100kW Solar Installation at Birbhum Rice & General Mill by SolarLogix
SolarLogix successfully designed and installed a 100 kW commercial rooftop solar power plant for Birbhum Rice & General Mill, a rice processing unit located in Birbhum district, West Bengal.
The project was executed using Tata Power Solar–certified components and engineering standards, ensuring safe operation, reliable generation, and long-term system performance.
The system was configured with zero-export protection and remote monitoring, making it ideal for rice mills with controlled grid interaction.
📍 Project Details
| Parameter | Details |
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| Client Name | Birbhum Rice & General Mill |
| Industry | Food Processing – Rice Mill |
| Project Type | Commercial Rooftop Solar |
| Location | Birbhum, West Bengal |
| Installed Capacity | 100 kW Rooftop Solar Plant |
| Structure Type | Tata Power Solar Certified Sheet-Roof Structure |
| Solar Modules | Tata Power Make Mono-PERC Modules (400 Series) |
| Inverter Type | Tata Power Certified Solis String Inverters |
| 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 rooftop solar system was engineered as per Tata Power Solar industrial rooftop guidelines, keeping the operational requirements of rice mills in focus:
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✔ Zero-export device to prevent unintended grid export
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✔ ESE lightning arrester for surge and weather protection
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✔ SS304 safety line with tensioners for rooftop safety
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✔ GI walkways enabling safe inspection and O&M
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✔ String inverter architecture for reliability and ease of service
This ensures stable performance, high uptime, and safe long-term operations.
⚡ Performance & Financial Impact
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Specific Generation: ~1300 units per kW per year
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Estimated Annual Generation: ~1.30 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 solar plant significantly reduces grid electricity cost and protects the rice mill from future tariff escalation.
🌱 Environmental Impact
This 100 kW Tata-standard solar installation contributes annually to:
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🌍 ~2,074 tons of CO₂ emissions avoided
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🌳 ~1,029 trees planted (equivalent)
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🏭 ~2,435 tons of coal burn avoided
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🚗 ~8.15 million km of petrol consumption offset
A meaningful contribution toward sustainable food processing.
