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Practical guides, industry updates, and engineering insights from the Vlux team — written for homeowners, builders, and solar professionals who want to make better decisions.

Structures & Engineering

Hot-Dip Galvanising vs Paint: Why the Coating on Your Solar Structure Determines How Long It Lasts

If you've spent time comparing solar structure quotes, you've probably noticed that some suppliers mention "galvanised steel" and some mention "powder-coated steel" — and a few mention coating thicknesses in microns. Most buyers don't know…

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Policy & Incentives

PM Surya Ghar Yojana Explained: What Hyderabad Homeowners Need to Know in 2025

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is the central government's most ambitious residential solar programme to date — with ₹75,021 crore…

Industry Updates

Agri-Solar in Telangana: How Farmers Are Earning from Empty Sky

Rabi Reddy owns 4 acres of groundnut fields in Nalgonda district. He installed an agri-solar system on 2 of those acres two…

Structures & Engineering

IS 875 Certification for Solar Structures: What It Means and Why It Matters

You've seen "IS 875 certified" on solar structure brochures. You may have been told your installer's structure is IS 875 compliant. But…

Structures & Engineering

Fixed Tilt vs Single-Axis Tracker: Which Solar Structure Is Right for Your Project?

If you've spent any time evaluating ground-mount solar projects, you've encountered the fixed tilt versus tracker debate. The numbers look simple at…

Solar Basics

Rooftop Solar System Cost in India 2025: An Honest Breakdown

The most common question we receive from homeowners and businesses exploring solar is also the most reasonable one: what is this actually…

Structures & Engineering

Why Your Solar Mounting Structure Matters More Than Your Panels

Every solar conversation in India starts the same way. Wattage. Efficiency ratings. Mono PERC versus bifacial. Brand comparisons. Price per watt. Nobody…

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Our team is working on in-depth guides covering the questions we hear most often from clients. Here's what's coming — subscribe above to be notified when they publish.

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10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Solar Structure Installer

The checklist every client should run through before signing a contract — covering certifications, warranties, material specs, and red flags to watch for.

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RCC vs Metal Sheet Rooftop: Which Structure Do You Need?

A practical guide to choosing between penetrating anchor systems and ballasted no-drill solutions based on your roof type and waterproofing situation.

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Solar Carports: The Business Case for Commercial Parking Areas

How solar carports generate returns from unused parking space — real cost and income numbers for commercial developers and industrial park owners.

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Understanding Tilt Angles: How Your Structure's Geometry Affects Energy Output

Why a 5-degree difference in tilt angle can mean thousands of kWh per year in difference — and how Vlux calculates the right angle for your latitude.