Solar
Solar EPC, module assembly, mounting structures and solar products.
- Investment (indicative)
- ₹10 Lakhs – ₹5 Crore+
- Industry group
- Green & Renewable
- Business models
- 3
- Manpower
- 8–60 people
What the business involves
Solar EPC, module assembly, mounting structures and solar products. Businesses in this segment are usually set up in one of 3 ways, described below, and the right one depends on your capital, experience and the customers you can reach.
Where demand comes from
Rooftop solar programmes, commercial and industrial adoption, and national renewable targets drive sustained demand across the solar value chain.
Ways to enter
Rooftop solar EPC
Design and installation for homes, businesses and institutions.
Mounting structures
Manufacturing GI / aluminium module mounting structures.
Solar products
Solar pumps, street lights or inverters assembly and distribution.
Investment range and production capacity
| Investment range | ₹10 Lakhs – ₹5 Crore+ |
|---|---|
| Production capacity | kW installed per month (EPC) or tonnes / units per month (manufacturing) |
| Manpower | 8–60 people: engineers, installers, sales |
Indicative / subject to project-specific assessment. Valtora does not publish projected returns for industry profiles.
Plant and location requirements
| Plant requirements | Office and warehouse for EPC; 5,000–20,000 sq ft shed for structures or assembly |
|---|---|
| Location requirements | Any region; state policy and DISCOM net-metering processes vary |
Machinery requirements
- Installation tools and testing equipment (EPC)
- Roll-forming and punching lines (structures)
- Assembly and testing stations (products)
- Material handling equipment
Raw materials
- Solar modules and inverters
- GI and aluminium sections
- Cables and balance-of-system items
Compliance considerations
- Udyam (MSME) registration and GST
- Consent to Establish / Operate from the State Pollution Control Board
- CPCB / SPCB authorisations and EPR registrations where applicable
- MNRE / BIS listings for regulated solar and EV products
- Factory licence and Fire NOC
- ALMM / BIS listing requirements for modules and products
- Empanelment with state agencies for subsidised programmes
General guidance only. Requirements vary by product, capacity and state; confirm with the relevant authority.
Who buys and how
Running the business day to day
Site surveys, net-metering paperwork, installation scheduling, after-sales service.
What to plan for
- Working capital in subsidy-linked projects
- Price competition
- Policy and DISCOM process changes
How Valtora helps
- Industry and market research for your region
- Feasibility study and project report (DPR)
- Machinery and technology partner identification
- Location, setup and compliance coordination
- Manpower planning and launch support
Questions about solar
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What approvals does a solar unit need?
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