Solar in Burdwan, সোলার প্যানেল, বর্ধমান - West Bengal

Burdwan, also known as Bardhaman city in the state of West Bengal, with a population of nearly 8 lakh people, Burdwan city is situated on bank of Banka River just north of the Damodar River. The land of Burdwan is an ‘Alluvial Plain’, also known as floodplain. The area of Burdwan is a climate change and climate calamities effective area and is prone to floods. Due to climate reasons, the electricity supply is mostly abrupt.

The area of Burdwan is also an industrial area with rich coal mine, fireclay mines, iron deposits, etc. to keep the power supply continuous in the city of Burdwan and nearby region, a continuous source of power is needed at the time of flooding to keep the essential electrical equipments running. The power supply in remote areas is provided by the usage of solar panels.

Solar Panels in Burdwan

The city majorly uses Mono-Crystalline solar panels due to its cost effectiveness compared to other types of solar panels. There are some small groups who use Bi-facial solar panels due to its more power generation feature. The people of Burdwan use off-grid solar panels to keep their cooling and heating elements running through-out the day.

The usage of cooling equipments like Air Conditioners, Water Coolers, Air Coolers, Refrigerators, Fans, Heaters, Geysers, etc. consumes high units of electricity in a day. A solar panel can easily generate much needed power at the time of power cuts. 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 Burdwan

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

Classification of Solar Panels in Kilo Watt -

1kW Solar Panel in Burdwan

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 Burdwan 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 Burdwan

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 Burdwan 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 Burdwan

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 Burdwan 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 Burdwan

The basic electricity consumption in the city of Burdwan in an average house ranges in bertween 10 to 15 units. The daily electricity consumption may shoot up to 15 to 20 units or above. A 3kW solar panel can generate and supply the needed power. A higher kilowatt solar panel of 5 kW can generate more power and can supply it for more consumption. 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 and with the latest available technology in solar panels).

Solar System in Burdwan

There are basically 2 types of solar systems available in the solar panel market of the city of Burdwan. Given below are the details of solar systems based on their functioning and performance.

• 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 Burdwan / Top 10 Companies in Burdwan

Currently there are nearly 50 countries with their solar panel offices in the city of Burdwan. There are multiple solar panel companies who are in the process to open their head-offices in the city to supply the solar panels demands.

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

Solar Panel Manufacturers in Burdwan

The high rising demand of solar panels in the city of Burdwan is leading multiple solar panel companies to set-up their solar panel / solar system manufacturing plants in the city. The new comer companies of Burdwan, strictly follow certain set of rules and regulations set-up by the West Bengal and the local discom (Distribution Company).

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

Electricians in Burdwan

To resolve any problem related to solar panels and its electrical components. The city of Burdwan is now spending money in the city to produce skilled electricians to provide the rising need of skilled electricians. 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 Burdwan –

Solar Panel Dealers in Burdwan

The solar panel dealers are now setting up their head-offices / dealership offices in the city to provide solar panels / solar systems and services related to it. 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 Burdwan –

Inverter Price in Burdwan

The basic price of an inverter stars from ₹ 5,000 INR and goes up to ₹ 1,00,000 INR with a variation of 1kW solar panel inverter to 5kW solar panel inverter. An inverter is to convert AC (Alternate Current) into DC (Direct Current).

Solar Inverter Price in Burdwan

Just like a normal inverter, a solar inverter is a normal inverter with advance functions and high compatibility with 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.

Lithium-Ion Battery Price in Burdwan

A Lithium-Ion Battery is an essential component for a solar inverter to save the generated electricity and supply the power when required. The price of a Lithium-Ion battery depends on the watt capacity.

The price for a lithium-ion battery in the city of Burdwan 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 most preferred battery in the city of Burdwan due to its high-efficiency factor and ‘Zero-Maintenance’ feature compared to a ‘Lead-Acid’ battery.

Lithium-Ion Manufacturers in Burdwan

The solar panel companies have also started the manufacturing of Lithium-Ion batteries along with the manufacturing of solar panels / solar systems. There are multiple solar panel companies and individual Lithium-Ion manufacturing companies who are setting up their manufacturing units in the city of Burdwan.

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

Best Solar Panel in Burdwan

As mentioned above the people of Burdwan use Mono-Crystalline solar panels with an ‘off-grid’ solar system due to the topography of the city and nearby region and the scarcity of electricity.

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

Solar Panel Subsidy in Burdwan

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 Burdwan

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

Electricity Bill in Burdwan

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 Burdwan

The best possible option to cut down the electricity bill is to install the solar panel which will dramatically bring down the electricity bill price. (Installation of the latest electrical components will also decrease the electricity bill but not as effectively as a solar panel / solar system.

Solar Panel Angle in Burdwan

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 Burdwan, with +/- 5 degrees.

Startup Jobs in Burdwan

“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.