Several detractors have been identified for the slow rate of adoption of solar power systems; some of these include:

Installing solar panels requires rooftops, but this isn’t readily available to a majority of the tenants.

There are a number of different solar systems one can choose from, such as an islanded or on-grid system, and so picking the right one can be confusing and overwhelming.

Solar power is a financial investment just like any other aspect of your home, which can lead to many questions about the best payment mode on the consumer’s end. They can typically opt for either the Capex Model (loans) or the Opex Model, where they pay the installer for the power consumed. The former has a higher entry cost, while the latter may be financially unfavorable for smaller residential systems.

With solar power remaining under scrutiny across the political spectrum in terms of policies like cost and incentive structure, net metering, and usable capacity, many people are still unsure of where they stand on this issue. On the other hand, lengthy bureaucratic procedures to obtain permits add another hurdle that can be off-putting for potential buyers.

Installation issues:
Intimidating choices:
Financial complexities:
Issues with policies and permits:

In addition to all of the above issues, one major weakness is how this ownership model expects power creators to also be the power consumers. Traditional solar products are marketed to individuals who invest in solar and are the main users of the power produced. Although this may seem the natural course of action, it gives way to operational dependency on personal capacities, such as the individual’s usage threshold, amount of space, access to finance as well as the policies that govern in that region and operating region.

An upcoming innovation in the financial investment sector called solar biscuits may be the answer to getting rid of the hesitation that consumers, including both individuals and businesses, have towards solar power and encourage more adoption of greener practices. Let us look at what solar biscuits are and how they work in detail: