Right from a very young age, we have been taught a golden lesson, not to waste resources. And electricity is considered a major resource because even today, a vast majority of it is produced by either water or by burning fossil fuel like coal, petrol etc. Yet, we see very often, people leaving fans and lights running when they are not really using them. Add to this that we live in a connected world, where each of us has a bag full of electronic items including mobile devices, routers, phones etc that need electricity to charge or run, more often than not, we end up wasting a lot of electricity. This results not only in the depleting resource but also higher electricity bills.

The months of summer in the Northern cities of India like Delhi, Noida, Chandigarh, Lucknow are especially brutal and you need AC's, Refrigerator, Fans, Coolers etc running which all lead to higher bills. Not to forget, the ever-increasing cost of electricity. So, while the obvious solution seems to be to turn off the appliances when not being used, that is not going to be enough to save you from high electricity bills.

What else can you do? At MYSUN, we understand your power requirement and consumption pattern like no one else. Our highly experienced technical team, therefore has a list of things that they recommend for any residential, commercial or an industrial user, to reduce their Electricity bill. The list is in the form of an infographic, shared below. Do check it out and share with your friends.

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Our purchasing habits today are defined by how much can we save on our shopping. The internet has played a key role and today we make sure to find the 'Best Deal' before we decide to invest into anything. Yet, despite this evolving behavior of putting savings first, there are some key things on which we spend far too much than we should be spending. Our electricity bill is a case in point. While we hear often in summers that we must curb the consumption of appliances to ensure the electricity bill is kept under a check, the other 8 months, we are glad to pay what comes.

What if you could actually save all that money? What if we told you, from next month, you can reduce your electricity bill by at least 90%? Not a fantasy, this is possible if you go with a rooftop solar system on your homes. With large roofs and a very favorable climate with more than 300 sunny clear days in Lucknow, rooftop solar is a fantastic savings solution. Not only do you make a positive contribution to the environment, you also save massively on your electricity bill.

Let's elucidate our point, with an example. Say, you stay in an independent home in Gomti Nagar in Lucknow and pay Rs 8,000 on your electricity bill. This makes your yearly expense on the electricity bill alone to be Rs 96,000, almost a lakh. Using the MYSUN Solar Calculator, the most accurate yet easy to use Solar calculator, we found out that with Net Metering, your recommended solar system size would be about 9 kW. This would bring down your electricity bill from Rs 8000 per month to only Rs 948 giving you a saving of Rs 7,052 every month. That equates to roughly Rs 85,000 saved every year. When you go solar, the return on your investment comes to be about 19.6%, which is almost three times of what you get on FDs today. Isn't this an awesome deal?

What's more is that if you decide to go solar with MYSUN, you also get to build your own payment plan under the MYSUN Flexi-Pay scheme where you have the option of also purchasing the system at no downpayment at all. With a World-Class service, top quality Internationally A rated solar equipment, with MYSUN, you are in very safe hands. We understand that every roof in Lucknow is different and have executed several projects in your neighborhood already. So, without waiting any further, go ahead and e-mail to us on [email protected] or simply call us on 9873167009 and start your solar journey in Lucknow. You can also find the Rooftop Solar Policies of Lucknow on our website here.

When you think of some of the best-planned cities in India, the name of Chandigarh and Greater Noida generally feature in any list. With fantastic wide roads and well-planned sectors, Greater Noida is a wonderful city to stay in if you like peaceful and quaint lifestyle. The fact that it is in the National Capital Region or NCR, means it is well connected to the Capital City of India, New Delhi and therefore you are never too far away. As one of the modern new cities of India, doesn't Greater Noida deserve a modern source of power? What's more is that this transition can be extremely beneficial for you financially.

Let's take an example. A household in Greater Noida on an average spends about Rs 7500 on the electricity bill. This amounts to spending close to Rs 90,000 on just electricity bill annually. But what if you could trim this down substantially and also ensure that your environment and surroundings are kept gorgeous green and clean? Going solar can help you not just trim your electricity bill by a lot but also prove to be an intelligent investment in the long run. Today, you can expect about 6.5% return on your investment from FDs while market being volatile can give you about 12-13% return on a good day. But going solar can be far more beneficial.

We ran past this case the MYSUN Solar Calculator, which instantly gives you your savings potential as well as the solar system and financial details, and concluded that going solar makes fantastic financial sense. With a monthly bill of Rs 7,500, if you opt with Net Metering, your electricity bill monthly will come down to just Rs 988. This would ensure that you make a lifetime savings of Rs 20.2 Lakh and get a Return on your Investment of 20.8% per annum. That's a lot of savings and almost triple the RoI than what banks promise.

Since a Rooftop solar system will accompany you for 25 years, it is imperative that you invest in the right one. With MYSUN, you can be rest assured of a top of the line service as well as best in the market solar equipment. It is also quite interesting to note that the first city that MYSUN started operation in was Greater Noida and therefore we know the city like the back of our hands. Each rooftop is unique and therefore has to be treated differently and that is where our team of highly experienced Solar Advisors will add immeasurable value. With an advanced site survey, not only will you be offered the best and most optimum solution for your rooftop but also have Flexible Solar Financing Options that you could avail. Under MYSUN Solar Financing, you can own your solar system at easy monthly installments. You can also view the Rooftop Solar policy for Greater Noida on our website here.

So, start your savings journey today and if you are looking for a solar company in Greater Noida, simply pick up your phone and give us a call on 9873167009. You could also E-Mail us on [email protected]. We look forward to meeting you in Greater Noida.

It was reported in September that the electricity tariffs in the capital city of India will be hiked by an average of about 4-6% thanks to a new surcharge that has been introduced. Next in the queue to face the hike in the electricity bill is the state of Punjab which will see a hike of about 12% on an average on the electricity tariffs. The bad news does not end here, as this hike is retrospective in nature, being brought into regulation from the start of the financial year. Therefore, the arrears that have accumulated, will be charged in the upcoming electricity bills.

The worst hit by this announcement are the residential users who have consumed more than 500 units of electricity in a month as the tariff for them stands at Rs 7.36, 12.2% higher. For those in the lower slabs, such as in the 101-300 units consumed per month and 301-500 units consumed, the hike is relatively lower at 6.68% and 8.99% respectively. For the industrial and commercial users too, there is a 10% hike, though the Government of Punjab has assured that the tariff will not exceed the promised figure of Rs 5 per unit.

According to Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) chairwoman, Ms Kusumjit Sidhu there will be a negligible hike in the next two years too. In the last ten years, the hike in the power tariffs in Punjab has been approximately 60%, and it looks to be only going northwards as the state electricity board has set up stiff revenue targets.

With the ever-increasing electricity tariffs in Punjab and rooftop solar becoming more affordable than ever, it makes complete economic and financial sense for the residents to produce and consume their own power. This way, not only will you be absolved of any such power hikes in the future but also will be assured of high returns on your investment.

If you are in Punjab and looking to go solar, you may go ahead and write to us directly mail on [email protected] or call us at: 9873167009

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Going solar today is not just a decision that is beneficial to the environment but also a high return and safe investment option. You have assured returns in the range of 15-30% depending on your requirement and the system size that you have picked. The Solar PV system requires minimal maintenance and is sure to be active and producing power even 25 years after the installation, making it the new best friend for your home. In these 25 years, not only do the panels on your rooftop produce clean and green energy, they also help reduce your electricity bill making it a win-win. But the advantages of installing solar are far and beyond these. We have shared most popular reasons why you should go solar in a wonderfully crafted infographic in house below.

If you are looking for a full solar service provider, who can not just help install solar but also help you understand the potential of solar at your site and ensure you get the best generation possible as well as provide you with easy to avail solar financing options, MYSUN is the ideal solar partner for you. You can start your solar journey and avail our solar services by scheduling your site survey here. image source: greenoptimistic

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has decided to add a new surcharge on the electricity bill starting September 1, due to which the electricity bills in the National Capital will be higher. The freshly ordered tariffs will retain the same tariff per kWh, but because of the revised fixed charges, the effective tariff consumers will pay in Delhi will be higher. A new surcharge of 3.7% has been added to all power bills alongside the existing 8% charge that was already there. Further, a fixed charge has been levied on the basis of your sanctioned load, which is the maximum load that your household loads can derive out from the DISCOM.

For those of you on a 1kW connection, the fixed charges have actually been reduced from Rs 40 a month to Rs 20 a month. For a 2 kW sanctioned load, for up to 400 units consumed, the fixed charges have been unchanged and will remain at Rs 40. However, most of the connection in Delhi are 3kW and beyond, and this is where the new fixed charges have been levied. For 3 kW sanctioned load users, the fixed charges have been increased to Rs 105 from Rs 100, which could see your electricity bill jump up by about 3.4%. For those residential properties where sanctioned load is 4kW, the fixed charges have been increased by Rs 40, and with the new surcharge, the bill will go up by 4.5%. The worst affected are those with 5 kW sanctioned load where the fixed charges have been set at Rs 175 instead of Rs 100 and with a further surcharge, you will most likely see your bill increase by about 4.6%.

Overall, for most of the residents, you can expect about 4% increase in your electricity bill from this billing cycle onwards. In the times where everything is becoming more expensive, this increase in power costs should come as little surprise. However, if only you had opted for a rooftop solar plant and were producing your own power, this would be no news for you and you would have been unaffected. Still, it is not too late to act for you to connect with one of the best solar companies in Delhi/ NCR. If you want to ensure that you are isolated from these price rises in the cost of power, go ahead and schedule your site survey on MYSUN and get home your own solar system.

If you are contemplating going solar and have or are planning to choose MYSUN as your solarization partner, you must have noticed, that the Site Survey is the first step. In fact, we begin your solar journey by performing a site survey.

In the last one year of being in operations and speaking to literally thousands of customers, one question we have been repeatedly asked -why is site survey so important? Some customers ask, “There are a  plenty of solar companies in the market that are fine to share a solar system quote just by looking at the electricity bill and some images of the rooftop. So why this effort of a dedicated engineering team visiting our rooftop, spending at least a couple of hours, using highly advanced and sophisticated tools before preparing a detailed quote?” Since the answer to this question has several aspects, and we feel site survey is the most crucial part of you going solar, we wrote a blog on the same. Follow along:

Why is site survey so important?

Each Rooftop is Unique:

Unlike a lot of countries especially in Europe where houses are built similarly, in India, each household, each building, each rooftop is unique. It has unique designs, unique installations and therefore needs to be studied like a unique individual case. The only way to accurately know what your rooftop looks like, the neighbourhood there, the kind of objects around the area that will influence the generation is possible via a proper site survey. Your rooftop type, be it the inclination, direction or even construction material plays a very critical role when we design your solar system and the structure that would host the solar panels. Therefore our solar engineers, not just size your rooftop for details like available area and directions, they also do a thorough study of the details mentioned above to ensure the generation from your solar system is the best possible.

Shadow Analysis is Crucial:

Unless you live in complete isolation, which is highly unlikely, there is always a possibility that there are some trees, high-rise building, or other such structures around your installation areas that will cast a shadow. Moreover, the shadow pattern will change from season to season. Due to this shadow, the total sunlight received by the solar systems will be affected. Therefore a good shadow analysis of your rooftop is invaluable as it tells you the correct generation potential and therefore makes key decisions like where should you place the panels and what kind of system size you should be using. A wrong shadow analysis will leave you with an expensive solar system for 25 years that will never perform to its optimum limit.

Your Electricity Bill & Sanctioned Load:

MYSUN Site survey engineers also do a thorough check and bring back crucial information like your sanctioned load, the number of phases of supply your site has and kind of consumption pattern you have. Analysis of this consumption pattern is so important when we design the system as it helps us map your usage correctly so that the benefit from solar is maximum. This would help you depend lot lesser on your DISCOM for power and save on your electricity bill. The information from the bill is also important from the point of view of Net Metering and System Design. Since MYSUN is a full-service company, we also help you obtain the Net Metering and commissioning of your Solar PV Plant. For the same, information of your electricity bill is important.

It helps us ensure your rooftop is usable:

We realize that even though an unused part of the house, your rooftop is crucial. At MYSUN, we handle your rooftop with utmost care. A site survey helps us analyze your rooftop and suggest a design that would make sure your rooftop can be accessible and usable. It also helps us to ensure that the aesthetics of your rooftop is maintained and how best can the installation be done accommodating if there are any existing structures there. A personal inspection during the site survey also helps us when planning the installation as to where would the various components like the inverters or batteries if applicable will be installed.

Any special requirements can be addressed:

What if you want to install a superstructure that would allow you to install the panels at a height allowing you to access your rooftop like normal? Or any other such requirement, we ensure that our engineers note them while conducting the site survey. This is taken care and given special consideration when the system is being designed. All your demands, instructions and requests are duly noted so that your experience of installing solar panels is as smooth as possible and everything is well documented.

Why Site Survey with MYSUN?

Clear from the above, there are several things that come as an output from a site survey. All these points are used and kept into consideration when designing your rooftop solar system. Since MYSUN Site Survey is done by a highly qualified team of site engineers with the latest solar equipment, the report that you eventually get with the system design, as well as the final quote, is highly personalized and highly accurate. The following therefore become a part of a comprehensive site survey report:

• Shading analysis (nearby shading and far shading objects)
• Layout of the site
• Solar access & irradiation analysis
• Module layout in 2D (even 3D layouts are shared in certain cases)li>
• Expected generation - Monthly and Annual for Year 1
• Monthly and Lifetime Savings with ROI
• System capacity and proposal with and without net metering
• Price of the solar system
• Your contribution to the environment
• One proposal for a MYSUN Assured Order with Tier 1 Equipment
• Make of major items in the proposal (Module and Inverter)
• O&M Proposal
• AD Benefits/ EMI Option (If applicable)
• 3D model (if you opt for it)

We treat every customer as an individual and special attention is given to every rooftop that we work on because we believe that a solar system is a highly personalized installation and there is no one size that fits all. So, if you had a question about, why a site survey, we hope this would have helped answer the question.

Currently, the MYSUN Site Survey Services are available in Delhi/NCR. In the regions beyond, it is the responsibility of the MYSUN partners to perform the site survey. We are expanding rapidly in the regions beyond Delhi/NCR so that we are able to serve all our consumers who are showing a keen interest in going solar. So goa head, and schedule your site survey now.

Nobody needs to point out that running a successful business in today's world is a challenge. Not only do you have to ensure your services and deliveries are top notch, every now and again, you have to ensure that you are doing things that stand out from what your competitor is doing. Standing out today has become the flag bearer of success and therefore a successful businessman, will not shy away from the tiniest tricks in the book that would help him gain an advantage over the competitors.

At MYSUN, we strongly believe that going solar is an interesting way for your business to literally stand out. Let us explain:

1) Installing a rooftop solar system on your office building automatically elevates the building stature, quite literally too. Thanks to the high rising or even the flush-mounted solar panels, the building stands out in the surrounding and attracts eye balls. It makes a wonderful impression on anyone walking into the building. Don't they say, the first impression is the last impression? Installing a rooftop solar system not just indicates that you are an environmentally cautious organization but also shows that you are a forward thinking and responsible entity, one that will do everything in its power to do things to help conserve the planet. Before you know it, you will become an envy of the neighborhood and seeing you, your neighborhood would go solar too.

2) Going solar ensures that you save a plenty on your electricity bill. A more detailed information for the same has been shared in our blog post specifically aimed at Industrial folks here. Moreover, with a fixed price of power for the next 25 years, you will be saving yourself from all the escalations that the coming years will bring. If you are a business that relies heavily on manufacturing or repair work, which demands a higher supply of power, going solar can be the best investment for you. In several cases, we have seen that a business can save as much as up to 70% of their current electricity bill by going solar. There is also accelerated depreciation (AD) benefits that can be availed for your business which would help reduce your tax liability when you invest into a solar system. You can always opt for Net Metering, in case you are producing excess power and get compensated for the same. All in all, going solar will not just help you save on your electricity costs but also earn credits if you do not utilize the power generated.

3) The costs of going solar have come down tremendously today. So you need not be a Fortune 500 company to take the decision. In fact, solar has achieved grid parity long back, with cost per unit being much lower than coal or Thermal power. The cost of solar equipment including the panels and the inverter has come down dramatically and affordability is no more a problem. There are several solar financing schemes that are available that make ownership even easier. Therefore, today, finances are the last thing that should keep you from going solar.

4) Going solar helps benefit employee satisfaction. A company is only as good as its employees and with greater awareness, today everybody knows about solar. When an employee sees the company investing in solar, it gives a feeling of assurance that the company cares about nature, surroundings, the planet etc and therefore will most likely to treat the employees well. Having solar in your office, therefore, is not just a good economical, but also an HR positive move.

While solar is beneficial to people in all walks of life, particularly for small to medium sized businesses would find tremendous value in going solar. If your office or industry is located in New Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad or one of the surrounding areas, be it Mahendragarh, Manesar, Panipat, Sonepat, Meerut or Rewari, make sure you go ahead and schedule your site survey on MYSUN to be the first ones to benefit from a list of special services, listed for industrial customers or simply call us at +91-9873167009 to talk to our expert solar advisors.

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With falling solar power prices and increasing prices of electricity from the conventional sources of power, today, solar system for homes on the rooftop is no more a distant dream but a reality. Plenty of residential users today have started adopting solar, not just to meet their power demands in a clean way but also as a source of financial savings and for great returns on investment.

We have talked in much details and depth about how installing solar systems for homes in Delhi makes financial, economic and environmental sense. The case is true for any part of India as we receive easily more than 300 days of direct sunlight throughout the year. So, whether you are in Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Mumbai, Chennai or Bengaluru, installing solar rooftop plant at your residence is a very rewarding decision.

What are the benefits of a solar system at your rooftop?

1) With a solar system, you will be producing and consuming your own power. This means, you will consume power at a set price for the next 25 years. While those around you without solar will keep paying for power slab-wise and increasing grid prices over the years, your cost of power will be fixed today for the next 25 years.

2) In case, your area sees a lot of power cuts, a battery-backed solar system would ensure you have an alternative to grid power and not have to live without fans, lights, and air-conditioners. Unlike the old technology behind traditional inverters, you can run all your appliances including ACs, with your solar system.

3) Producing your own power with the solar system would mean you save on your electricity bill. If you go completely solar, no more electricity bill till the lifetime of your plant.

4) A solar system can be designed and customised according to your needs. Add to it, you will be utilizing your rooftop which is most likely lying barren. Even if you want to make use of your rooftop post installing solar panels, it is possible with the help of structures at extra height.

5) With the cost of solar having coming down drastically, today cost of installing a solar system is highly economical.

6) Needless to day, with a solar system for your home, you will be making a vital contribution to the environment.

Now that you are convinced about installing a solar system on your rooftop at home, what exactly would be the process of installing solar. The first thing obviously would be to research and look for the best partner for the same. At MYSUN, we pride ourselves to be one of the most premium solar rooftop installers in the country. We take care of your rooftop and at all steps in your journey ensure that the consumer gets the best deal. With a globally experienced design and installation team, MYSUN is both experienced and service driven to ensure 360-degree care of each and every project that we sign up for. With MYSUN, the process of going solar is simple and straightforward:

1) The first thing that you must do is to schedule your site survey. Currently, the MYSUN site survey services are available in the entire Delhi/NCR region. For our users, beyond Delhi/NCR, we offer a wonderfully detailed free solar assessment report as well as refer them to our partners that are spread wide and across the country.

2) Once you have scheduled your site survey, a highly advanced assessment of the site is conducted on the day of your choice. It generally takes between 1 to 2 hours to thoroughly map the site, conduct a detailed shadow analysis and take the radiation readings in order to ensure the installed solar system gives you the best generation and hence financial returns. Site assessment is the most critical part of designing your solar system as this is what determines the final design of your system. An improper system design, a wrong shadow analysis true for the next 25 years will mean you are stuck with a poor solar system for life. With MYSUN's engineering team's experience of designing more than a 1000 solar systems, our site assessment methods and techniques are genuinely a class apart.

3) Post the site assessment, our engineering team proposes an expertly design layout for your solar system. During the design process, we ensure the maximum solar power generation highest possible savings and returns. A lot of care is taken into ensuring that the rooftop looks neat and clean and your solar system makes your home stand apart.

4) Alongside the design, a financial proposal is presented to you. Here, if you wish to opt for, you will have the opportunity to use MYSUN Solar Financing products that allow you to build your own financing package, apply for solar loan or use the MYSUN Flexi Pay options. Finance therefore will no longer be the hinderance for you to go solar. Both the design and the financing options can be customised as per your requirement. Our most recent offering allows you to buy a solar system with No Down Payment. That shows our great confidence in the quality and long term reliability of our solar PV systems.

5) Quick delivery and installation: Once you have given your go ahead on the financing and design, we deliver your solar system kit within a few days. It typically takes anywhere between 2 days to 5 days for the installation process to be completed.

6) Post installation, depending upon the type of system you have opted for (here are the different types of solar systems that are available), commissioning of the plant happens with the regulatory permissions and the plant is handed over to you.

While it is all great to install solar and start the generation, in order to maintain the generation, you must sign up an AMC or O&M partner. We have written more details about Service Packages here.

So, there you have everything you need to know about going solar for your residence. It is extremely simple and easy, and with MYSUN, it is reliable as well as trustworthy. So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and book your site survey and install solar system for homes via MYSUN.

If you have been following MYSUN closely, we have often shared why going solar for a residential consumer is both economically viable and technically feasible. In fact, we have taken several cases of cities like Delhi, Gurgaon etc to explain case by case, how going solar does not just have a positive impact on the environment but also help you start saving on your electricity bill and prove to be a fantastic investment. Here is everything a residential solar rooftop user should know about O&M.

Why should you go for O&M for your solar plant in the first place?

While you know all about what solar brings with it, what about life after you have installed the solar plant on your rooftop. As you are aware, to function to their optimum generation capacity, solar plants require a basic minimum regular maintenance. This is no more than what you would do for your car or say even your wardrobe, where every few days, you would take some time to organize and clean things. To ensure a long life and good generation, you should look to hire an O&M agency who at a nominal charge will do the maintenance of your solar plant and keep it shining. A well credentialed solar O&M partner can go a long way in helping you get high returns from your plant. A seasoned pro would be able to sense if there is something wrong with the system and raise the flag. While an individual consumer may be able to do basic cleaning himself, unless he has a sound technical understanding, preventive maintenance is not something he would be able to offer.

When you go ahead and choose MYSUN as your preferred partners for your rooftop solar plant, you are offered a range of very reliable and lucrative packages for O&M. As a team of solar experts and your installers, it is always better advised to have just one team to look after the plant. Just like you would not purchase a new computer without an extended warranty today, buying an O&M package is very similar. It ensures long life of your solar system and is totally worth the investment. Look at it this way, money spent in maintenance will automatically be paid back with higher generation and therefore higher savings. For a wise man, money spent in this case, is money earned.

What does your O&M Partner do?

An O&M partner performs three very important tasks:

1) He monitors and reports the generation: While most of the inverters today are capable of showing you the generation of your system, an O&M partner deciphers whether the generation happening is optimum or not. Some O&M partners also provide remote monitoring, using which the partner, sitting in his office can check the logs daily and give you the numbers. This is why having an O&M partner who is an expert in the field of solar is so crucial. He will be able to observe and make sense out of the generation data that an untrained eye would not be able to. Most of the flags that something is wrong can be raised with regular monitoring and periodic reporting.

2) He will perform preventive maintenance: Since your O&M partner will be keeping a keen eye on the generation of the system, he will be able to alerted to a problem perhaps, even before it has come to fore. A classic case of a stick in time, saves nine. As mentioned above, regular cleaning of the panels as well as equipment checks are also done and are a part of preventive maintenance. Frequency of cleaning depends on one O&M partner to another, but generally, it is about two times a year.

3) Corrective Maintenance: In case something is not correct, the O&M team should be technically sound to fix it. In case there is a problem, a proper diagnosis of the same will be done and a replacement either would be made or ordered from the installer to ensure the system continues to operate at optimum. Generally, with the improving technology, corrective maintenance is not often required, but just in case if there is for example a wire that has become loose or there is a panel that is not performing as well as it should, corrective maintenance would ensure that your generation is not hampered in the long run.

What should you keep in mind when choosing an O&M partner for your residential solar rooftop plant

By now you understand that an O&M partner is a must and you should be enrolling with one from day 1, but what qualities should you look into the partner. Here are a few:

1) An ideal partner should have enough experience in handling O&M of systems of the size that you are installing. If possible, you should look for the customer feedback on the partner and speak to few of the clients to get a better idea.
2) While O&M is not in itself a very technical task, a partner with a solid background in solar is always preferred.
3) Always choose a partner who is willing to provide a long term service and a long term contract. Looking for a new partner every year can be a big hassle.
4) As mentioned before, if your installer itself provides O&M service it is best to go with them as they would have full knowledge and understanding of the system. In the case of a repair requirement, the turnaround time here would be significantly faster.
5) It would be a bonus if your O&M partner already has a project or two in your neighborhood and regularly visits there.

While the above points are good to have, they are by no means a deal breaker. The bottom line is that you should sign up with an O&M partner from day 1 and should treat it as an investment that the system will pay back rather than as an expense. If you have any queries on O&M or on selecting your O&M partner given you already are a residential solar rooftop owner, you can get in touch with the MYSUN team of solar experts using our contact us page.