Home lighting System are powered by solar
energy using solar cells that convert solar energy (sunlight)
directly to electricity. The electricity is stored in batteries
and used for the purpose of lighting whenever required. These
systems are useful in non-electrified rural areas and as reliable
emergency lighting system for important domestic, commercial
and industrial applications. The SPV systems have found important
application in the dairy industry for lighting milk collection/
chilling centres mostly located in rural areas.
The Solar Home Lighting system is a fixed
installation designed for domestic application. The system
comprises of Solar PV Module (Solar Cells), charge controller,
battery and lighting system (lamps & fans). The schematic
of the HLS is given below. The solar module is installed in
the open on roof/terrace - exposed to sunlight and the charge
controller and battery are kept inside a protected place in
the house. The solar module requires periodic dusting for
effective performance.
Operation Time
The above systems are designed
to give a daily working time of 3-4 hours with a fully charged
battery. The system provides for buffer storage for 1-2 non-sunny
/cloudy days.
System Cost & Subsidy
Under the subsidy scheme of
GEDA /MNES 50% subsidy, on the cost of each of the four models
approved by MNES, is being provided. The specifications of
the models included in the subsidy scheme (2002-03) are shown
in the table below.
Models
System Capacity
No.of Lights
Tubular Battery
II
37 Wp
2 nos. - 9W CF Lamps
12V, 40 Ah
III
37 Wp
1 - 9W CFL + 20W DC Fan
12V, 40 Ah
IV
74 Wp
2 - 9W CFL + 20W DC Fan
12V, 75 Ah
V
74 Wp
4 nos. - 9W CF Lamps
12V, 75 Ah
Beneficiary Eligibility
& Application Procedure
Any individual legally residing
in Gujarat is eligible for availing the subsidy under the
Scheme. Subsidy is subject to prior approval of GEDA. Prescribed
subsidy application forms can be obtained from GEDA office
or authorised manufacturers listed overleaf.
Main Application:
Solar Energy
Contact:
Gujarat Energy Development Agency
2nd floor, Suraj Plaza – II
Sayaji Gunj
Vadodara – 390 007 Gujarat, India
Tel : +91 265 2363123, 2362058, 2361409
Fax: +91 265 2363120
E-mail: info@geda.org.in
website: www.geda.org.in
