Residential Solar Panels – Things To Know

Heating bills are usually the highest in your home and with good reason. The HVAC systems market earned $81.1 billion in 2015 alone. It is not a surprise that homeowners are considering solar panels which will save heating costs and lower their utility bills by a sizable amount. If you are one of these homeowners, here is everything you need to know about residential solar energy:

Is your home suitable for solar heating?

Solar panels need to face between southeast and southwest. They must be placed at an angle of 20 to 50 degrees to maximize their performance. While this is the ideal way to install your panels, you can still get the best out of solar energy if your panes face west or east. All you have to do is use panels that are around 20% bigger.

Which is the best collector to use?

There are different types of collectors in the market, and the best way to know which one is suitable for your region is to consult your solar panel installation company. The evacuated solar thermal system is among the most popular panels in the market. They work quite well and come with an efficiency rate of 90%.

Flat plate solar thermal systems come in second. They have been around since the 1950s. They have a dark colored flat plate that absorbs the heat and transfers it using liquid that contains antifreeze. The popular design is that harp configuration which is best used in low-pressure systems. They are the best alternative to metal plate collectors.

Thermodynamic panels are catching up fast and are a new development in solar thermal technology. These residential solar energy panels can be installed on the roof of your house or on the walls. It is best to let a professional from a solar panel installation service do the installation for you. These panes have a refrigerant that passes through them to transfer heat to your desired area, be it your bathing water or kitchen water.

Solar air heaters are one of the most economical panels available today. They also are the most efficient when it comes to producing clean energy to be used around the home. They have a glazed system with a transparent top layer, and its insulated surrounding makes it difficult for heat to escape. There are many more panels you can use to produce renewable energy: ask residential solar companies to recommend the best panels for your home.

How many panels do you need?

If your solar energy installation company advocates for solar tubes, you will need to purchase around twenty to thirty tubes to serve the whole household. The installer will assess how much hot water your household needs and recommend the number of panels you need installed.

The best thing about solar energy is the fact that it is renewable, sustainable, and plentiful. The panels are also low maintenance, which makes them cost-effective and because of the green energy used, it qualifies you for tax breaks. Residential solar energy panels may cost a bit during the installation, but the advantages they offer greatly outnumber the cost of installation and paying high utility bills.

Call EHS today to get started with your residential solar panels.