# Solar Guides for Indore > Plain-language solar guides for Indore homeowners and businesses: sizing, panel types, inverters, net metering, subsidy, loans, cleaning, weather and safety. Canonical: https://geniussolarservices.com/learn - [On-grid vs off-grid vs hybrid solar: which is right for Indore?](https://geniussolarservices.com/learn/on-grid-vs-off-grid-vs-hybrid-solar): A clear comparison of on-grid, off-grid and hybrid solar systems for Indore homes and businesses — cost, savings, backup, subsidy eligibility and when each makes sense. - [How much solar do I need? Sizing a system from your electricity bill](https://geniussolarservices.com/learn/how-much-solar-do-i-need): Work out the right solar system size for your Indore home or business from your electricity bill: units per month, kW needed, roof area, panels and savings — with worked examples. - [Solar generation in Indore, month by month](https://geniussolarservices.com/learn/solar-generation-indore-month-by-month): How many units a solar system generates in Indore each month — a month-by-month table per kW, the monsoon dip, summer heat, and what it means for your savings. - [3 kW vs 5 kW solar system: which should you choose?](https://geniussolarservices.com/learn/3kw-vs-5kw-solar-system): Compare a 3 kW and 5 kW rooftop solar system in Indore — generation, price, PM Surya Ghar subsidy, savings, payback, roof space and who each suits. - [Solar panel types explained: mono PERC, TOPCon, bifacial and polycrystalline](https://geniussolarservices.com/learn/solar-panel-types-mono-perc-topcon-bifacial): Which solar panel technology is best for an Indore roof? Mono PERC, TOPCon, bifacial and polycrystalline compared on efficiency, heat performance, degradation and price. - [Solar inverter guide: string, micro and hybrid inverters](https://geniussolarservices.com/learn/solar-inverter-guide): What a solar inverter does, the difference between string, micro and hybrid inverters, how to size one, and what to look for on the datasheet — for Indore homes and businesses. - [DCR vs non-DCR solar panels: what's the difference?](https://geniussolarservices.com/learn/dcr-vs-non-dcr-solar-panels): DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) panels use Indian-made cells and are mandatory for PM Surya Ghar subsidy. Here's how they compare with non-DCR panels on price, performance and when each makes sense. - [How long do solar panels last? Lifespan, degradation and warranties](https://geniussolarservices.com/learn/solar-panel-lifespan-degradation-warranty): Solar panels last 25–30+ years. Understand degradation rates, performance vs product warranties, inverter lifespan and how to keep a system producing for decades. - [Elevated vs standard solar structures: which is right for your roof?](https://geniussolarservices.com/learn/elevated-vs-standard-solar-structure): Compare elevated (raised) and standard low-height solar mounting structures for Indore rooftops — terrace use, shading, cost, wind, cooling and bifacial gain. - [Solar safety: earthing, lightning protection and surge devices](https://geniussolarservices.com/learn/solar-safety-earthing-lightning-protection): The safety equipment every rooftop solar system in Indore needs — DC and AC earthing, lightning arresters, SPDs, isolators, cables and connectors — and why shortcuts are dangerous. - [Solar loans and EMI: how to finance rooftop solar in Indore](https://geniussolarservices.com/learn/solar-loan-emi-guide): How PM Surya Ghar collateral-free solar loans work, typical interest rates and EMIs for 3 kW and 5 kW systems, documents needed, and whether a loan or cash is better. - [How to read your MP electricity bill (and what solar changes)](https://geniussolarservices.com/learn/how-to-read-mp-electricity-bill): Find units consumed, sanctioned load, connection type and charges on an MP West Discom (MPPKVVCL) electricity bill — and use them to size a solar system. - [Solar panel cleaning and maintenance in Indore](https://geniussolarservices.com/learn/solar-panel-cleaning-maintenance-indore): How often to clean solar panels in Indore's dust, the right way to do it, what to avoid, and a simple yearly maintenance checklist to keep generation high. - [Solar panels in Indore's weather: summer heat, monsoon and winter](https://geniussolarservices.com/learn/solar-panels-indore-weather-monsoon-summer): How Indore's hot summers, monsoon clouds, storms and winter sun affect rooftop solar output and durability — and how to design for each season. - [Roof orientation, tilt and shading: getting the most from your roof](https://geniussolarservices.com/learn/roof-orientation-shading-guide): Best direction and tilt for solar panels in Indore, how much east–west layouts lose, and how to find and avoid shading from tanks, parapets, trees and neighbouring buildings. - [How to choose a solar installer in Indore: a 12-point checklist](https://geniussolarservices.com/learn/how-to-choose-solar-installer-indore): A practical checklist to compare rooftop solar companies in Indore — registration, itemised quotes, structure, earthing, paperwork, warranties and after-sales service. --- **Genius Solar Services** · G-1, Swarna Palace, Plot No. 1108, Scheme No. 114, Part 1, Vijay Nagar, Near MP Gramin Bank, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452010 · Phone +91 98267 12299, +91 78288 12299, 0731 400 4499 · geniussolarservices@gmail.com · Mon – Sat · 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Source: https://geniussolarservices.com