April 14, 2011

Solar Power Installation


The first thing you should consider is the cost of performing a solar power installation and where you can buy the solar cells you will need. The cost of solar panels are constantly changing and varies by the kilowatts in can generate. You can browse online for available solar panel producers near your area and check their price. When you have an idea about how much these solar panels will cost, we'll move on to the next step.

You need to find a good spot for your installation. Typically, solar panels are installed on rooftops, facilities or on top of buildings. It is very important that your solar power installation will get the most amount of sunlight possible. Check for any obstruction that may block the sunlight from reaching the solar panel. To do this, trace the path the sun will travel the whole day. If you see that there will be some shadows cast on the area you plan to have the solar power installation, you could either look for a better location or remove the object casting the shadow. Why do you have to do this? It's because you want to get the most out of your install. If there are certain times when the sunlight will be blocked, it will reduce the solar power's efficiency to generate electricity.

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