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Installing Solar Panels
Solar Panels as an Investment
Installing solar panels for your home is a great way to not only make it more eco friendly but is also a great investment in the long term.
A great article about investing into solar panels can be found over at the Chicago Tribune.
Though the ROI of solar panels is low it is a safe investment. You can sell the clean energy credits and also sell the extra power generated straight back to the energy companies. Utility costs go down and best of all, you are lessening your dependence on oil and contributing to clean energy.
Purchasing a Solar Panel
It is a well known fact that solar panels aren’t cheap, though you can save some money by building your own solar panels if you have the extra time to dedicate to the project.
You can purchase solar panels from a manufacturers such as Evergreen, Mitsubishii and Sunwize. The prices vary considerably and are constantly changing but you can find a great report which compares cost/kilowatt at Eco Business Links. The list on this site is updated daily, which is very useful. It also does not include any solar panels manufactured in China due to quality and service concerns. All prices are based on new panels.
How to Install Solar Panels
Once you decide on a solar panel you would like to purchase it is time to get it installed.
There are many different types of solar panels but the ones we will be talking about here are for the home. You can find information about how to install solar panels for watercraft on other sites.
There are three typical areas where solar panels are installed; on a rooftop, other building top or as a standalone facility. The most important thing is that the panel gets as much sun as possible. The more sun exposure the more energy it will produce. Also take in account how the sun moves during the year for maximum exposure in all seasons.
Also make sure to check for any obstructions of sunlight. These include trees and branches which might cause shade to cover the solar panel during certain times of the day or the year.
To mount your panel there are special solar panel mounts which come in three different varieties; pole mounts, flush mounts and roof-ground mounts. Each one is used for a specific purpose such as to connect a solar panel onto an RV, use it as a freestanding unit or to attach it to a rooftop.
For detailed instructions and pictures on installing a solar panel onto a flat roof click here.
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