Ensure a Hassle-Free Solar Experience with Bodhie Solar

Investing in a solar power system is a smart move, but a poor installation can lead to safety hazards, low energy generation, and financial losses. At Bodhie Solar, we’ve seen common mistakes that customers or untrained installers make — and we want to help you avoid them.

Here’s a quick guide to the most frequent solar installation mistakes in India, and how to steer clear of them.

1. Ignoring Rooftop Shadow Analysis

The Mistake:

Installing panels where shadows from water tanks, trees, or adjacent buildings fall — especially during peak sun hours.

Why It Matters:

Even partial shading can reduce panel performance drastically and affect the output of the entire system.

Bodhie Tip:

We use advanced solar design tools and drone surveys to ensure optimal panel placement.

2. Choosing the Wrong Inverter Type

The Mistake:

Selecting an inverter without considering your site’s shading, panel orientation, and energy usage pattern.

Why It Matters:

The wrong inverter (string vs. microinverter) can lower efficiency or add unnecessary cost.

Bodhie Tip:

We help you choose between string, micro, or hybrid inverters based on your actual site conditions and budget.

3. Poor Quality Mounting Structures

The Mistake:

Using low-grade materials or improper fixing on rooftops.

Why It Matters:

Weak mounts can lead to panel damage, water leakage, or collapse during strong winds — especially during the monsoons in Kerala.

Bodhie Tip:

We use hot-dip galvanized, galvanized iron or anodized aluminium structures, tested for wind load standards as per MNRE guidelines.

4. No Compliance with MNRE or DISCOM Norms

The Mistake:

Installing systems that don’t follow government standards or skipping the subsidy application process.

Why It Matters:

You may lose out on MNRE subsidies, face rejections for net metering, or even have your system disconnected.

Bodhie Tip:

As an MNRE-empanelled company, Bodhie Solar ensures full regulatory compliance from design to commissioning.

5. Underestimating Load and Future Energy Needs

The Mistake:

Installing a system that’s too small or doesn’t consider your future appliance usage or EV charging.

Why It Matters:

You’ll face higher bills, lose savings, or be forced into an expensive upgrade.

Bodhie Tip:

We offer load assessments and help you plan for scalable systems that grow with your needs.

6. Improper DC/AC Cable Sizing and Routing

The Mistake:

Using undersized wires or messy routing across the roof without protection.

Why It Matters:

Can cause energy loss, overheating, or fire hazards.

Bodhie Tip:

We use ISI-marked cables, sized per load, and routed in UV-resistant conduits for safety and durability.

7. Skipping Performance Monitoring System

The Mistake:

No real-time monitoring system installed.

Why It Matters:

You won’t know if your system is underperforming or has failed until you get a high electricity bill.

Bodhie Tip:

All Bodhie Solar systems include mobile-app-based monitoring — so you stay in control.

Final Thoughts

Choosing a solar system is not just about buying panels — it’s about installing them the right way. Avoiding these common mistakes can ensure:

• Higher returns on investment
• Maximum energy output
• Longer system life
• Smooth subsidy and net metering approvals

Why Bodhie Solar?

• MNRE-Empanelled Installer
• Customized Solar Design for Kerala Conditions
• Premium Materials & Compliance with BIS/IEC Standards
• End-to-End Support — Site Survey to Net Metering

Ready to Install Solar the Right Way?
Call us now for a free consultation and rooftop assessment.

Visit www.bodhiesolar.com or reach us on WhatsApp.