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3 Things to Keep in Mind When Switching to Solar Energy

Did you know that solar panels are so sustainable, 75 million barrels of oil are saved each year? Before you decide to invest in your home and your planet, there are a few things you need to pay attention to when purchasing a solar system for your home.

 

Decide What Kind of Panels You Want
At one point, people had limited roofing space to work with when installing solar systems. People needed to have efficient, expensive mono-crystalline panels installed on their roofs in small areas. Today, thanks to recent advances in solar energy options, the panels are much thinner and can spread across entire roofing structures. The size of the panel still matters, however, as well as the output. If you have the wrong kind of panels installed on your roof, your roof will not act as efficiently as possible and will eventually lead to some costly problems.

 

Solar Panel Mounting
It’s important that you know whether or not your roof is able to securely mount and support these panels as well. In most cases, thanks to the technology advancements within the solar industry, the panels should fit on most roofs. However, there is a chance that your home will require custom mounting and specialty installation. Be sure to have professionals inspect your roof mounting and tracking system and determine whether or not it’s certified for your specific location. Your solar system is also required to be wind certified so that strong winds won’t damage the equipment or force the panels off of your roof.

 

Solar Panel Certification
No matter the size or application of the solar panels being used, it’s essential that they are certified. The solar panel certification shows that an independent lab has tested them and they have met the required specifications. Capturing only 0.02% of sunlight would be enough to replace every other fuel source currently being used. See how vital the solar energy movement is?

 

If you’re ready to get started or want to know more, contact Yes Solar Solutions today at (919) 459-4155.

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