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Solar Panel / Module
Converts sunlight into DC electricity using photovoltaic cells. Panels are rated in watts (e.g., 540W) and wired together in strings to reach your system's total capacity.
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Inverter (String vs Microinverter)
Converts the DC electricity from panels into AC electricity your home can use. A string inverter handles a whole row of panels at once and is the standard choice for most rooftops; microinverters attach to each panel individually and help when your roof has partial shading.
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Mounting Structure
The frame that holds panels to your roof at the correct tilt and orientation. Structures are engineered for local wind loads and roof type — RCC, metal sheet, or tile.
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DCDB / ACDB
The DC Distribution Box sits between panels and inverter, housing fuses and surge protection on the DC side; the AC Distribution Box sits between inverter and your home wiring, protecting the AC side and connecting to your net meter.
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Net Meter
A bidirectional meter installed by your DISCOM that measures both the power you import and the power you export, so your bill reflects the net difference.
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Earthing & Lightning Arrestor
Earthing protects your system and household wiring from electrical faults; a lightning arrestor gives the system a safe path for a lightning strike, protecting both equipment and people.
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Cabling
DC cables (UV- and weather-resistant) connect panels to the inverter; AC cables connect the inverter to your ACDB and meter. Proper cable sizing keeps energy losses low over the system's 25-year life.
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Net-Metering Agreement (DISCOM)
The formal agreement with your electricity distribution company that allows your system to export power to the grid and be billed on a net basis — required before commissioning.