Planning for your San Jose Solar Panel Installation
Posted by jonathan gonzalez on Tue, Jan 24, 2012 @ 04:41 PM
When you decide to make the commitment to solar energy, it is obviously not one to take lightly. After you have made sure that you have accounted for all the components of your system, and made sure that your solar panel system will work with your budget, the next step is planning for your San Jose solar panel installation. This requires a great deal of attention, and here are some of the things you need to do.
Determine the right-sized system for your home
While this is a fairly involved step, it is one that is pretty straightforward. Take a look at your energy bills over the past year to determine the amount of energy that you have consumed. You then need to decide whether you want to simply reduce your energy bill or you want to eliminate it altogether, because the answer will determine the size of system that you need. Then, inspect your roof closely to determine how much space you have for the panel installation. A POCO Solar representative will help you determine the kind of solar panel that is right for you, and will also help you determine the size of installation that you need.
Choose the right equipment
A critical part of planning for your San Jose solar panel installation is selecting the correct type of solar panel for your needs, and there are several factors you must consider when making that determination. You need to consider your budget, the amount of shade received by your home, and the level of efficiency that you want. Next you need to determine how many power inverters you need for your installation. A power inverter converts the DC power of a home into AC power, and each inverter can handle a particular amount of energy that a certain number of solar panels emit. You then must decide where you want the inverters placed, and whether or not your roof has enough space to allow your system to expand at a later date.
Determine your budget
A San Jose solar panel installation can run into the thousands, so you will probably want to look into several financing options. However, even if you are not in need of financing, there are still advantages to both buying panels and leasing them that you should explore.
Choose the right installer
This is probably the most important component of planning for your San Jose solar panel installation. You need to do some detailed research; do an Internet search and look for installers that have positive reviews. Call those providers and ask for the contact information of customers who have provided those reviews so you can get detailed information on how their experience went. Preferably, you will talk to customers who had an installation similar to the one you are considering. Again, this is a crucial decision, so you need to take extreme care and make sure the installer you choose is qualified.
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.