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Solar Rooftop EPC Business

Design and installation of rooftop solar systems for homes, shops, schools and small industries.

Investment (indicative)
₹10 – ₹25 Lakhs
Industry
Solar
Location
Pan India
Status
Open for enquiry
01 Overview

About this opportunity

A service business that surveys, designs, supplies and installs rooftop solar systems and handles net-metering paperwork with the local DISCOM.

02 Business model

Service / EPC

Business modelService / EPC
Space requirementOffice + 1,000 sq ft store
IndustrySolar · Green & Renewable
03 Investment requirement

₹10 – ₹25 Lakhs

Covers land or shed arrangements, building works, machinery, pre-operative expenses and initial working capital. The split between these depends on whether land is owned, leased or purchased.

Indicative / subject to project-specific assessment. No returns are promised or implied.

04 Infrastructure

Infrastructure

  • Small office and material store
  • Installation vehicle
  • Testing instruments and tools
05 Machinery

Machinery

  • Installation toolkits
  • Testing equipment (IR tester, clamp meter, irradiance meter)
  • Safety equipment
06 Raw materials

Raw materials

  • Solar modules and inverters (procured per project)
  • Mounting structures
  • Cables and BOS items
07 Market & customers

Market

Rooftop solar adoption is supported by national and state programmes and rising electricity tariffs for commercial users.

Customers

  • Households
  • Shops and offices
  • Schools and institutions
  • Small and medium industries
08 Manpower & location

People and place

Manpower6–12 people: sales, design engineer, installation crew
LocationPan India — Any city or district; empanelment requirements vary by state
09 Implementation timeline

Indicative timeline

Month 1Company setup, vendor tie-ups
Month 1–2Empanelment and certifications
Month 2–3First installations
Month 3+Scale sales and service

Timelines depend on approvals, land readiness and machinery lead times.

10 Valtora support

What Valtora provides

  • Detailed opportunity profile and feasibility study
  • DPR / project report
  • Machinery and vendor identification
  • Location, setup and compliance coordination
  • Recruitment planning and launch support
11 FAQs

Questions

Do I need an electrical background?
A qualified electrical engineer or licensed contractor must be part of the team; the owner can focus on sales and operations.
How are projects financed?
Customers pay directly, use bank loans, or access subsidy schemes where eligible. Valtora does not provide finance.
Are the investment figures final?
No. They are indicative / subject to project-specific assessment. Your figure depends on capacity, location, land and building, machinery choice and working capital.
What happens after I enquire?
A consultant calls you, understands your capital, location and experience, and shares the detailed profile. If it fits, the next step is a feasibility consultation.
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