More and more people consider environment friendly options for their new homes. One way to help our environment is to consider solar panels for your home. It's not only eco-friendly but also cost-efficient as it will decrease your electricity consumption and increase the value of your house.
People are more aware of the implications of consuming so much energy. Currently, there are an estimated 700,000 household using solar energy in their homes, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. Some 65,000 solar panels have been installed in the first quarter of this year. If you want to join those who are choosing to go green, read on to know the basics of using solar energy for your home.
For starters, your home should have at least 100 square feet of roof space as well as a sturdy roof to be able to accommodate solar panels. The device has photovoltaic or PV cells which turns sunlight to energy. It comes with an inverter which is responsible for turning solar power to the alternating current. This is in charge of running energy into the fuse box that gives electricity.
One of the things that intimidate home owners from choosing to use solar energy is that they think it would cost so much. For identifying how much it will cost you, you need to know the size of system suitable for your house. According to Freshome, multiply the kilowatts of energy you use per day by 0.25, and you will know the size of system you need. In any case, you have the option to buy, rent or lease, or choose Power Purchase Agreement. Power Purchase Agreement or PPA means that a third party company owns your solar panels and you will pay them for the electricity that you consume.
Solar panels are not just for homes that have mostly sunny days.Those who live in colder regions may also enjoy solar energy.The device is made to be more efficient in lower temperatures including snow and winter conditions.