Why purchase solar for your home or business?
Individuals make the decision to purchase PV system for different reasons. One reason by installing PV systems people want to reduce the use of fossil fuels thus reduces polluting the air. Another reason installing energy producing improvements to they’re property for an investment. Installing solar reduces the amount of electric purchased and makes them less vulnerable to future price increases.
Whatever the reason, PV is commonly understood as the energy source for the future. There might be state; local and electric company rebates available to you. In addition, the federal rebates or tax incentives might be available. It is advised to check with your tax consultant.
Is your location acceptable place for a PV system?
For the best design a clear and unobstructed access to the sun for most of the day is a necessity year round. Individuals can review their location for an initial assessment. If location appears acceptable a PV installer can make the final determination as to whether or not a home or business will effectively produce power.
What is a good location for a PV system?
The direction your roof faces affects it ability to produce power. The sun in the United States is in the southern half of the sky. It is higher in the summer and lower in the winter. South facing roof is best for a PV system. East and west facing roofs may be acceptable in certain situations. PV modules mounted on a flat roof work well because panels mounted on frames can be directed south at an optimal angle.
Panels can be placed on the ground if not on a rooftop either on a fixed or tracking mount base. Tracking mount base follows the sun to orient the PV modules through out the day. Modules can be mounted to canopies and trellis to provide covered parking or window awnings.
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