| In the recent past, there has been a growing need for | | | | sunlight, as the system produces solar energy in full |
| solar energy through solar panel installation in homes | | | | capacity only when positioned facing the sun. It is also |
| owing to its environmental and economical benefits. | | | | necessary to eliminate all hurdles that block sunlight or |
| The solar panels are made of photovoltaic cells that | | | | else it will work ineffectively. Depending on the need, |
| convert sun energy into electric energy used for | | | | the panel needs to be tilted slightly to attain the |
| heating purposes or to power electrical devices. The | | | | maximum amount of sunlight. It can be tilted to the |
| energy generated is directly transmitted to the | | | | degree of latitude the panel is fixed at. |
| electrical appliances or gets stored in a battery for | | | | For instance, panels positioned at 15-25 degrees |
| future use. Although a difficult task, the process of | | | | latitude need to be tilted to the same degree while |
| installation can be easily achieved with proper | | | | panels at latitudes of 0-15 degrees are to be titled to 15 |
| assembly and electrical knowledge. | | | | degrees. Once fixed, the solar panel needs to be |
| Costs | | | | tested to make sure it is protected and leak proof, too. |
| The installation cost largely depends on the panel | | | | Following this the panel needs to be connected to an |
| system used. In general, single panels that generate | | | | electric circuit box or an inverter running on battery |
| around 75 watts of energy cost $900. While an | | | | power. |
| energy efficient panel producing 2 kilowatts of energy, | | | | Benefits |
| will cost around $16,000-$20,000, and 5 kilowatt | | | | Solar panel installation in homes offers numerous |
| systems are worth $30,000-$40,000. | | | | benefits. The initial investment is only a one time cost |
| Solar Panel Installation | | | | which can be regained within a few years of |
| Solar panels are basically installed on the rooftop of | | | | installation. It is both environmentally and user friendly. |
| homes. They can also be placed as free standing units | | | | The solar energy uses no fuel to produce energy and |
| close to the structure, provided there is enough | | | | also does not release any harmful pollutants into the |
| space. The panels can be mounted using flush, poles | | | | environment. Solar energy systems are easy to use |
| or roof ground mounts. Flush mounts are used for | | | | and require less maintenance. The major benefit is that |
| installation on the top of a roof. Pole mounts support | | | | it enables you to offset all energy costs thereby |
| small or single solar panels, while roof ground mounts | | | | saving on electrical bills. Solar panel installation is a cost |
| are applicable for roof and ground installations. | | | | effective choice for all homeowners and aids to |
| The panel needs to be perfectly angled to direct | | | | generate clean and green power. |