A Beginner’s Guide to Solar Panels in the California Area
Not many people understand where they home’s energy come from. Though they mainly understand that it comes from grid network, they don’t understand the complex sources of power ranging from hydroelectricity to fossil fuels, and that’s why when it comes to adopting solar energy the same confusion still exists. However, solar energy is the easiest to install and it offers complete freedom to the homeowner. This article will serve as a guide to beginners willing and ready to install solar power in their premises.
Understanding the Value of solar Power
Solar power is renewable and will likely be around for billions of years. Noother energy source can promise such stability in such an unstable world. With solar power, you have control over how much power you produce and consume. However, the true value of installing solar power at home is in how much financial savings you will make. Though initial startup costs are high and can reach upto $45000 to $100000, you can still expect to recoup most of this money back. Here’s how.
First and foremost, most homes spend an average of $145 to $200 on monthly electricity charges. These costs will likely go higher as cost of energy increases. With solar power, you easily offset these costs and you still have the option of adding extra solar panels and producing more energy incase your energy needs increase. Furthermore, you can sell the extra energy to a solar company or energy utility company and make a descent profit.
One other overlooked value of installing solar power is that it increases your home’s property value. Houses with solar power sell higher than those without and the difference could even be more than the cost of installing the solar power. Therefore, look at solar power as a sort of investment since you will recoup the costs in the long term, whether you sell your property or not.
Steps to Take Before Installing Solar Power
To get a proper installation, first consult a solar panel company to offer ideas and an assessment of your property. Since its solar panel companies that fit solar panels, they will avail a credible and qualified solar panel installer to make an assessment of your roof to determine the number of solar panels you require. Most if not all Solar panels companies in California have an internet presence and can be found using a good internet search. However, not all solar panels have professionals who can conduct a full assessment as to the other components you will require. Therefore, it is a good idea to also consult with a solar company to check on costs of other components and how they will fit into your house.
One other prerequisite is to determine how much you are willing to spend and whether you expect to make any income from your solar installation. By producing excess power, you can sell back the remaining to a utility company and make some good income. However, this will largely depend on whether your property has enough space and whether there are utility companies or solar companies in your area that will buy the excess power. Through extensive network experience, solar companies in San Diego have managed to decrease their overall expenses including installation costs.
Authored by Ryan Douglas
NRG Clean Power's resident writer and solar enthusiast, Ryan Douglas covers all things related to the clean energy industry.
