SELCO 50W Module

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$400.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Selco

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Trony Sundial TSL02 and Bright Box 2.

Countries

India

Manufacturing/Building Method

All components are mass produced but the systems are individually installed

Intellectural Property Type

Select Type

User Provision Model

SELCO energy services are provided to end users by their Energy Service Centers (ESC), which are located in small to mid-sized provincial towns throught India.

Distributions to Date Status

Exact number unknown but SELCO as of 2018 has reached 450,000 clients. These clients have bought at least one of SELCO's solar solutions.

Design Specifications

The SELCO solar home system is composed of:

• 50 W Solar panel, weather resistant with high-efficiency monocrystalline/polycrystalline cells
• 80 Ah Battery, low-maintenance deep-discharge, tubular plate with hard rubber/polypropylene container
• 3 - Compact Fluorescent Lights (5/7/11 watts)
• 1 Fan

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Provided by the Energy Service Centers (ESC) in Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Tamil Nadu. User training is provided via the installing technician, who provides information on how to do basic maintenance, interpret the charge controller, top up with distilled water, battery support, operation of fuses, etc.

Replacement Components

Replacement components are available through service technicians working out of the 45 service centers in Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Tamil Nadu.

Lifecycle

Lifespan and warranties:

• Solar Panel: estimated life between 15-20 years with a warranty of 8 years
• Battery: estimated life between 6-8 years with a warranty of 3 years

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Unknown.

Vetted Performance Status

Performance vetted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the MNRE document outlines some overall PV System requirements. MNRE (Indian govt ministry) testing has been done at the Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) for Selco systems. The individual components are also separately tested and certified by the manufacturers. ^{Interview with representative}

Safety

Improper knowledge of operation of charge controller could lead to damage or electrical fires. Possibility of exposure to battery acid if maintenance is not conducted properly must be take in consideration.

Complementary Technical Systems

None.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Meets MNRE (Indian government ministry) standards. ^{Interview with representative}

Evaluation methods

MNRE (Indian government ministry) standards: The main objectives of the program are: supporting RD&D to make systems more reliable and cost-effective, demonstration, field testing, strengthening manufacturing base. MNRE (Indian government ministry) standards: The main objectives of the program are: supporting RD&D to make systems more reliable and cost-effective, demonstration, field testing, strengthening manufacturing base. ^{Interview with representative}

Other Information

SELCO also offers other products like solar inverter systems, solar water heaters and DC home appliances.