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Solar panels are becoming more and more affordable with more installers and manufacturers competing for residential customers. Click here to read more - home solar power system and photovoltaic systems
There are also a wealth of incentives available to homeowners depending on the state that you live in. Federal tax rebates and incentives have opened up solar power systems to all audiences.
In order to get started with solar power you need to take the following steps:
1. Obtain a Free Consultation: Some solar installation companies will even guide you through the rebates procedure. Be sure to ask a lot of questions at this stage about equipment, service contracts, or additional financing. The installers will go over your electric bills and usage patterns to give you an accurate estimate. The initial estimate will show you how much you can save with solar and what the expected payback period will be.
2. Proposal: This is where the company will prepare a written request for proposal or (RFP) which includes the system size, services, location, and financial analysis. They will also identify government tax incentives and rebates.
3. System Design: An engineering team or individual will be assigned to your house to build a custom design depending on the your house's architecture and electrical needs.
4. Installation: Installation takes anywhere from a few days to a week depending on the size of your installation. They work with you to ensure that there are no disruptions in electricity to your home. The company will also look over zoning permits, inspections, and usually will have an electrician on staff to connect the system to the grid.
5. Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance can e in the form of quarterly checks or can be more routine for larger systems. Talk to them about this during the consultation.
The cost effective answer to getting your own solar panel array and save thousands of dollars is to do it yourself. Using expert guidance from online resources it is possible to make you own solar array at home with basic do-it-yourself skills from readily available and inexpensive materials.
Building solar panels will reduce your power bill, you will have the satisfaction in completing a worthwhile project that adds value to your home and you will be doing your part for the environment.
