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Getting The Most From Installing Residential Solar Panels

 

You already know that installing residential solar panels will save you a lot of money on your energy bill.   Now you need to know about the installation and equipment you will need to install a solar panel system.  This short guide will help you be more informed about installing residential solar panels yourself.  It can be done and it can be done without spending a fortune.  You can find online suppliers to compare and save on kits and other equipment you will need.  Remember, that even if you have to spend more for your solar panels and equipment, it will still provide you with phenomenal savings over a short time.

 

First of all, you will need to make sure you have a really good southern exposure on your roof for installing residential solar panels.  Southern exposure is vital for optimum sunlight and energy savings.  You will want to install your solar panels so that there are no obstructions to the panels like trees, other houses or buildings.  Obstructions cause shade on the panels and this results in a less effective power supply.  When installing residential solar panels, you will need to make sure you tilt the panels around 90 degrees to the sun for optimal sunlight.  Solar panel kits will have instructions on how to set them up and install them for optimal use.  Kits for installing solar panels are available online and can either be just the solar panels or in some cases include wires, an inverter and other useful equipment.

 

If you want to "sell back" energy to the national grid for the energy you do not use, you will want to have a system with an inverter and a battery backup in case of a power outage.  These systems are the best for saving the most money in the long run but they are more expensive to purchase and you will need help with the installation.  You will also need to know the regulations your state, county and city have about installing residential solar panels.  Some areas do not allow roof top installation so you may have to opt for the ground systems.  In order to properly tie into the national power grid, you may need the help of a licensed electrician when you are installing residential solar panels on your home.  The off grid systems are less costly, do not require a battery backup and while they are efficient for their use, they are not going to provide you with the energy and money savings that the other system will.

 

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Takoda
Posted 199 days ago
I like the idea of free electricity and being able to bank on the electric company (bill them).
Warren
Posted 199 days ago
Bob rumsey: You should start out with some solar shingles, possibly a solar panel kit as well, it all depends on your budget and what your willing to do. if you want to shell out the money you can get a whole system prebuilt and simply install it (it&#039;s pretty easy actually just takes time). If you want to build them yourself you can get it much cheaper but there is more work involved. Shingles are relatively in the middle, cheaper and easier to install and they get pretty good conversions (sun to electricity). just my opinion.<br /><br />Warren
Linda Croft
Posted 209 days ago
I don&#039;t think that residential installations are much harder or less complicated than commercial, but the difference seems to be in size and networking. I&#039;ve been trying to figure out the best way to go about adding solar panels to my home, in my area we get a lot of blackouts for some reason and this I think will both save me money and give us a backup power supply for blackouts.
Bob Rumsey
Posted 212 days ago
Thanks for the info, what would you recommend for a two story home in Iowa? Because i was thinking about doing this but there is so many choices out there.