Questions to Ask Before Going Solar in 2020

Before most people decide to go solar, they have a list of questions that they are going to want to be answered. Listed below are some questions that most homeowners will have before making the final decision to go solar.

Why Should I Go Solar?

What Are the Financial Benefit of Solar Energy?

The financial benefits of solar energy are always going to be a good reason to go solar. When you install a solar power system, you are going to save money on your electricity bills and are going to protect yourself against rising electricity rates in the future. The amount that you can save is going to depend on the utility rates and the solar energy policies that are in your area, but the choice to go solar is going to be a smart investment regardless of the area that you live in.

What Are the Environmental Benefits of Solar Energy?

Like other sources of renewable energy, there are many environmental benefits of solar energy, along with a lot of health benefits. The choice to go solar will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change, and also results in fewer air pollutants like sulfur dioxide and particulate matter, which can cause health issues.

How Will a Solar Panel Installations Help Raise Your Property Value?

Multiple studies have shown that homes with solar power systems are going sell for more than homes without a solar panel installation. But, your property value is only going to increase if you own, as opposed to leasing, your solar power system. In most areas of the country, when you go solar, it will increase your property’s value than a kitchen renovation.

How Do Solar Panels Work for Your Home?

How Do Solar Panels Work in General?

Solar panels are going to work by absorbing the sun’s energy throughout the day and then will convert the sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity. Most homes and businesses run on alternating current (AC) electricity, so the DC electricity is passed through a solar power inverter and then converted into usable AC electricity. At that point, you will either use the electricity in your home or then send it back to the grid.

Will the Solar Panels Produce Solar Power When the Sun isn’t Shining?

The amount of solar power that your solar panel installation can generate is going to depend on sunlight. As a result, the solar panels are going to produce slightly less energy when the weather is cloudy, and no energy at night. But, because of high electricity costs and financial incentives, a solar panel installation is going to be a smart decision even if you live in a cloudy city.

Can You Go Off Grid With Solar Panels?

When you get a solar panel installation on your property, you will still be connected to the grid. This allows you to pull power from the grid when your solar power system isn’t producing more power than you need, and send the solar power to the grid when you produce more than you use. It is possible yo go off the grid with a solar power system that includes solar batteries, but it will cost significantly more and is unnecessary for the majority of homeowners.

Will Solar Panels Work in a Blackout?

If your solar power system is connected to the grid, it will shut off in the event of a blackout. This is going to prevent emergency responders and electricity utility repair-people from being injured by your solar panels sending solar power back to the grid. But, there are certain solar power inverters that you can but that will provide backup power in a blackout when paired with a battery.

What Happens to Solar Panels in the Snow?

Solar panels convert sunshine into solar power, so if your solar panels are covered in snow they can’t produce any solar power. Snow generally isn’t heavy enough to cause structural issues with your solar panels, and since most solar panels are tilted at an angle the snow will slide off. If snow does accumulate, your solar panels are going to be easy to clean.

Are You Ready to Go Solar?

Can You Afford to Go Solar?

If you can afford to pay your electricity bill you can afford to go solar. $0-down solar financing options, which includes both solar loans and solar leases, make it easy for homeowners with good credit to start on their electricity bills by getting a solar panel installation.

Is Your Roof Suitable for Solar Panels?

South-facing roofs that don’t have very much shade and that have enough space to fit a solar power system that is ideal for installing a solar power system. But, in a lot of cases, there are workarounds if your home doesn’t have the ideal roof for solar.

How Long Will Your Solar Panel Installation Last?

In general, most solar panels are going to be very durable and capable of withstanding snow, wind, and hail. The various components of your solar power system are going to need to replaced at different times, but your solar power system should continue generating solar power for 25 to 35 years.