🌞 How a Solar System Works for Homes: A Simple Guide for Homeowners in Tamil Nadu
- Newera Renewables
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
Switching to solar energy can seem technical at first—but once you understand how a residential solar system works, it all clicks. At Newera Renewables, we believe every homeowner in Chennai and across Tamil Nadu should know exactly what they’re investing in. So here’s a simple, step-by-step breakdown of how solar panels power your home.
☀️ Step 1: Sunlight Hits Your Solar Panels
Solar energy starts with sunlight—and we’re lucky to have plenty of it year-round in Tamil Nadu. Your solar panels, usually mounted on your rooftop. These cells in the solar panel absorb sunlight and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity.
🔍 Fun Fact: Chennai receives over 300 sunny days per year—making it ideal for residential solar systems.
⚡ Step 2: Inverter Converts DC to Usable AC Power
Your home appliances run on alternating current (AC), not DC. That’s where the solar inverter comes in. It converts the DC electricity from your panels into AC electricity, which can then be used to power everything in your home—lights, fans, refrigerators, TVs, and more.
🔌 Step 3: Powering Your Home
Once converted to AC, the solar electricity flows through your home’s electrical panel (distribution box) just like regular grid power. Your home will automatically use the solar energy first—only pulling from the grid when needed (like at night or during cloudy weather).
This means lower monthly electricity bills, especially during peak sunlight hours.
🔋 Step 4 (Optional): Store Excess Energy in a Battery
If you install a solar battery, you can store unused solar power during the day and use it at night or during power cuts.
On-Grid Systems: No batteries, relies on grid backup
Off-Grid Systems: Fully independent, requires batteries
Hybrid Systems: Combines solar, grid, and battery
🔁 Step 5: Net Metering – Send Extra Power Back to the Grid
With net metering, any excess solar electricity you generate is sent back to the TNEB grid. In return, you get credits on your bill. At the end of the month, you only pay for the difference—this is called net energy billing.
✅ Tamil Nadu offers net metering under TANGEDCO for residential users, making solar even more rewarding.
🛠 What’s Included in a Typical Residential Solar System?
Here’s what Newera Renewables provides when we install a solar system for your home:
Component | Purpose |
Solar Panels | Capture sunlight and generate DC power |
Solar Inverter | Convert DC to AC for home use |
Mounting Structure | Securely install panels on your rooftop |
Net Meter | Measure energy export/import with grid |
Battery (optional) | Store excess energy for later use |
Monitoring System | Track performance via mobile/web app |
🏡 Why Residential Solar Is a Smart Move in Tamil Nadu
Save up to 90% on your TNEB bill
Upto Rs 78,000/- subsidy available for eligible homeowners
Quick ROI (3–5 years average)
Clean energy for a greener future
Increase property value with modern energy solutions
👨🔧 Let Newera Renewables Design Your Perfect Home Solar System
We make going solar simple for homeowners and commercials in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, and beyond. Our solar consultants will assess your rooftop, design the right system, handle all approvals, and install everything professionally.
📞 Call us at +91-934-23456-45
🌐 Get a free site evaluation at www.newera-renewables.com
📩 Email: contact@newera-renewables.com
Ready to harness the sun from your rooftop?
Choose Newera Renewables—Tamil Nadu’s trusted solar experts.
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