Solar panels generate electricity only when sunlight is available

Output varies by time of day, season, weather, dust, and heat

Nights = zero generation

Cost of believing this myth

Oversized expectations

Poor appliance planning

Disappointment when bills don’t drop as imagined

Truth: Solar reduces bills—it does not eliminate electricity planning.

Myth 2: “On-Grid Solar Works During Power Cuts”

This is one of the most expensive misunderstandings.

Reality

On-grid solar systems automatically shut down during power outages

This is a mandatory safety feature (anti-islanding protection)

Even if:

The sun is shining

Panels are producing power

👉 Your system will still turn off.

Cost of believing this myth

Installing on-grid solar expecting backup

Spending lakhs and still having no power during outages

Truth: On-grid solar is for savings, not backup.

Myth 3: “Higher Panel Efficiency Means Higher Savings”

Why it sounds logical

Efficiency numbers (20%, 21%, 22%) look scientific and convincing.

Reality

Panel efficiency matters far less than:

Roof direction and tilt

Zero shading

Installation quality

Inverter performance

Panel cleanliness

A 20% panel installed properly often outperforms a 22% panel installed poorly.

Cost of believing this myth

Paying premium prices for minimal real-world gain

Ignoring design and installer quality

Truth: Installation quality beats brand and efficiency hype.

Myth 4: “Solar Systems Don’t Need Maintenance”

Reality

Solar is low maintenance, not no maintenance.

What actually happens:

Dust reduces output by 10–25%

Bird droppings create hotspots

Loose connections reduce efficiency over time

Cost of believing this myth

Silent loss of generation

Reduced long-term ROI

Panel damage due to hotspots

Truth: Simple cleaning and annual checks protect your investment.

Myth 5: “Bigger Solar System = Bigger Savings”

Reality

Savings depend on how you use electricity, not just system size.

Oversized systems can:

Export unused power at low value

Face net-metering limits

Increase payback period

Undersized systems can:

Miss subsidy optimization

Limit future expansion

Cost of believing this myth

Slower return on investment

Wasted capital

Truth: Right-sized systems save more than oversized ones.

Myth 6: “Batteries Give Unlimited Power”

Reality

Batteries: Store limited energy

Store limited energy

Drain quickly with heavy loads

Degrade over time

Are expensive to replace

A battery does not increase solar generation—it only stores excess energy.

Cost of believing this myth

Overconfidence during outages

Unexpected battery replacement cost

Overspending on unnecessary capacity

Truth: Batteries increase reliability, not power production.

Myth 7: “Solar Panels Last Forever Without Performance Loss”

Reality:

Panels degrade slowly (≈0.5% per year on average)

After 20–25 years, output is lower but still usable

Inverters fail much earlier (8–12 years)

Cost of believing this myth

No budget planning for inverter replacement

Misjudged long-term ROI

Truth: Solar is long-term infrastructure, not a one-time gadget.

Myth 8: “Net Metering Will Always Remain the Same”

Reality

Net metering is a policy decision, not a permanent guarantee.

Rules can change by state or utility

Export limits may be introduced

Compensation rates may reduce

Cost of believing this myth

Designing systems dependent only on exports

ROI uncertainty

Truth: Self-consumption is safer than policy dependence.

Final Takeaway: Knowledge Saves More Money Than Discounts

Most solar losses don’t happen because of bad technology—they happen because of wrong assumptions.

Remember:

Solar rewards planning, not impulse buying

Engineering matters more than marketing

Understanding prevents expensive regret

A well-informed homeowner always gets better results than one chasing offers.