With switch2solar being the buzzword these days, the Bangalore Apartments’ Federation (BAF) has taken a progressive step towards the installation of multiple rooftop solar panels. With the intent of reducing the load on the state power grid, the apartments have collectively reached out to Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) seeking permission to install multiple residential rooftop solar panels. Switch 2 Solar has been serving the best on grid solar system in Bangalore for years to fit the solar industry. The connection with switch2solar will help reduce the peak-load demand, which will impact the effective management of the grid. The more such solar installation on a building the more energy can be added to the grid. BESCOM has come forward and shown its solidarity to this initiative which would result in surplus power.
However, guidance from the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) is needed before BESCOM can come to a final decision in this regard. Meanwhile, a BESCOM spokesperson said that BAF can reach out to KERC directly for detailed guidelines. The current scenario allows the resident welfare association(RWA) installation of Solar PV systems on an even rooftop only. However, apartments have several other broad areas, like the community hall building, gyms, or even parking spaces which can support the installation of solar grids. If this request is approved and solar panels are installed beyond the main roof, there will be an increased generation of power in each apartment building, resulting in less burden and a reduction in load shedding during peak hours.
This is indeed the call of this hour and a green measure for a sustainable environment.