Glossary
Solar operations terms, explained plainly.
The words used across a rooftop solar job, from enquiry to service, defined in a sentence or two, with links to where each one shows up in the product.
What is this glossary? A short reference of terms used in rooftop solar sales, delivery, accounts and service in India.
Terms
From A to Z of a rooftop job.
Definitions are general descriptions, not legal or technical advice.
AMC
Annual maintenance contract. A paid agreement for regular servicing of an installed system.
BOM
Bill of materials. The list of panels, inverters, cables and accessories needed for a job.
Channel partner
A dealer, installer or referrer who brings leads to a solar company and earns a commission.
Commissioning
Testing and switching on a completed system so it starts operating.
DCR
Domestic content requirement. A condition on the origin of modules used under some subsidy schemes.
DISCOM
Distribution company. The electricity utility that supplies power and approves grid connection.
EPC
Engineering, procurement and construction. A company that designs, buys for and builds a solar project.
Inverter
Equipment that converts the direct current from panels into alternating current for use.
Net metering
An arrangement where power exported to the grid is credited against power imported.
Off-grid system
A solar system that runs without a utility connection, usually with batteries.
On-grid system
A solar system connected to the utility grid.
Site survey
A visit to check the roof, shading, load and wiring before a quotation.
Subsidy
A government incentive that reduces the cost of a rooftop system for eligible customers.
Warranty replacement
Replacing a faulty component under manufacturer or installer warranty.
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