Planning for your Menlo Park Solar Panel Installation
Posted by Steven Teneriello on Tue, Jan 24, 2012 @ 04:45 PM
The first step in making the move to go to solar energy is, of course, making the commitment. The next step is to find a solar panel system that fits within your budget, and to make sure that you account for all of the other components of the system. Once you have done both, you are ready to plan your Menlo Park solar panel installation. This is a very involved step that requires a lot of special attention. Some of the things you need to do to complete this step include:
Identifying what size system your home needs
This is a fairly straightforward step, but it is fairly involved. First, look at your energy bills for the past 12 months and determine how much power you’ve used. The size of the system that is right for you depends on whether you want to eliminate your electric bill entirely, or you are simply looking to lower the bill. Next, take a close look at your roof in order to see how much space you will have available for the installation of the panels. At POCO Solar, we will not only be glad to help you determine the size of installation that is right for you, but the type of solar panel that is right for your needs as well.
Selecting the right equipment
Choosing the right type of solar panel you want for your Menlo Park solar panel installation involves taking into consideration several factors, including the budget you’re working with, the level of efficiency you’re looking for, and the amount of shade your home receives. You next need to determine the number of power inverters that you need. Power inverters convert a home’s DC power into AC power; each inverter can handle a certain amount of energy emitted by a certain number of solar panels. Next, you need to determine where you want to place the inverters and whether or not your roof will allow for expansion of your system in the future.
Deciding your budget
There are several financing options you will need to investigate, because a Menlo Park solar installation can run into the thousands. Even if you are fortunate enough not to need that financing, there are still advantages to leasing panels and buying them.
Deciding on the right installer for your solar power system
When it comes time to determining what company you believe is right for your Menlo Park solar panel installation, you should conduct some thorough research. Do an Internet search and look for positive reviews on the companies that are worthy of your consideration. Then, call those companies and ask to speak with customers who have had an installation similar to what you will need to you can ask them personally about their experience. This is a very, very important decision, so you have to be extremely careful in choosing a qualified installer.
About Poco Solar: Poco Solar is a full service solar company that provides solar electric, solar pool heating, solar hot water heating and repair of solar systems in Monterey County, San Benito County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County. With more than 25 years of experience we have been helping Bay Area California residents stay comfortable, save energy and sell excess energy back to PG&E.