Guide to Buying Solar Panels

Guide to Buying Solar

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Conclusion Installing solar panels on your home is a fantastic renewable energy option. It guarantees you at least 20 years of free energy devoid of energy bills, reduces your carbon footprint, and earns you money through the Feed-In Tariff (FIT) scheme.

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And with the government’s Green Deal program, tax incentives, and various grants on offer, it is a feasible and affordable opportunity to make your home energy-efficient. Buying solar panels requires a little bit of research and some fairly basic technical know-how which you can quickly bring yourself up to speed on.Previous


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If you are renting a house for a short or medium-term period then installing a PV system is probably not for you. If your house has a North facing roof then it won’t get much sunlight and solar panels may not generate enough electricity to be a viable project. A south-facing roof is perfect for optimal output while a roof facing south-east or south-west is okay too as it will lose only about 15% of its efficiency. Next

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Your home’s suitability depends on the tilt angle of your roof and where you live. Most homes in the UK have a tilt angle of 30-45 degrees. The strength and age of your roof matters and ideally, there should be no shade from trees or other buildings.

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The two most important factors to consider when determining the size of solar system ideal for you are the amount of electricity used in your home and the size of your roof. It is recommended that you only install a system if it generates 100% or more of your normal consumption.

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The size and strength of your roof determines whether it can hold the panels as they are heavy. As a guide, it will cost you between £6,000 and £9,000 to install a 4kWp solar system.

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To qualify for incentives such as FIT, you will need to use equipment and installers certified by MCS. A qualified project manager has to inspect the installation before commissioning.

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You may also require planning permission for your PV system depending on your area. Some areas which have to obtain planning permission even for domestic solar systems include world heritage sites, conservation areas, and listed buildings.

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In determining How Much Does a Solar Panel Cost, it is noteworthy that the government, agencies, and manufacturers predict a lowering of prices. This is because there has been a global fall in module and component prices.

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Additionally, there has been a rise in new technologies most of which are still under research that promise to be cheaper to produce and more energy-efficient compared to the solar panels currently in the market.

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Installing a complete solar PV system is the hard part, and once that is taken care of you can enjoy free energy for periods lasting up to and even beyond 25 years.

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The maintenance costs are low though the inverter may need two or three replacements over that period.

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