Is Solar available at my Location?
The sun offers an abundance of free energy that we can use to power a number of our every day devices. However, the necessary tools to harness the sun rays must be available to us if we are to do the job right. Very often, we miss the opportunity because we are not able to access the proper tools or clear a path to gather the sun’s energy. Although the sun rays are readily available, hindrances such as buildings, terrains and even trees block the path to a smooth and easy reap.
Nevertheless, not all is lost when it comes to harnessing the sun’s rays. It is a simple matter of following six check points to ensure that your solar window (that south-facing position of installation) is best prepared for the solar installation before installing the solar panels.
Checkpoint 1 : Vegetation located at the solar window area which may lower the solar system’s effectiveness, especially if it is allowed to remain.
Checkpoint 2 : Computing the estimated sun rays throughout the various seasons.
Checkpoint 3 : The Earth’s positioning or latitude in relation to the sun
Checkpoint 4: The positioning of the house and other structures in relation to the solar window.
Checkpoint 5: The existence of natural landscape hindrances that may block the sun’s path.
Checkpoint 6: Total amount of space needed.
The top three factors to take note of when determining the right location to install the solar device are:
The availability of sunshine all year round.
The direction or position of the solar panels upon installation.
The tilt or angle at which the panels will be positioned to catch the sunrays.
Basic homework includes checking where the sun shines best throughout the whole day before confirming where you will place the solar system installation. Take note of the sun’s position between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., especially at mid-morning, noon, and mid-afternoon. And be particularly alert to any existing structures that may be an important consideration for the effectiveness of your solar installation.
Potential limits to the solar system’s effectiveness and the possible complications which may crop up with these unassuming factors may be discouraging, but they are often resolvable.
Q& A:
No. 1
Question: Will installing solar panels make my home ugly and difficult to sell later?
Answer: No. If the solar panel are made well and are installed well by knowledgeable contractors, they will flow with the house’s contour. Secondly, home value are known to increase with the installation of solar panels, sometimes as much as $10,000 to $25,000 for every $1000 worth of estimated savings in yearly utility expenses.
No.2
Question: Are solar panel systems reliable? How much maintenance is involved?
Answer: These systems are warranted to last a long time. Yearly maintenance with some hosting of water over the dry or dusty sections is recommended.
No.3
Question: Why should I install solar panels when I am enjoying my current method of receiving electricity, heating and hot water?
Answer: With solar power, you have the comfort of knowing