Industrial Solar

Industrial rooftop solar from 50kW to MW-scale - engineering-driven design, safety, net metering, and long-term O&M for factories and large facilities.

Industrial Rooftop Solar Engineering

Industrial Solar Designed for Load, Safety, ROI & Long-Term Performance

FSP designs industrial rooftop solar systems around factory load profile, roof condition, cable route, electrical integration, protection system, net metering possibility, maintenance access, and long-term energy value — not price per kW alone.

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50kW–MWProject Scale
25-yrAsset Lifespan View
FullEngineering Scope
O&MStructured AMC Plans
Load & Bill AnalysisSystem sized from your real consumption profile.
Roof & StructureLoad-bearing and condition verified before capacity.
Electrical IntegrationSafe interconnection with MDB/SDB and transformer.
Net Metering SupportApplication and approval handled for you.
O&M PlanningStructured maintenance for 25-year performance.

The Challenge

What Makes Industrial Energy Cost So Hard to Control

High Monthly Cost

Demand charges and rising tariffs make energy a top controllable expense.

Large Daytime Load

Production runs during sun hours — a near-perfect solar match.

Unused Rooftop

Acres of roof sit idle while you pay full grid tariff below.

Unclear ROI

No transparent payback model behind the quoted price.

Wrong Sizing

Systems sized by price, not by load — underperform for years.

Poor Cabling & Protection

Weak routing and protection planning create loss and risk.

No O&M Plan

Without maintenance, generation quietly declines.

Price-First Quotes

Quotations issued with no real engineering review behind them.

Who It’s For

Built for High-Consumption Facilities

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Factories

Issue: Heavy machinery load.
Benefit: Offset demand in production hours.

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Warehouses

Issue: Huge roof, moderate load.
Benefit: Ideal for high-capacity arrays.

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Industrial Buildings

Issue: Mixed heavy load.
Benefit: Roof becomes a generating asset.

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Large Commercial

Issue: High daytime demand.
Benefit: Strong self-consumption match.

We also design for textile facilities, cold storage, export-oriented factories, and other high-consumption sites — every plant is sized from its own load profile and roof.

Design Factors

What FSP Checks Before Sizing an Industrial Plant

A complete industrial design depends on all of these — we do not skip any of them.

  • Monthly electricity bill
  • Monthly unit consumption
  • Load profile
  • Daytime load
  • Transformer capacity
  • MDB / SDB condition
  • Roof type & condition
  • Roof strength
  • Available roof area
  • Shadow condition
  • Panel layout
  • Inverter location
  • DC cable route
  • AC cable route
  • Cable tray path
  • DCDB / ACDB
  • SPD / protection
  • Earthing
  • Lightning protection
  • Net metering possibility
  • Monitoring system
  • Maintenance walkway
  • Future expansion

Engineering Scope

FSP’s Full Industrial Engineering Scope

Load & Bill Analysis

Consumption and demand profile define the generation target. Why: correct sizing.

Roof Assessment

Usable area, type, and shading verified. Why: real capacity ceiling.

Structure Design

Mounting engineered for wind & load. Why: 25-year safety.

Panel Layout

Row spacing, tilt, walkways. Why: yield + maintenance.

Inverter Selection

String sizing, placement, ventilation. Why: performance & life.

DC Cable Routing

Voltage drop & path control. Why: minimal loss.

AC Cable Routing

Inverter-to-MDB path engineered. Why: safe, efficient delivery.

DCDB / ACDB

Combiner and distribution design. Why: clean fault isolation.

Protection System

Fuses, SPDs, breakers, isolation. Why: equipment & people safety.

Earthing System

Resistance-tested earthing. Why: shock & fault safety.

Lightning Protection

LPS by site exposure. Why: strike protection.

Transformer / MDB / SDB

Safe interconnection review. Why: grid-side safety.

Net Metering Support

Application & approval handling. Why: export credit.

O&M Planning

Cleaning, inspection, monitoring. Why: sustained yield.

Monitoring System

String-level performance tracking. Why: early fault detection.

Handover Documentation

Complete system record. Why: maintenance & warranty.

System Flow

How an Industrial Solar System Connects

Solar PanelsDC generation
DC Cable + DCDBCombined & protected
InverterDC → AC
ACDB → MDBFactory load
Net Meter / GridExport credit

Site Assessment

What We Check On Your Industrial Roof

industrial roof assessment and site visit
  • Roof measurement & usable area
  • Roof strength (load-bearing)
  • Tin-shed or RCC roof condition
  • Shadow analysis
  • Panel layout possibility
  • Cable routing & tray path
  • Inverter location
  • MDB / SDB location
  • Earthing point
  • Lightning protection requirement
  • Safety access & maintenance walkway
  • Photo documentation

ROI & Generation

How Your Industrial Return Is Estimated

We calculate from real data. The numbers below are a worked example to show the method — your real figures come from your bills and site survey, and are always presented as estimates, never guaranteed.

InputExample Value
Monthly electricity bill৳450,000 (example)
Monthly unit consumption60,000 kWh
Proposed system size100 kW
Estimated monthly generation≈ 12,000 kWh (estimate)
Estimated monthly saving≈ ৳90,000 (estimate)
Estimated payback period≈ 4–6 years (estimate)
Degradation consideration≈ 0.5% / year (typical)
O&M considerationCleaning + AMC per plan
25-year value conceptLong-term asset on your roof

See how ROI is calculated honestly →

Execution

Industrial Project Execution Timeline

01

Inquiry

Facility type, bill, and goal shared.

02

Bill & Load Review

Consumption and demand profile analyzed.

03

Site Visit

Roof, structure, shading, MDB, and route verified.

04

Engineering Assessment

Feasibility, capacity, and integration confirmed.

05

System Design

Layout, strings, protection, structure engineered.

06

Quotation

Calculated ROI and transparent scope.

07

Approval

Design and commercial terms confirmed.

08

Procurement

Approved components sourced to spec.

09

Installation

Professional installation with site safety.

10

Testing & Commissioning

Electrical testing and protection verification.

11

Handover

Net metering support and full documentation.

12

O&M / AMC Support

Monitoring and maintenance for the plant’s life.

Safety & Protection

Engineered Safe at Industrial Scale

DC Protection

DC fuses, isolators, and combiner protection.

AC Protection

AC breakers and isolation at the ACDB.

SPD

Surge protection on DC and AC sides.

MCCB / MCB

Correctly rated breakers throughout.

Earthing

Resistance-tested earthing system.

Lightning Protection

LPS designed by site exposure.

Cable Sizing

Correct DC/AC sizing for current & heat.

Fire Safety

Fire-safe layout and component selection.

Isolation & Labeling

Clear isolation points and safety labeling.

Maintenance Access

Safe walkways for long-term servicing.

In the Field

Industrial Solar Gallery

A look at the industrial work we design and deliver — rooftop, site survey, installation, and completed systems.

Components

System Components

Final product selection depends on system design, project requirement, product availability, warranty condition, and client approval.

Solar Panels
Grid-tied Inverter
Hybrid Option (if required)
Mounting Structure
AC/DC Cable
DCDB / ACDB
SPD & Protection
Earthing & Lightning
Monitoring System

Why FSP

Design-First Industrial Engineering

Design Before Price

Engineering first, quotation second — the order that protects a large investment.

Engineering Review Before Quotation

No price is issued without a real design behind it.

Load & Roof Assessment

Your real consumption and roof drive the system.

Safe Electrical Integration

Correct MDB/SDB and transformer-side integration.

Protection Planning

Complete DC/AC protection, earthing, and LPS.

Clear Documentation

A complete system record at handover.

Testing & Commissioning

Full validation before the plant goes live.

O&M & AMC Support

Structured maintenance for sustained yield.

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FAQ

Industrial Solar Questions

What information is needed for an industrial solar quotation?
Several months of electricity bills, your load profile, and basic roof details. A site visit confirms structure, routing, and integration.
Is a site visit required before final industrial quotation?
Yes — roof strength, MDB/SDB condition, cable route, and shading all affect design and price. A technical survey is essential. Book one →
How is industrial solar system size calculated?
From your load profile and usable roof area — balanced against transformer capacity and net-metering limits. The smallest ceiling sets the practical size.
How much roof space is required?
Roughly 65–80 sq. ft. of shadow-free roof per kW — a 100kW plant needs about 7,000–8,000 sq. ft. Confirmed during survey.
Can industrial solar reduce monthly electricity bills?
Yes — daytime generation directly offsets daytime consumption, and net metering credits surplus. Daytime-heavy facilities benefit most.
Does on-grid industrial solar provide backup?
No. On-grid systems shut down during a grid failure for safety. Backup requires a hybrid or battery configuration.
What is the difference between on-grid and hybrid industrial solar?
On-grid maximizes bill savings without battery; hybrid adds battery backup for critical loads at higher cost. Hybrid details →
How is ROI calculated?
From generation, your tariff, and self-consumption — presented as a realistic estimate with verifiable assumptions, never a fixed promise. ROI guide →
What protection system is needed?
Complete DC/AC protection — fuses, SPDs, breakers, isolation, earthing, and lightning protection — engineered into every industrial design.
What maintenance is required after installation?
Scheduled panel cleaning, connection checks, string monitoring, and performance reporting — covered under structured O&M / AMC plans.
Can the system be expanded later?
Yes — we design for phased expansion when roof and infrastructure allow. Tell us your long-term target so phase one is built for growth.
How does net metering work for industrial solar?
A bi-directional meter credits surplus export against your import, so daytime overproduction reduces your net bill. We handle the application and documentation.

Ready to Design Your Industrial Solar Project Correctly?

Before recommending system size or price, FSP reviews your load profile, electricity bill, roof condition, safety requirements, cable route, transformer/MDB condition, net metering possibility, ROI target, and future expansion plan.