improve your life with installing solar panels
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Improve your life with Installing Solar Panels
Solar panels have been available for decades. However, due to its price in the market and limited information about its benefits, it was only in the past few years that households and industrial plants use such technology. Fast forward to current years and age, houses with rooftop solar arrays turn into a common sight. As a matter of fact, two of the
largest countries in the world- the United States of America and China have already been implementing their own solar
energy policy. It is the countries efforts to decrease the electric consumption of the households and improve the
overall quality of atmosphere.
Solar insolation and location of the house- solar insolation is the amount of solar radiation or electromagnetic energy on the surface of the earth. In short, it is the amount of sunlight shining down on us. If you live in tropical areas or countries, you’ve got higher insolation. Thus, using free solar panels is suitable in your area. Aside from the geographical location, nearby buildings, trees, and other establishments may also affect the amount of sunlight that the solar panel will acquire. As much as possible, the area where the solar panels will be placed must be free from obstruction.
The size of the solar panel and the area of installation- when it comes to installing solar panels, it is important to determine the size of the unit and the area of installation. Usually, the solar panels are placed in the roofs. Therefore, you should analyze the available area where the solar panel can directly get enough sunlight.
Total expenses and maintenance cost- a residential solar system with an electric capacity of 3 to 8 kilowatts has an average cost of $15, 000 to $40,000. However, the cost may vary depending on your location or the size of the solar panel. Aside from the initial cost of installment, it is also important to allot a budget for the maintenance. On the other hand, the majority of solar panel manufacturers offer 5 to 10 years of products and service warranty to ensure that the unit is in its top condition.