A Homeowners Guide to Going Solar

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A Homeowners Guide to Going Solar
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• More and more US homeowners are opting to make
  the switch to solar, and because of this, the
  costs associated with going solar are coming down
  every year. If youre seeing the money others are
  saving on their utility bills, and want to help
  do your bit for the planet by having solar panels
  installed, you might have a few questions about
  the process
• How exactly do solar systems work?
• For residential properties and smaller
  industries, photovoltaics or PV is used, and this
  is when the sun shines onto solar panels, and
  photons from the suns rays are then absorbed by
  the cells in the panels. This goes on to create
  an electric field across the layers, causing
  electricity to flow.

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• Is my home suitable for a solar system?
• A rooftop that is old or shaded by trees may not
  be suitable for a solar system, despite the fact
  that the panels are built to work in all
  climates, and you may be able to benefit from
  community solar (well talk about this in more
  detail shortly.) The dimensions and slope of your
  roof may also determine whether its suitable for
  a solar system. In most instances, solar panels
  work best on south-facing roofs that have a slope
  of between 15 and 40 degrees, and if you need to
  have your roof replaced anytime soon, having a
  solar system installed may not be such a smart
  move.

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• Ultimately, a solar technician can assess your
  roof based upon photographs, or an in-person
  assessment, and better advise you as to whether
  the roof is suitable for solar panels to be
  installed.
• What is community solar?
• Community solar is a scheme in which multiple
  individuals can benefit from a single, shared
  solar array that can be either be installed on
  site, or off site. The costs associated with this
  are split among the participants, who can buy
  into the shared system according to their own
  budget.

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• How much power can I generate with a solar
  system?
• Working with a solar technician is the best way
  to get a customized estimate of the amount of
  energy your solar system is likely to generate,
  but you can also get a rough idea using a tool
  called PVWatts, that estimates the energy
  production and cost for PV energy systems
  connected to the grid all over the world.

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• Am I guaranteed to save money on my energy bills?
• There are several factors that will influence how
  much money you save on your energy bills, such as
  your energy consumption, how big the system is,
  whether youre buying or leasing it, and how much
  power it can generate according to the position
  of the roof and availability of sunlight. How
  much you save may also depend on the electricity
  rates that your utility provider set, and how
  much they will compensate you for excess solar
  energy sent back to the grid. You can check the
  National Utility Rate Database to see what the
  current electricity rates are in your area, and
  talk to a solar specialist about just how much
  money youre likely to save.

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• Many US homeowners make significant savings on
  their energy bills by having solar panels
  installed on their roof, and if youd like to
  join them, why not schedule a non-obligatory
  consultation with a local solar panel supplier to
  find out more?
• Proxima Solar Energy is a proud veteran owned
  organization founded by a group of partners, on
  the premise that everyone should have access to a
  clean, alternative-energy future. Proxima Solar
  Energy is the best solar company in Dallas and
  believes that your path to a clean energy future
  should not be difficult or complicated, so we
  seek to bring you simplified solar solutions that
  will benefit today and help to ensure a brighter
  tomorrow. If you are looking for solar panels for
  home in Dallas, TX look no further than Proxima
  Solar Energy. Get an instant ballpark solar
  estimate using satellites!