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In today’s article, I will go over the basics of a solar electric system and then I’ll cover what this means to you and for your utility bill. Sunlight hits your home almost everyday here in San Diego County. This is energy that is already hitting your house and normally just goes to waste. A [...] The 8 Key Components for a Solar Electricity Generating System are: Solar Panels: These collect and convert sunlight into usable electricity. They are groups of solar cells mounted inside a frame that protects them from the elements, like rain, snow, hail, wind, and physical damage. They collect energy that is normally wasted and used for [...] Imagine what it would feel like to generate your own electricity from the sun by adding a solar electric power system to your home. You could be saving money, helping the planet, and reducing dependence on foreign energy sources all at the same time. This is your chance to make a difference. Imagine how it [...] Solar power systems typically have excellent warranties that last for much more thatn 10 years. This is because these systems are expected to be working for a very long time. Typically people estimate they will be in place for 25 to 50 years. Usually longer than the time you will be in your house. Most [...] In my previous article I discussed the mounting points for a roof-mounted solar electric system. There is another equally important consideration: the roof underneath your solar panels. This is crucial to think about when deciding to buy a solar electric system. Since solar electric systems are expected to last for 25 years and up, you [...] Flashing for Solar Electric Mounting Points The connections of a solar array to your roof are crucial for a successful long-term, trouble-free solar electricity installation. These connection points to your home/roof need to be flashed and waterproofed properly using standard roofing practices. These will look very similar to the other flashings around your existing [...] I get quite a few questions about and see a lot of articles on “thin film” for solar electricity. And many of these articles seems to cause more confusion than help explain what “thin film” solar actually is and is not. Thin film is just a thin layer of semiconductor material deposited onto a base [...] On a regular basis I hear or read there is a new solar “whatcha-ma-gadget” (or fill in the blank). It is typically some new, fantastic, incredible, unbelievable, “wizbang” technology. It’s never available right now, but will be “sometime soon”. Unfortunately, I have not yet seen one of these materialize. It has always turned out to [...] Have you ever thought of a solar PhotoVoltaic (PV) system as an investment? Looking at it this way is an excellent way to analyze whether it is worth buying a solar electric system or not. Start with considering the amount of money spent on a system, which includes the purchase price (or down payment and [...] For the most part it is because no one has explained how it works and what all of the advantages are. State rebates, federal tax credits, net metering agreements all make solar electricity very attractive. Additionally, solar panel prices have dropped significantly, which makes them much more affordable and easier to make a [...] |
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