W, 440W and 540W. Going for a 390W solar panel will provide 6 solar panels with it in the category of 2kW. Switching for 440W or 540W solar panel, the number of solar panels will decrease to just 4.

The price range of a 2kW solar panel in Siliguri is listed below –

Solar PV Modules	Quantity	Amount
390W solar panels	6	-
Shark 440W solar panels	4	-
Shark 440W Bi-Facial solar panel	4	-
Shark 540W solar panel	4	On Demand

 

3kW Solar Panel in Siliguri

A 3kW solar panel will come with a price of ₹ 1,52,592 INR to ₹ 1,68,000 INR. Just like other solar panels in lower capacity, a 3kW solar panel will come with 390W, 440W and 540W variants. The number of solar panels in 390W will be 9 and in 440W and 540W the number of solar panels will decrease to 6 in the category of 3kW solar panels.

The price range of a 3kW solar panel in Siliguri is listed below –

Solar PV Modules	Quantity	Amount
390W solar panels	9	-
Shark 440W solar panels	6	-
Shark 440W Bi-Facial solar panel	6	-
Shark 540W solar panel	6	On Demand

 

Solar Panel for Home Price in Siliguri

The price for a solar panel depends on the watt capacity of the solar panel, a 3kW solar panel will cost from ₹ 1,52,592 INR to ₹ 1,68,000 INR and a 5kW solar panel will start from ₹ 2,54,325 INR to ₹ 2,80,000 INR. (A higher watt solar panel will cost more).

Solar System in Siliguri

As mentioned above, the major demand in the city of Siliguri is of the ‘Off-Grid’ solar system due to its usage even after a power-cut. The price for a solar system ranges from ₹ 80,000 INR and goes up to ₹ 1,50,000 INR (the price may fluctuate a little given on some factors of the solar system).

• On-Grid Solar System: this type of solar system works with the electricity line provided by the local discom (Distribution Company). It works only with the direct power supply and to install a solar system requires written consent (permissions) from the local discom. These solar systems can supply the power back to the local discom. The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL).
• Off-Grid Solar System: this type of solar system will need no permissions from the local discom and it can work without direct-power supply from the local discom. These solar systems cannot supply back the power back to local discom due to the no-connectivity of solar systems.

Solar Companies in Siliguri / Top 10 Companies in Siliguri

The demand of clean and green energy via solar panels is rising in Siliguri and the solar panel companies are opening-up their offices in the city to supply solar panels / solar systems in the city. Currently, there are nearly 50 solar panel companies in the city of Siliguri and the number is rising rapidly.

Here is the list of some solar panels companies who are certified from “Loom Solar” –

Solar Panel Manufacturers in Siliguri

The high and rising demand of solar panels in the city of Siliguri is leading multiple solar panel companies to set-up their manufacturing plants of solar panels / solar systems. All of the solar panel companies do abide the certain set of rules and regulations of the state government and the local discom.

Here is the list of some solar manufacturers and their available outlets in Siliguri –

Electricians in Siliguri

The demand to resolve problems related to solar panels / solar system and the electrical components, the need of highly-skilled electricians is rising in the city of Siliguri. An electrician will provide their proper time to resolve any problem related to solar panel and its electrical components.

Here is the list of some skilled electricians in the city of Siliguri –

Solar Panel Dealers in Siliguri

The solar panel companies in Siliguri are setting-up their head-offices / dealership offices to sell solar panels in the city of Siliguri. A solar panel dealer will provide all the required information and the much needed assistance to install a solar panel at the desired location.

Here is the list of some “Loom Solar” certified dealers in Siliguri –

Inverter Price in Siliguri

One of the major essential parts to save electricity for a solar panel / solar system is an inverter. An inverter is to convert AC (Alternate Current) into DC (Direct Current). The price of a basic inverter starts from ₹ 5,000 INR to ₹ 1,00,000 INR depending on the power capacity of the inverter.

Solar Inverter Price in SIliguri

A solar inverter is an updated / modern version with more high technological and advance features in an inverter and high compatibility for a solar panel / solar system. The price for a solar inverter stars from ₹ 7,000 INR and goes up to ₹ 1,00,000 INR with a variation of 1kW solar panel inverter to 5kW solar panel inverter. The functioning of a solar inverter can be performed in both ‘on-grid’ and ‘off-grid’ solar systems.

Lithium-Ion Battery Price in Siliguri

A Lithium-Ion Battery is a major and essential component of a battery. A lithium-ion battery comes in the same configuration of its compatible inverter. The price for a lithium-ion battery in the city of Salem ranges from ₹ 30,000 INR for a 1kW battery. The price of a 3kW lithium-ion battery will be ₹ 1,50,000 INR.

A Lithium-Ion Battery is a high functioning battery with ‘Zero-Maintenance’ feature compared to a normal ‘Lead-Acid Battery’, due to these defined reason, people in Siliguri chose lithium-ion battery over a lead-acid battery.

Lithium-Ion Manufacturers in Siliguri

The solar panel companies have now started to manufacture Lithium-Ion battery in the city of SIliguri to enhance the solar panel problems and after services.

Here is the given list of some lithium-ion battery manufacturers in Siliguri, who works in Energy Storage, EV and Telicom –

Best Solar Panels in Siliguri

As described in the above paragraphs, the people of Siliguri use Mono-Crystalline solar panels with ‘off-grid’ solar system in a wide majority due to the difficult topograpgy of the city and nearby regions.

Given below are some must know facts before buying a solar panel in Siliguri –

Solar Panel Subsidy in Siliguri

The West Bengal government provides subsidy on 2 schemes i.e., national subsidy scheme and state subsidy scheme under the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL).

To know more about the solar subsidy scheme read our West Bengal subsidy write-up.

Solar Panel Installation in Siliguri

A basic charge of ₹ 7,000 INR is required to install a solar panel / solar system to a desired location (the price may change depending on the ease of accessibility of the location of installation). A solar panel dealer will perform a survey of the location and then will install the solar panel with full assistance.

Electricity Bill in Siliguri

The basic and average electricity consumption in the city lies in between 10 to 15 units in non-summer seasons and 15 to 20 units in summer season.

The average electricity price in the city of Salem lies in between ₹ 5 INR to ₹ 10 INR for 1 unit of electricity for personal consumption and ₹ 10 INR to ₹ 15 INR for commercial consumption, according to the ‘per-unit slab’.

How to Reduce Electricity Bill in Siliguri

The induction of high end and latest electrical equipments will lead to the reduction of price in electricity bills. Even after installing the best available electrical components, the electricity bill keeps on rising then to install a solar panel / solar system will the only best possible option to cut the rising electricity bi

Solar Panel Angle in Siliguri

The angle at which solar panels are installed (angle of inclination) is very very important aspect to be considered at the time of installation. This enables maximum power generation by the solar panels and improves the overall functioning and efficiency of the system. The angle of inclination is generally 22 degrees in Siliguri, with +/- 5 degrees.

Startup Jobs in Siliguri

“Loom Solar” is one of the best solar companies in the India and is establishing its offices in different countries. The head-office of Loom Solar is located in Faridabad, Haryana. Loom Solar is actively looking for skilled electricians, managers and engineers in the solar panel industry.