Knowing where to put your solar panels is crucial to getting the maximum benefit from them. Before you start installing, you’ll need to think about your house’s geographic position, the direction your roof faces, and the size of your panels. Rooftop solar panels are the most popular type of installation. However, most people are unaware that solar panels may be installed on any roof on your property, not only the roof of your home or company. Solar panels are simple to install on the roof of your garage or a separate structure like a shed. If your home’s roof isn’t big enough for solar panels, or if the other structure gets more direct sunlight, installing them on a different structure on your land makes sense.South-facing roofs are the most viable option for solar panel installations since they allow for the largest energy output, while southeast- and southwest-facing roofs can also be used.
Installing solar panels on the ground is also a viable option, particularly if your home or business lacks a suitable roof for solar panel installation. Because the panels can be reached without going onto the roof, ground placement makes installation and maintenance easier and safer. While this isn’t a worry for experts, you might appreciate the ease with which you can spray off your solar panels without having to go out a ladder or call for assistance. Ground-mounted solar panels have a higher efficiency because there is more area beneath them for airflow, which helps to keep the panels cool. In addition, unlike with a roof, you can expand your system on the ground. A roof can only supply so much, but a ground system gives you more room to install panels later if you want to.
“Installation went very smoothly; there were no hidden costs & all paperwork was completed seamlessly.”
// Silvester Scott
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It’s critical to install your panels on a south-facing wall so that they can reach their full solar power potential, which includes extra power output that can be stored in your battery as reserves and used to qualify for net metering credits. Some homeowners choose wall-mounted systems since they leave their roofs and lawns uncovered and unaffected — a benefit if you like your home’s style and don’t want to change it.
- Electric bills can be reduced or eliminated.
- Improve the value of your home
- Reduce your carbon footprint.
Because each solar panel installation is unique, certain locations may be preferable for an installation than others, based on your preferences as well as the type and orientation of your home. If you’re considering getting solar panels but aren’t sure where the ideal spot to put them is, consulting a professional is a good idea. The Energo Solar team can send a specialist to your home to determine the best location for your solar panels.