What Should We Know Before Going Solar?

In today’s new Millennium, most people tend to be more creative and resourceful due to the increasing demands of new technologies that include different kinds of gadgets and new innovations. 

We know that this is because of the changes that we are presently adopting. For this reason, people also find ways on how to be more productive while at the same time using different techniques in order to conserve money and one of the ways in order to conserve is through the use of solar energy.

 

There are lots of things that we need to know first before you are going to install a solar not only for neither the benefits that we can get out of it nor the security that it can give but rather to the kind of information that one should know in order to have a successful and effective installation of solar power. So here are the 10 things that we should know before going solar.

First, you have to make sure that you understand your utility company’s rates. In most areas, there are different kinds of tiers of usage wherein each has a different formula also in computing the cost which can sum up to the higher the usage of the energy, the higher is its rates which means that the more usage of energy the more you pay. However, if you go solar the more you are spending the electricity currently, the higher ROI (Return of Investment) you can get.

Second, you have to pay attention to the batteries. You can still get the power of the batteries at night from the local utility if you are living along or staying along in the populated area. Third, you have to get the accurate idea of the amount of energy that your home uses each month. As we all know, the bigger your family is growing, the more you face growing energy needs as well. But if a particular family has no child or already have college-age-kids, you can expect that the cost of your energy will decrease. But finding alternative ways in conserving your energy usage can lower your cost even more. So when you get a solar installer, calculate your planned energy usage not your current demands.

Fourth, the direction of your panel is not that important because facing either which direction (north, south, east, and west), the panel will still work unlike salesmen insist. Fifth, the installment of the solar is exempted from the property tax.

Sixth, you have to make sure that once you have installed the solar you have to cover that investment which can probably increase your monthly insurance of less than $10 per month. But protecting it from any damages is quite critical.

Seventh, you have and you need to learn the warranties that it can offer to you. There are two kinds of Solar System Warranties that are normally offered. These are the Panel and inverter manufacturer warranty which is usually 20-25 years on panels and 10 years on the inverters. The installers should also give you a warranty of the quality of their work which means assuring that during the installment process; they made no holes which can lead to future leaks on your roof on a specified time, normally 2-10 years. But you have to remember that neither one of these warranties covers theft, fires, and 

other damages.

Eight, knowing how long will the solar panel last. Normally, a solar panel can last up to 30 years or more and will lose 0.5 percent yearly. Ninth, the panel cannot harm your roof if it is properly installed. It can even protect your roof from further damage from direct heat of sunlight due to the weather. Fact is it can even make your room beneath the panel installed cooler during summer and warmer during winter.

Tenth, you have to know that the kind or type of the roof that you have can affect the cost of the panel that you want to install. For instance, it would absolutely be more expensive if you have a Spanish tile or shake rather than on old plain asphalt shingle roofs. Why? It is because tile is more brittle than asphalt shingles, so in order to ensure that it is properly installed, additional time-intensive care is highly needed which make it costlier for it can add 10% to 25% cost during the installment process. 

You also need to consult various solar companies before committing to the installment of solar panel because though the pricing are similar but there are still lots of things that need to be consider before installing it such as the reputation of that company. But one piece of advice that an honest and reputable company can give is to save energy.

Now that you already know these few important things that you need to know, it’s your choice now whether to use this information on how to be certain on the proper installation of your Solar Energy Panel which can lead you to the best installment of your Solar Panel.

About GreenShine: Greenshine New Energy, LLC. Specializes in developing and manufacturing customized solar powered lighting systems for a wide range of lighting applications. At Greenshine we specialize in solar street lights, garden lights, and lawn lights for outdoor applications. Our lights can be installed anywhere, especially areas where grid tied electricity is not available.