FAQ — Saime Green Energy
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Residential & Rooftop Solar (Homeowners) FAQS
1. Why should I consider switching to solar?
Switching to solar reduces your electricity bills, protects against rising tariffs, increases energy independence, lowers your carbon footprint and can qualify for government incentives. Over time, most systems pay back the investment and continue to generate low-cost power.
2. Does solar work in all Indian states and seasons?
Yes — solar works across India year-round. Output varies: highest in the dry season and lower during monsoon months. Southern and western regions generally see higher annual kWh/kWp than some northern/eastern zones.
3. How do I determine the right system size for my home?
Estimate your annual electricity use from bills, then divide by ~1,400 kWh/kW (rule-of-thumb). Example: 7,000 units/year ≈ 5 kW system. Also check available roof area (≈100 sq.ft per kW for typical panels) and future load growth.
4. What types of systems are available and which is best?
- On-grid: Lowest capex, eligible for net metering/subsidy in some cases — best for homes with reliable grid.
- Off-grid: Includes batteries, suitable for remote locations with unreliable grid.
• • Hybrid: Grid + battery backup — best for customers who want backup and load-shifting but cost is higher.
5. How often do panels need cleaning and maintenance?
Minimal maintenance: periodic cleaning (frequency depends on local dust/pollution), annual electrical inspection, and remote performance monitoring. Professional cleaning every few months is common in dusty areas; we recommend scheduled inspections and SCADA alerts for performance drops.
6. Will installation take a long time and who manages permits?
Reputable providers (like Saime) handle the end-to-end process: load assessment, roof/site survey, permit & net-metering application, installation and grid-interconnection. Typical rooftop projects complete within a few weeks to a couple of months depending on approvals.
7. How do I choose a reliable installer?
Look for: proven experience, verified customer reviews, product warranties (panels & inverters), clear pricing and financing options, local support, and post-installation O&M plans.
8. How much does a rooftop solar system cost and are there subsidies?
Costs vary by size, equipment quality and region. Government subsidies or incentives may apply (state/central schemes). We provide detailed quotes and will identify eligible subsidy schemes and financing options (EMI/lease/PPA) in our proposal.
Commercial, Industrial & Corporate (C&I) FAQs
1. Can my company buy power from Saime’s projects? (Open access / Virtual PPA)
Yes. We structure offtake via open-access, captive, or virtual PPA routes depending on site, regulatory constraints and the buyer’s commercial goals. We design contract structures that can deliver predictable, long-term, fixed-price clean power.
2. What is Round-the-Clock (RTC) renewable power and can you provide it?
RTC means guaranteed hourly supply of renewable energy 24×7. We deliver RTC through a combination of generation types (solar, wind), storage (BESS) and contractual arrangements (physical hybrid or bundled vPPAs) for customers that need continuous clean energy.
3. Is battery storage necessary? What are the benefits?
Not always required. Batteries are recommended when you need dispatchability, peak-hour coverage, grid services or RTC guarantees. BESS enables peak-shaving, demand-charge reduction, and provides flexibility/value stacking (ancillary services, time-shifting).
4. What scales of projects do you deliver?
We develop projects from single-site corporate installations (a few MW) to utility-scale ground-mounted plants (tens to hundreds of MW), including grouped SPV approaches for portfolio investors.
5. What is the typical development / commissioning timeline?
Timelines vary by project complexity, permitting and EPC procurement. Typical phases: feasibility & land → permits & PPA negotiations → EPC award → construction → commissioning. Many utility projects move from feasibility to COD in 12–24 months depending on approvals.
6. How are project risks mitigated?
We mitigate risks through bankable designs (Tier-1 equipment), rigorous engineering, EPC contracts with performance guarantees, project insurance, and conservative commercial structuring for offtake and financing.
Technical & Procurement FAQs
1. How do you select major components (panels, inverters, trackers)?
Selection is based on site resource, bankability, warranty terms, local serviceability and total cost of ownership. We prioritise Tier-1 suppliers with proven field performance and local spares / service network.
2. What warranties and O&M packages do you offer?
Standard panel & inverter warranties plus optional extended coverage are included. We offer structured O&M with SLAs for availability, remote monitoring, preventive maintenance schedules and spare-parts provisioning.
3. What grid and regulatory compliances are required?
Projects follow state-specific grid codes, interconnection standards and permitting processes. Our team manages grid studies, applications and works with DISCOMs/TSOs through the approval process.
4. How is performance monitored and reported?
Every project includes SCADA/monitoring with KPIs (availability, energy yield, downtime). We provide monthly performance reports and can offer investor dashboards or gated data-room access for due diligence.
Investment & Partnership FAQs
1. What investment options are available?
- Equity in project SPVs (co-development/JV)
- Buy-and-hold operational assets with contracted revenues
- Structured offtake / corporate PPA exposure
• • Greenfield development participation (early-stage, higher IRR)
2. How do I get access to project financials?
Request the project brief and sign an NDA to receive data-room access and the financial model for projects of interest.
3. What returns and tenure can investors expect?
Returns depend on project stage, offtake structure, capital structure and geographic specifics. We provide modeled IRR and cashflow scenarios in the investor pack tailored to each opportunity.
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