50kW Solar Installation at Rudra Hyundai by SolarLogix
SolarLogix successfully designed and executed a 50 kW commercial rooftop solar power plant for Rudra Hyundai, an automobile showroom, located in Bardhaman (Burdwan), West Bengal.
The project was implemented to reduce high daytime electricity consumption, optimise operational energy costs, and support the showroom’s sustainability goals, while ensuring safe grid-compliant operation and long-term system reliability.
This installation serves as a reference rooftop solar project for automobile showrooms and commercial establishments in West Bengal.
📍 Project Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Client Name | Rudra Hyundai |
| Industry | Automobile / Commercial Showroom |
| Location | Bardhaman (Burdwan), West Bengal |
| Installed Capacity | 50 kW Rooftop Solar Plant |
| Structure Type | TATA Power Certified Sheet-Roof Mounting Structure |
| Solar Modules | TATA Power Make Monoperc 400 Series Modules |
| Inverter Type | TATA Power Certified Solis String Inverter with MPPT |
| Grid Integration | Zero-Export Protection |
| Safety Systems | Conventional Lightning Arrester, SS304 Safety Line |
| Maintenance Access | GI Walkways (Purlin-to-Purlin) |
| Monitoring | Remote Monitoring with Live Performance Feed |
| Insurance | TATA AIG Comprehensive Solar Plant Insurance |
⚙️ Engineering & Safety Highlights
The system was engineered with a strong emphasis on commercial safety, reliability, and compliance:
✔ Zero-Export device to prevent unintended grid export
✔ Conventional lightning arrester for electrical surge protection
✔ SS304 safety line with tensioner for rooftop personnel safety
✔ GI maintenance walkways (purlin-to-purlin) for safe O&M access
✔ Certified mounting structure suitable for commercial sheet roofs
✔ Remote monitoring for real-time system performance
The design ensures safe operation, easy maintenance, and consistent energy generation.
⚡ Performance & Financial Impact
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Specific Generation: ~1300 units per kW per year
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Estimated Annual Generation: ~65,000 units
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Applicable Grid Tariff: ₹8.5 / unit
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Estimated Annual Savings: ~₹5.5 lakh
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Payback Period: ~4 to 6 years
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System Life: 25+ years
The solar plant significantly reduces grid electricity dependency, delivering stable savings and improved operational efficiency for the automobile showroom.
🌱 Environmental Impact
This 50 kW rooftop solar installation contributes to:
🌍 ~1,037 tons of CO₂ emissions avoided
🌳 ~1,218 trees planted (equivalent)
🏭 ~514 tons of coal burn avoided
🚗 ~4.08 million km of petrol consumption offset
A meaningful step towards sustainable and energy-efficient commercial operations.
