110kW Solar Installation at Keith Ceramic by SolarLogix
SolarLogix successfully designed and installed a 110 kW commercial rooftop solar power plant for Keith Ceramic India Pvt. Ltd., a ceramic manufacturing unit located in Chandipur, Uluberia, Howrah (West Bengal).
The project was executed using Tata Power Solar–certified components and engineering standards, ensuring high safety, consistent generation, and long-term operational reliability.
The system was designed with zero-export protection, making it suitable for controlled grid interaction and industrial compliance.
📍 Project Details
| Parameter | Details |
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| Client Name | Keith Ceramic India Pvt. Ltd. |
| Industry | Ceramic Manufacturing |
| Project Type | Commercial Rooftop Solar |
| Location | Uluberia, Howrah, West Bengal |
| Installed Capacity | 110 kW Rooftop Solar Plant |
| Structure Type | Tata Power Solar Certified Sheet-Roof Structure |
| Solar Modules | Tata Power Make Mono-PERC Modules (500 Series) |
| Inverter Type | Tata Power Certified String Inverters (Solis / GoodWe) |
| Grid Integration | Zero-Export Device Enabled |
| Safety Systems | ESE Lightning Arrester, SS304 Safety Line |
| Maintenance Access | GI Walkways (Purlin-to-Purlin) |
| Monitoring | Remote Monitoring with Live Feed |
| Cleaning System | Manual Module Cleaning System |
| Insurance | Tata AIG Solar Insurance Enabled |
⚙️ Engineering & Safety Highlights
The system was engineered as per Tata Power Solar industrial rooftop standards, addressing manufacturing-specific safety and reliability needs:
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✔ Zero-export protection to prevent unintended grid injection
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✔ ESE-type lightning arrester for surge safety
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✔ SS304 safety line with tensioners for rooftop personnel
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✔ GI walkways enabling safe and efficient maintenance
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✔ String inverter architecture for redundancy and ease of service
This ensures stable operation, high uptime, and safe long-term maintenance.
⚡ Performance & Financial Impact
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Specific Generation: ~1300 units per kW per year
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Estimated Annual Generation: ~1.43 million units
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Applicable Commercial Tariff: ~₹8.5 / unit
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Estimated Payback Period: ~4 years
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System Design Life: 25+ years
The plant helps the client reduce grid dependency, stabilise power costs, and protect margins in energy-intensive ceramic manufacturing.
🌱 Environmental Impact
This 110 kW Tata-standard solar installation contributes annually to:
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🌍 ~2,282 tons of CO₂ emissions avoided
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🌳 ~1,132 trees planted (equivalent)
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🏭 ~2,679 tons of coal burn avoided
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🚗 ~9 million km of petrol consumption offset
Supporting sustainable manufacturing and ESG goals.
