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Illustration for How Apartments Can Use On-Grid Rooftop Solar During Power Cuts — Safely
5 Jan 2026

How Apartments Can Use On-Grid Rooftop Solar During Power Cuts — Safely

Most apartment solar plants shut down during power cuts due to anti-islanding protection, forcing societies to rely entirely on diesel generators. Learn how Solar–DG synchronizati…

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Illustration representing Indian DISCOMs navigating virtual net metering reforms
11 Dec 2025

Are Indian DISCOMs Having a Kodak Moment? | Virtual Net Metering, Court Orders & Solar Re…

A deep dive into how Indian DISCOMs are resisting Virtual Net Metering - paralleling Kodak’s refusal to embrace digital cameras - and how courts and regulators are stepping in.

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Illustration for Why Apartments Should Move Beyond Diesel Generators — A Complete Solar + Hybrid + LFP Backup Solution | Renowatt Energies
5 Dec 2025

Why Apartments Should Move Beyond Diesel Generators — A Complete Solar + Hybrid + LFP Bac…

Apartment societies still depend heavily on diesel generators for backup, causing high fuel bills, noisy premises, maintenance hassles, and downtime during power cuts. Here is how…

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Illustration for Hybrid Solar + Lithium Battery — The Modern Replacement for Your UPS System | Renowatt Energies
1 Dec 2025

Hybrid Solar + Lithium Battery — The Modern Replacement for Your UPS System | Renowatt En…

If your home UPS is under maintenance, failing frequently, or unable to run your entire home load, upgrading to a hybrid solar inverter with an LFP lithium battery is the modern, …

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Illustration for A Complete Energy Solution for New Homes — Solar + Hybrid Inverter + LFP Battery | Renowatt Energies
1 Dec 2025

A Complete Energy Solution for New Homes — Solar + Hybrid Inverter + LFP Battery | Renowa…

Building a new home? This guide explains how to design a full-home backup system using rooftop solar, hybrid inverters, and LFP lithium batteries. Learn how LFP batteries run your…

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Illustration for How Petrol Pumps Can Replace Diesel Generators Using Solar + Hybrid Inverter + LFP Battery | Renowatt Energies
1 Dec 2025

How Petrol Pumps Can Replace Diesel Generators Using Solar + Hybrid Inverter + LFP Batter…

Petrol pumps rely heavily on diesel generators for backup, but rising fuel costs, noise, pollution, and operational interruptions make DG sets outdated. Learn how solar, hybrid in…

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Illustration for Lead-Acid Battery vs Lithium Battery — Which One Truly Runs Your Entire Home? | Renowatt Energies
1 Dec 2025

Lead-Acid Battery vs Lithium Battery — Which One Truly Runs Your Entire Home? | Renowatt …

A simple, real-world explanation of why lithium batteries outperform lead-acid batteries for running full house loads, longer backup, solar charging, faster performance and long-t…

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Illustration for Before You Choose Solar Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana — Read This | Renowatt Energies
1 Dec 2025

Before You Choose Solar Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana — Read This | Renowatt Energies

Subsidy misuse under PM Surya Ghar Yojana is rising due to cheap vendors and low-quality installations. This article explains how to choose the right system, what specifications t…

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Illustration for Why We Started Liking Microinverters Compared to String Inverters | Renowatt Energies
29 Nov 2025

Why We Started Liking Microinverters Compared to String Inverters | Renowatt Energies

Microinverters are becoming the preferred choice in Indian homes due to their low startup voltage (20V), panel-level optimization, shade tolerance, safety, PID-free operation, lon…

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Illustration for Ongrid Solar vs Hybrid Solar: Which One Should You Choose for Your Home? | Renowatt Energies
29 Nov 2025

Ongrid Solar vs Hybrid Solar: Which One Should You Choose for Your Home? | Renowatt Energ…

Confused between ongrid solar and hybrid solar? This simple India-focused guide explains the difference, benefits, use-cases and compares our 3kW Ongrid (PowerString) and 3kW Hybr…

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Illustration for Quick Solar & SuryaNet RMS: Transforming Every Rooftop Into a Smart Solar Plant
19 Nov 2025

Quick Solar & SuryaNet RMS: Transforming Every Rooftop Into a Smart Solar Plant

Discover how Renowatt’s Quick Solar combined with SuryaNet RMS ensures every solar plant stays healthy, monitored, and high-performing for 25 years—powered by our 24×7 automated S…

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Illustration for Virtual Net Metering in Karnataka | Tariffs, Policy Order & Shared Solar
17 Nov 2025

Virtual Net Metering in Karnataka | Tariffs, Policy Order & Shared Solar

Understand how Karnataka’s 2025–26 KERC order enables Virtual Net Metering, new DSPV reforms, and shared solar investments for apartments, institutions, and cooperatives.

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Illustration for Virtual Net Metering Is the Future of Solar Energy | Renowatt Energies
17 Nov 2025

Virtual Net Metering Is the Future of Solar Energy | Renowatt Energies

Explore how Virtual Net Metering democratizes solar, enables shared plants for apartments and businesses, and powers smart, policy-ready energy ecosystems.

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Illustration for Potential Induced Degradation (PID) in Solar Panels & Importance of Proper Earthing | Renowatt Energies
12 Nov 2025

Potential Induced Degradation (PID) in Solar Panels & Importance of Proper Earthing | Ren…

Learn how Potential Induced Degradation (PID) silently reduces your solar generation and how proper earthing with copper-bonded or chemical electrodes can prevent it, saving crore…

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Illustration for Why Remote Monitoring Systems (RMS) Matter for Solar Plants | Renowatt Energies
6 Nov 2025

Why Remote Monitoring Systems (RMS) Matter for Solar Plants | Renowatt Energies

Discover how a universal, always-connected RMS like SuryaNet keeps your solar plant visible, reliable, and high-performing — even in low-connectivity areas.

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Illustration for Why Panel Quality Matters More Than You Think | Renowatt Energies
4 Nov 2025

Why Panel Quality Matters More Than You Think | Renowatt Energies

Discover why Renowatt insists on Grade A PV modules, how they eliminate hidden defects, and the performance gains of premium components.

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Illustration for Quick Solar – Solar Made Simple, Honest, and Hassle-Free | Renowatt Energies
3 Nov 2025

Quick Solar – Solar Made Simple, Honest, and Hassle-Free | Renowatt Energies

See how Renowatt’s Quick Solar kits offer transparent pricing, Grade A materials, and subsidy support so homeowners can go solar with confidence.

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Illustration for Green Open Access vs Virtual Net Metering | Renowatt Energies
15 Oct 2025

Green Open Access vs Virtual Net Metering | Renowatt Energies

Compare Green Open Access (GOA) with Virtual Net Metering (VNM) to understand policy requirements, ideal use cases, and cost savings for large consumers.

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Illustration for What is Virtual Net Metering? | Renowatt Energies
14 Sept 2025

What is Virtual Net Metering? | Renowatt Energies

Understand how virtual net metering helps apartments and gated communities share rooftop solar energy and lower common-area electricity bills.

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Illustration for Group Net Metering Explained | Renowatt Energies
14 Sept 2025

Group Net Metering Explained | Renowatt Energies

Learn how group net metering lets multi-meter properties pool generation, offset multiple DISCOM bills, and maximize solar ROI.

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Illustration for Community Solar: A Beginner’s Guide | Renowatt Energies
14 Sept 2025

Community Solar: A Beginner’s Guide | Renowatt Energies

An introductory guide to community solar models, billing structures, and how collective projects make clean energy accessible to every resident.

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