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Solar for shops, offices and small businesses

Understand the first steps for evaluating rooftop solar at a commercial property.

5 min read · SolarGrid Editorial Team · Educational guide

Collect 12 months of electricity bills. Understand daytime and evening usage. Check roof ownership, usable area and shade. Ask the DISCOM about connection capacity and export settlement. Compare CAPEX purchase with a RESCO proposal. Commercial consumers should not assume residential subsidy eligibility.

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