How can a college graduate start a business installing and maintaining residential solar water heaters in a small town?

As a grad who’s tinkered with solar setups, launching a solar water heater biz in a small Indian town in 2025 is a bright idea—MNRE’s subsidies and rising electricity costs drive demand. Small towns like Alwar or Salem are perfect, with households seeking green savings.Market Potential - Demand: 100-200 homes/town need heaters; install at ₹20k-50k/unit. - Startup: ₹2L for tools, demo unit, bike. Steps to Start 1. Skills: MNRE training (₹10k) or YouTube tutorials. 2. Legal: MSME reg, BIS cert for heaters. 3. Sourcing: Partner Tata Power Solar (₹15k/unit wholesale). 4. Market: Flyers at housing societies, FB ads. Install 5 units/month = ₹50k profit. Maintenance contracts (₹2k/year) add revenue. Space issues hurt—check roofs first. MNRE’s site has subsidy details. Start with flats or villas?

Solar water heaters are my jam—helped my uncle start this in a small town! In 2025, India’s solar push (100 GW target) makes this a low-risk, high-impact biz.Why It Works - Niche: Middle-class homes; ₹25k/unit install, 30% margins. - Cost: ₹1.5L for tools, stock. Plan - Train: Free online courses, partner with local techs. - Legal: Sole prop, GST. - Sell: Door-to-door demos, tie with builders. Aim for 3 installs/month = ₹30k profit. Scaling needs skilled labor. Solar Dynamics shows the way. Maintenance or installs first?