Frequently Asked Questions
Electric Vehicle
– An electric vehicle (EV) is a vehicle that runs on electricity stored in batteries or another energy storage device. It uses electric motors for propulsion instead of internal combustion engines (ICEs) used in traditional vehicles.
There are primarily three types of electric vehicles: Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), which run solely on electricity; Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs), which have both electric motors and a gasoline engine; and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), which use a combination of gasoline and electric power but cannot be plugged in.
Electric Vehicles available are BEVs from Urja Digital World.
Range varies by model and battery size. Modern EVs typically have ranges ranging from around 50 to over 100 Kms on a full charge.
Charging time depends on the vehicle’s battery size and the charging equipment used. Charging at home with a standard outlet might take several hours, while fast chargers can charge a vehicle to 80% in as little as 30 minutes.
EVs typically have lower maintenance costs compared to gasoline vehicles because they have fewer moving parts (e.g., no oil changes required for electric motors). Regular maintenance includes checking and replacing brake pads, tires, and keeping the battery in good condition.
Yes, electric vehicles can be driven in various weather conditions, including hot and cold climates. However, extreme temperatures can affect battery performance and range temporarily.
Motor – 1 year
Controller – 1 year
Converter – 1 year
Harness Cable – 0 Month Warranty
EVs use electricity stored in batteries to power an electric motor, which turns the wheels. They can be charged by plugging into a charging station or outlet.
Benefits include lower fuel costs compared to gasoline, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, quieter operation, and potentially lower maintenance costs due to fewer moving parts.
EVs can be charged at home using a standard electrical outlet or a dedicated EV charging station. Charging stations are also available at public locations such as shopping centres, workplaces, and along highways.
Many countries and states offer incentives such as tax credits, rebates, and reduced registration fees to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles. Check with local authorities for available incentives. However, there is no subsidy or any incentive from Urja Digital World Limited evs.
Yes, electric vehicles are designed and tested to meet stringent safety standards just like conventional vehicles. They undergo crash testing and include safety features such as airbags, antilock brakes, and stability control.
Lead Gel Battery – 1 Year Warranty
Li-ion Battery – 3 Years Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
Off Grid
When it comes to installing a solar power system, there are a lot of decisions to make. And because you’re investing in equipment that will last many years, you want to make the right choices.
If you partner with a Reputable Solar Installer, they’ll be able to guide you through these decisions to get you the perfect system for your situation. However, doing a little homework on the front end can’t hurt either. That’s why we’re sharing the four differences between ongrid and off-grid solar power to help you decide which is best for your
solar project.
An off-grid solar energy system is not connected to the utility grid, whereas a grid-tied (as on-grid) solar energy system is connected to the utility grid. Whether off-grid or on-grid system will determine your access to electricity, what equipment is needed for excess production, what happens when the grid goes down, and how you’re billed for electricity.
Grid-tied Solar Systems
A grid-tied solar system is connected to the electrical grid and
requires the grid to be running for the solar system to produce energy.
Pros of a Grid-Tied Solar System:
• Grid-tied systems tend to be the less expensive option due to not needing batteries and other equipment
• This type of system is great for those who don’t have the room
or financing to install a solar system big enough to cover 100%
of their energy usage. You can continue to pull electricity from
the grid if needed
• Net Metering allows the electricity generated by a solar system
to offset the electricity used from the grid during the night or on
cloudy days.
• The grid becomes your cost-effective, reliable storage solution
• In some regions, Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)
allow owners of a grid-tied system to receive extra income by
selling the SRECs their system produce.
Cons of a Grid-Tied Solar System:
• If the grid goes down, your system will shut off, leaving you
without power. This is required to prevent energy from back
feeding into the grid to keep utility workers safe. Your grid-tied
system will automatically shut off when the grid goes down and
will also automatically turn back on when power is restored
• You’re not completely independent from the grid
Off-Grid Solar System
Many people like the idea of installing an off-grid solar system
because of the independence and stability the solar system will bring to their lives. However, this is only achievable with the appropriate equipment and batteries.
Merits of an Off-Grid Solar System:
• Completely independent from the grid
• A great solution for remote locations and underdeveloped communities
Demerits of an Off-Grid Solar System:
• They are more costly
• Batteries are required to deliver electricity consistently
throughout the day and night
• It could require a lifestyle change to reduce energy consumption
• Surplus energy production could go to waste
• Cannot rely on the grid at night or on cloudy days
• Batteries require maintenance, have a relatively short lifespan,
and degrade rapidly.
A hybrid solar energy system is tied to the grid but also has a battery bank to store unused electricity. Though more expensive due to the added cost of batteries, hybrid systems allow their owners to keep the lights on when the grid goes down and can even help reduce demand charges for businesses.
Your Access to Electricity?
Electricity Access with Off-Grid Solar
What is meant by off-grid solar systems? With an off-grid solar
system, you’re completely reliant on the sun and energy stored in
batteries to power your home or business.
If you opt for a solar system that is not tied to the electric grid and you do not have a generator, you will only have electricity at two points:
1. When the sun is shining, and your solar system is producing
electricity.
2. When you’re pulling electricity previously generated by your
solar system from a solar storage device, like batteries
If you do not have batteries or a means to store your energy, you willhave less or no electricity when it’s cloudy and no electricity at night.
With an off-grid system, you will not have access to extra electricity if you need it. What you are producing and what you have stored is all that’s there to power your equipment.
Electricity Access with On-Grid Solar:
If you decide to install an on-grid solar system, you will always have access to electricity (unless the grid goes down), whether or not your solar system is producing, or if you have batteries.
If your system is not producing any electricity or not producing
enough electricity to power the devices, lights, machines, etc., that you’re using, you can pull energy from the utility grid to supplement it. This ensures you always have enough electricity for what you need
Power Outages with Off-Grid Systems
Your solar system is working independently from the power grid. If there’s a bad storm or event that knocks out the power, your solarsystem can continue operating. You won’t notice changes in your service or access to electricity.
Power Outages with Grid-Tied Systems
By connecting to the grid, you get access to electricity whenever you need it. However, you’re also subject to some rules. If you have a grid-tied solar system and the grid goes down, you will not have electricity unless you opt for a grid-tied solar system with battery backup.
Why is this? It requires the shutdown of solar systems when the grid goes down. This is for the safety of utility workers who are fixing the power lines.
While this is a disadvantage of grid-tied systems over off-grid
systems, if keeping things up and running during a power outage is important to you, then you may be interested in adding batteries to your grid-tied system
Excess Production with Off-Grid Solar
Depending on the size of the system you install, how much electricity you use, and when you use that electricity, there will likely be times when your system is producing more electricity than you’re using. What happens to this excess energy depends on the equipment you install. Most off-grid solar systems are designed to produce a certain amount of “extra” electricity in the daytime, which is sent to batteries for storage. The energy stored in those batteries can then be accessed when the system is not producing, like at night or during cloudy
weather. Depending on your energy goals, systems can be sized to produce enough excess electricity in the daytime to cover your entire energy usage around the clock.
However, despite even the best and most accurate estimates, the
weather is unpredictable. If you experience abnormally cloudy
weather several days in a row, your system may not be able to
produce enough electricity to charge the batteries and fulfil all your needs.
While having extra batteries offers peace of mind and can provide a bank of stored electricity just in case this happens, they’re also expensive. Purchasing more batteries than you need may be cost- prohibitive, depending on your budget.
Excess Production with On-Grid Solar
Just like off-grid solar systems, many who choose to install an on-grid solar system want to cover 100% or nearly 100% of their energy usage. This can be achieved with on-grid systems as well.
Depending on the time of day you use electricity, your solar system can produce excess energy. Instead of sending it to batteries as you would in an off-grid system, you can send it to the grid, and you will be compensated for that electricity.
Many in the United States will be compensated through something called net metering. Net metering is when the utility company compensates or credits your account for electricity generated by your solar system and sent to the grid. Then, whenever you need to draw energy off the grid, you’ll be drawing on those credits to get your electricity without racking up charges on your electricity bill.
Grid-connected solar power has a distinct advantage over off-grid
systems because net metering and other compensation methods from utility companies offer what is essentially free storage.
Electricity Bills with an Off-Grid System
If your PV system is not tied to a grid, you won’t receive an electric
bill at all. However, even with no electric bill, off-grid systems are
often more expensive because of the additional equipment, like
batteries, that are needed to make it viable.
Electricity Bills with a Grid-Tied System
If you opt for a grid-tied system, you may still see minimal charges on your electricity bill, even if your solar system provides 100% of your electricity.
One type of charge you may continue to see is the service fee or
delivery charge. This is the cost levied on customers for connecting their home or business to the grid. For many utilities, this fee is a flat rate that is not impacted by how much electricity you use.
Another type of charge you can see is Demand charges. Demand
charges are typically levied on commercial properties and are the
increased electric rates you pay for the power you use during a peak demand period. The peak demand period is typically the 15-minute period in which your business uses the most electricity.
Because using a large amount of electricity at one time puts a strain on the grid, the utility will charge a higher rate for the electricity used during that period.
If your peak demand period is during the day, you may be able to
reduce it with solar, as energy produced by your system will
compensate for some of the energy you use from the grid. If you pay very high demand charges, you may also want to look into peak demand shaving with solar and batteries.
Depending on how much energy your solar system produces and how much energy your home or business uses, you may see an electric charge for the electricity you pulled off the grid and used that wasn’t covered by your net metering credit.
