Planning to install a solar panel system at your house? Well, that’s a big step and you’ll probably need some advice before spending enormous amounts to go solar.
Below are mentioned some of the important things that you should know before buying a solar PV system.
Your roof should be suitable enough
The most important question that should be considered before installing solar panels is that does your roof need a repair? You should be well aware of the condition of your roof and make sure that it is suitable to hold a solar panel system. You should have an idea about the condition of your roof in order to carry a solar panel system for at least two decades.
However, if rouf can;t sustain a solar PV system, you would probably need to get it repaired before spending money on the PV system.
Shop around and compare the price tags
Just like any other expensive product, it’s important to know about the reasonable price in which you can buy an efficient solar panel.
You wouldn’t want to spend any more money on the utility that’s already costly. It takes years to recoup the amount spent in order to go solar. So, it’s always advisable to do your research first, compare the prices, and decide your range.
Remember, you shouldn’t choose the costliest model, but neither the cheapest one. Spend a moderate amount and purchase an efficient solar system that suits your needs and your budget.
Maintenance is essential
Whenever you buy your solar panel system, keep in mind that the product you’re about to purchase requires adequate maintenance.
Before the fitting, it’s advisable to ask for help or either research for it yourself about the required maintenance before installing the solar PV system on your roof. The requirements should be met because there’s always a good chance that the product won’t last that long without a proper maintenance service.
Your house should meet the required criteria
If your house is located somewhere between the trees, even if the access to sunlight is not minimal you either don’t buy the solar panel system or change the place where you want to install the PV system. It’s very important to know whether your house is acceptable for the installation of a solar PV system or not.
I knwo that almost all homeowners want to install a solar panel system to reduce their energy bills, however, if your power bill quarterly is less than 300$ you’ll probably never get the desired outcome. Moreover, the size, structure, and direction of your roof will also determine the suitability of the house to installing solar panels.
What will you save?
People that buy solar panels are always very accurate with their calculations. The things that need to be considered here are the rate of the electricity bill and the size (in watts) of the solar panel system required to cover your monthly consumption (or at least a part of it).
If your calculations are accurate enough, you’ll probably buy a solar panel system that can meet your expectations in terms of monthly or yearly savings on energy bills.
For your house, it’s advised to install reasonable folding solar panels as they are most effective and there is a variety out there to choose from.
When you stated that homeowners that take up a lot of energy are more suited for benefitting from solar panels, I thought that my aunt that has a luxury house built recently, can give my family a place to stay and live at least when she goes on vacation.
However, when she does this, I have to pay huge electric bills after sitting there for three weeks, so a solar PV system installed on the roof should help me pay less on power, especially because she leaves town in the middle of August.
Appreciate this post. Will try it out to see if there are any differences.