A Short Guide To Buying Solar Panels

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A Short Guide To Buying Solar Panels

When you finally make the decision to buy solar energy, it is after a lot of thinking about the effect that solar energy can have on your life and the environment. There is a compelling reason for you to use solar energy, but now it's time to get some panels and have them installed. What do you do? Here are some tips to help you get a solar system that works and that gets installed without a lot of hassle.

1. Compare prices. This is going to be a major purchase, so it smart to compare prices both online and offline. You will see a wide range of prices, but find out what accounts for wild price differences. Make sure you know what is included in each quote you receive, so you can make a choice that makes sense for you.

Tip: Make use of fans inside the home. You can easily use floor fans or have a ceiling fan installed to increase airflow inside the home.

2. Search for reviews of systems. You may be able to investigate different solar panel systems, and people are often more than happy to tell you what they like and what they don't like. You can even ask your family members and friends for recommendations. You might be able to avoid mistakes they made, so find out as much as you can from people who already have these systems.

3. Check out the warranty on the solar panels. Better yet, make sure the manufacturer is reputable enough to have a warranty that means something. A 30 year warranty from a company that has only been in business a year may be questionable.

Tip: Find out if there are any incentive programs in your area to help you offset the costs of installing green energy solutions. In the US you can use the Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy to check out local incentive programs which you can take advantage of, but also contact your Department of Energy office.

4. Realize that you are going to pay some money. Now is not the time to bargain shop. Quality costs money, so if the quote is high it may be that they are using superior components and materials. That is not always true, but realize that you you are likely going to pay a good amount of money to get solar panels installed, and it is worth it.

5. Find out what kind of panels you will need. Smaller roofs needed different kinds of materials than in the past--they used to have to have the mono-crystalline panels, which are much more expensive. However, thanks to new technologies coming out, there is change. It's important to consider output and panel size when you are putting this system on your house, as big panels may affect your ability to add more if you want to later on.

Tip: Try sealing gaps underneath your doors and windows during the summer and winter. This can prevent the warm or cool air from outside from entering your home, which will help keep your home at a good temperature all year.

6. Check out the efficiency of your inverter. The inverter is what converts the solar panel energy into AC electricity. Different inverters offer different levels of efficiency and power. Before you buy a system, ask about the inverter and how efficient it is. Higher efficiency levels may cost more money, but you want the best. Remember, with solar energy, that higher price may mean higher quality throughout the years. You don't want to find yourself needing a new inverter after only a few years.

Now that you have these tips in mind, you can get started searching for your solar panel system. Make sure to remember the information in this article so you can make a smart choice and start your solar journey off right.

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